Field Officer, Community Corrections

HC1 Hamilton County; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County is seeking a Field Officer as Field Services Coordinator for Community Corrections. The role involves supervising, developing treatment plans, monitoring compliance, and maintaining case files.

Qualifications include a Baccalaureate Degree in criminal justice or related field, and ability to obtain required certifications. Strong communication and de-escalation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in criminal justice, sociology, or related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of or ability to obtain required certifications/training within time specified by department, including first responder/ CPR, response to resistance, verbal de-escalation, and disease control.
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and standard policies, procedures, and legal terminology of the department and the criminal justice system.
• Working knowledge of and ability to follow personnel policies and work rules of the employer/ department, including attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
• Ability to communicate with internal and/or external providers.
• Ability to facilitate and maintain productive communication while maintaining a professional, pro-social relationship with participants and employees.
• Ability to express empathy regarding participant’s situations as appropriate.
• Ability to de-escalate potentially volatile situations between participants when necessary.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions from supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Administers an assessment of participant’s risk and needs.
• Develops an individual treatment plan for each participant using assessment results.
• Monitors program attendance and treatment plan compliance.
• Manages caseload effectively and documents progress.
• Maintains current and accurate case files and records.
• Serves as liaison to participants and employers, explaining policies and resolving issues.
• Maintains knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and trends in community corrections.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal de-escalation

Empathy

Teamwork

Written communication

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in criminal justice, sociology, or related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job description

Hamilton County is seeking a Field Officer as Field Services Coordinator for Community Corrections. The role involves supervising, developing treatment plans, monitoring compliance, and maintaining case files.

Qualifications include a Baccalaureate Degree in criminal justice or related field, and ability to obtain required certifications. Strong communication and de-escalation skills are essential.