Probation Officer

Indianapolis & Marion County; Fayetteville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion Superior Court is seeking a Probation Officer to serve as an Officer of the Court, assigned to a unit based on departmental needs including casework, presentence investigations, intake and court team duties.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, with internships in probation helpful and a certification examination to be passed within six months. Bilingual skills in Spanish, ASL, Burmese or other languages are beneficial and may include a salary enhancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Previous internship in probation helpful.
• Must pass Probation Officers' Certification Examination within six months.
• Other certificates and training may be required to serve in other assignments within the department.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes and administers the Indiana Risk Assessment System.
• Maintains communication with clients, legal representatives, treatment providers, placement agencies and other concerned persons.
• Reviews documents pertaining to legal and social history of clients.
• Completes court paperwork and correspondence as required.
• Testifies in court and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Conducts interviews with clients to inform them of legal requirements of supervision.
• Conducts field visits in compliance with Marion Superior Court standards.
• Maintains collaboration between counselors, treatment agencies, public services agencies, placement agencies, etc.
• Adheres to all Policies & Procedures of the Marion Superior Court.
• Serves in other capacities as directed by the Chief Probation Officer.

Skills

Bi-lingual skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Internship in probation

Probation-related certificates

Job description

Summary

A Probation Officer serves at all times as an Officer of the Court and will be assigned a unit based on the needs of the department which include casework, presentence investigations/PDR writer, intake, and court team.

Examples of duties

• Utilizes and administers the Indiana Risk Assessment System.
• Maintains appropriate communication with clients, legal representatives, treatment providers, placement agencies and other concerned persons.
• Reviews documents pertaining to legal and social history of clients.
• Completes court paperwork and correspondence as required.
• Testifies in court and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Conducts interviews with clients to inform them of legal requirements of supervision.
• Conducts field visits in compliance with the Indiana Office of Court Services contact standard requirements.
• Maintains collaboration between counselors, treatment agencies, public services agencies, placement agencies etc. as required.
• Adheres to all Policies & Procedures of the Marion Superior Court.
• Serves in other capacities and assignments as requested, required and/or directed by the Chief Probation Officer, while always adhering to the department’s overall “team” philosophy and practice.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree required.
• Previous internship in probation helpful.
• Required to pass the Probation Officers' Certification Examination for Indiana within six months of employment as a probation officer. Other certificates and training may be required to in order to serve in other assignments within the department.
• Bi-lingual skills in Spanish, ASL, Burmese, or other langugages are beneficial and involve a salary enhancement.

October 30, 2026