Probation Officer

Licking County Chamber of Commerce; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking County Government seeks a Probation Officer to supervise probationers and conduct investigations under the Adult Court Services Department. The role reports to the Director/Deputy Director and requires firearm qualifications and strong collaboration with legal and law enforcement colleagues.

Starting hourly wage is $30.18 with full-time hours. The officer will handle home visits, on-call duties, drug/alcohol screening, and data reporting while upholding safety and confidentiality

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college; 1–3 years related experience.
• Must be able to qualify in the use of firearms.
• Ability to submit written court reports and present case information in court.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Promotes and maintains positive working relationships as a representative of Licking County government.
• Uses case management system to supervise caseload and monitor probation conditions.
• Conducts pre-sentence investigations and other investigations; makes recommendations to the Court.
• Interface with Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and law enforcement; coordinates with community agencies.
• Arrest probation violators and initiate revocation proceedings; may perform searches.

Skills

Language skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Computer skills

Education

Associate Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Probation Officer Department: Adult Court Services Class Title: Reports To: Director/Deputy Director Civil Service Status: Classified FLSA: Non-Exempt Employment: Full Time Core Hours: 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Starting salary will be $30.18 per hour.

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Adult Court Services Department Director/Deputy Director, supervises persons placed on probation; conducts required investigations; and may be assigned a specialized caseload or other special duties by the Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Promotes and maintains positive and effective working relationships and promotes good public relationships as a representative of Licking County Government.
• Appropriately uses the case management system to supervise caseload according to supervision standards. Implements/monitors conditions of probation as ordered by the Court to ensure compliance.
• Conducts pre-sentence investigations, bail bond, expungement, judicial release and other investigations as assigned by the Court or by the Director and makes appropriate recommendations to the Court as to dispositions and other matters.
• Interface with the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Law Enforcement Agencies, and Behavioral Health Providers. Maintains a working relation with community agencies and criminal justice agencies.
• Arrest and /or assist in the arrest of probation violators, initiates and follows through with revocation proceedings. May conduct search and seizure of probationer’s person/property.
• Conduct home visits as needed.
• Performs on-call duties as specified during non-business hours.
• Conduct periodic screening for drug and alcohol use by probationers. Operates urinalysis testing, and alcohol testing equipment.
• Maintains workload statistics and completes state required data forms.
• Maintains firearm qualification and certifications and follows all guidelines for the proper use and handling of firearms.
• Adhere to all Court policies, guidelines, practices and procedures; act as a role model both inside and outside the Court.
• Perform duties as workload necessitates in a timely, accurate and thorough manner and be conscientious about meeting department productivity standards.
• Communicates regularly with Deputy Director and/or Director about department issues.
• Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; may be required to attend seminars/training.
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable PERRP safety standards that pertain to the essential functions of the position and all agency safety procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and one (1) to three (3) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; must be able to qualify in the use of firearms.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to submit written court reports and present case information when in court. Ability to speak effectively.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and other related software.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to obtain and maintain departmentally established level of proficiency in the use of firearms. Must maintain strictest level of confidentiality on sensitive issues.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver’s license. Maintains unarmed self-defense certification and follows all guidelines of the department’s Use of Force Policy and Procedure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, bend, and reach. The employee must occasionally physically restrain a client. Use hands and fingers to search. Using a lifting motion, assist someone from a prone position on the ground to his/her feet (such as a handcuffed or moderately incapacitated person). Walk up a flight of stairs. Run quickly up or down a flight of stairs. Lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus to comprehend written work instructions and prepare and maintain written records. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required include those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions, and communicate effectively in person and by telephone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment where the physical demands require sitting for extended periods of time; Work in a field environment, including inclement weather. Frequent use of computers and standard office equipment; may work under stress of deadlines.

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