Probation Officer: Court-Driven Assessments & Field Visits

City of Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

City of Indianapolis is seeking a Probation Officer who serves as an Officer of the Court, eligible for field assignments and intake work across multiple units. You will conduct interviews, complete court paperwork, and testify in court while coordinating with counselors and treatment providers.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, and internship experience is helpful. Bi-lingual skills are beneficial and may carry a salary enhancement; employees must obtain Probation Officer Certification

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Internship in probation is helpful.
• Must pass Probation Officers’ Certification Examination for Indiana within six months of employment.
• Bi-lingual skills are beneficial and may warrant a salary enhancement.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Bilingual

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Internship in probation

Jobbeschreibung

City of Indianapolis is seeking a Probation Officer who serves as an Officer of the Court, eligible for field assignments and intake work across multiple units. You will conduct interviews, complete court paperwork, and testify in court while coordinating with counselors and treatment providers.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, and internship experience is helpful. Bi-lingual skills are beneficial and may carry a salary enhancement; employees must obtain Probation Officer Certification