Probation Officer I

City of Dayton; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dayton is seeking a Probation Officer to oversee supervision and case management for probationers under state jurisdiction. You will conduct home visits with approval, administer drug testing, and coordinate with treatment and community programs.

Responsibilities include preparing PSI and reports, advising Judges on status changes, and appearing in court hearings. A Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field is required.
• Current valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Knowledge of supervision practices and evidence-based methods.
• Familiar with drug and alcohol testing procedures and trends.
• Strong interviewing and crisis intervention abilities.
• Ability to work independently and with the public.

Responsibilities

• Complete Ohio Risk Assessment System as required by the State of Ohio.
• Maintain contact standards with probationers and provide ongoing supervision and case management.
• With management approval, conduct home and agency visits.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Administer alcohol/drug tests and document results per policy.
• Refer probationers to programs within the Department and community.
• Activate and monitor SCRAM as directed.
• Schedule medical or psychological testing for probationers.
• Refer for substance use, mental health, housing, or employment services.
• Advise Judges on probationers’ status and needed services or conditions.
• Take corrective action including notices and hearings as required.
• Appear and testify at various court hearings.
• Prepare PSI and post-sentence reports and other court documents.
• Organize confidential information and communicate with treatment providers.
• Collect probation and program fees.
• Attend trainings recommended by the Chief of Supervision.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Interviewing skills

Communication skills

Time management

De-escalation

Criminal justice knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice

Tools

WEJIS

JusticeWeb

Job description

Responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE AND OVERVIEW�

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

• Complete Ohio Risk Assessment System required by the State of Ohio.
• Establish and maintain contact standards with probationers and provide ongoing supervision, support, and case management services.
• With prior approval by management, conduct home and agency visits.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Administer alcohol/drug tests to probationers by collecting random urine screens and utilizing the Eye Scan machine, manual Breathalyzer, and mouth swabs per the Department’s drug screen policy.
• Refer probationers to specialized programs within the Department of Supervision and community, as needed.
• Activate and monitor compliance with Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring (SCRAM), as directed.
• Schedule or refer probationers for medical testing (including HIV testing) or psychological assessments.
• Make referrals for substance use assessment, counseling, mental health assessment, housing, employment, or other rehabilitative services.
• Advise the Judges when the status of probationers change and they need assessments, treatment, rehabilitative programs, or different conditions of probation.
• Take corrective action when probationers fail to comply with probation requirements. Corrective action includes evaluation of cases, preparing and filing Notices of Community Control Violations and Requests for Hearings, and sending Notices to probationers.
• Appear and testify at Court hearings, including Community Control, Status, and Disposition Hearings.
• Prepare Pre-Sentence Investigation (PSI) reports and post-sentence reports, and any other reports required by the Court.
• Organize and maintain confidential information.
• Provide information to treatment providers, as needed.
• Collect and record probation and program fees.
• Attend mandatory court trainings and any trainings recommended by the Chief of Supervision.

OTHER DUTIES

• Attend seminars/workshops for professional development.
• Obtain required continuing education credits and training to remain current with Ohio Probation Officer Standards.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Chief of Supervision or Deputy Chief of Supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Criminal Justice or other relevant field, plus:
• Current valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Knowledge of supervision practices and evidence-based practices.
• Knowledge of drug and alcohol testing procedures, drug trends, and forms of use.
• Interviewing skills for pre-sentence investigations.
• Verbal and physical crisis intervention skills.
• Knowledge of criminogenic risk and stages of change awareness.
• Independent judgment and experience working with the public.
• Ability to handle and defuse volatile situations.
• Ability to take instruction from supervisors in oral, written, and diagram form.
• Ability to maintain Ohio Risk Assessment System certification, if needed.
• Ability to learn WEJIS, JusticeWeb, and criminal justice government websites.
• Ability to learn State and City laws, and probation procedures.
• Ability to work as part of the Court team.
• Ability to learn Court security requirements and procedures, including unarmed self-defense training, Active Shooter training, and Court-issued defensive weapon training.
• Computer and electronic equipment knowledge, plus word-processing skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including legible handwriting and accurate spelling and grammar.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Honesty, patience, objectivity, maturity, initiative, adaptability, and effectiveness under stress.
• Professional conduct and attire.

Notes

CANDIDATES AND EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO BACKGROUND CHECKS AND DRUG TESTING.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: EMPLOYEES OF THE COURT ARE AT-WILL EMPLOYEES AND SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE COURT.