Adult Probation Officer

About This Role

Serve as an officer of the Court, responsible for coordinating and completing community control sanctions for felony offenders while ensuring public safety. Implement evidence-based interventions and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Manage a felony case load
• Maintain complete and accurate record of all relevant contacts and activities
• Interact with chemical dependency counselors, law enforcement agencies and social services agencies
• Provide crisis intervention for offenders, during and outside normal business hours and weekends as needed
• Administer frequent and random drug tests when appropriate (urine and breath)
• Interview clients in the office and in the field
• Research, investigate and prepare probation violation reports
• Monitor and enforce court costs and restitution payments as ordered by the sentencing Judge
• Utilize evidence based cognitive behavioral interventions to facilitate pro-social skills
• Apprehend probation violators following the proper procedure and policy

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution preferably in the field of criminal justice, criminology or psychology
• Ability to complete the Ohio Probation Officer Training Program within one year of hire
• Ability to be certified in firearms, Taser and OC/Pepper Spray
• Possess a valid State of Ohio Driver’s License and acceptable driving record
• Ability to submit to a drug screening and psychological assessment
• No criminal record
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of court room procedures and processes
• Knowledge of crisis management and intervention skills
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and basic office equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution preferably in the field of criminal justice, criminology or psychology
• Entry level

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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