Probation Officer: Court & Field Impact + Bilingual Pay

City of Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary enhancement for bilinguals

Job summary

City of Indianapolis is seeking a Probation Officer who will serve as an Officer of the Court and be assigned to a unit based on department needs, including casework, pre-sentence investigations, intake, and court team duties.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, internship in probation is helpful, and certification within six months. Bilingual language skills (Spanish, ASL, Burmese, or others) are advantageous and may include a salary enhancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Previous internship in probation helpful.
• Probation Officers' Certification Examination within six months of employment.
• Other certificates and training may be required for other assignments.
• Bi-lingual skills in Spanish, ASL, Burmese, or other languages are beneficial and involve a salary enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes and administers Indiana Risk Assessment System.
• Maintains communication with clients, legal representatives, treatment providers and placement agencies.
• Reviews documents related to clients' legal and social history.
• Completes court paperwork and correspondence as required.
• Testifies in court and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Conducts interviews with clients to inform them of supervision requirements.
• Conducts field visits per Indiana Office of Court Services standards.
• Collaborates with counselors and public/placement services as required.
• Adheres to Marion Superior Court policies and procedures.
• Serves in other capacities as directed by the Chief Probation Officer.

Skills

Communication skills

Interviewing

Court testimony

Multilingual ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

City of Indianapolis is seeking a Probation Officer who will serve as an Officer of the Court and be assigned to a unit based on department needs, including casework, pre-sentence investigations, intake, and court team duties.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, internship in probation is helpful, and certification within six months. Bilingual language skills (Spanish, ASL, Burmese, or others) are advantageous and may include a salary enhancement.