Probation Officer

Probation Officer

This position is responsible for monitoring the compliance of offenders placed on probation by the court and performs all functions that are necessary to prepare a presentence investigation.

• Supervises offenders of all risk levels
• Refers offenders to appropriate social service agencies
• Attends court hearings and provides testimony
• Maintains documentation and updates case records to track offender's compliance and performance
• Administers drug screens to offenders
• Conducts field and agency visits in the community
• Prepares court requests for warrants, probation violations, supervision modifications, etc.
• Interviews offenders, victims and obtains collateral information for investigative and supervision purposes
• Performs arrests and/or assists law enforcement in arrest of probation violators
• Performs other duties as assigned by a judge or the director of probation

• A bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social sciences, criminology, community corrections, counseling or social work
• Experience in the courts, corrections, counseling, law enforcement or related fields
• Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio driver's license and meet and maintain insurability under the city's insurance plan
• Must have basic knowledge of computer skills, internet software, word processing and willing to learn the court's case management system

Preferred qualifications:

• Certification in the Ohio risk assessment system (ORAS)
• Successful completion of the Supreme Court of Ohio probation officer training program
• OPOTA certified, qualified to carry a firearm

• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with co-workers, attorneys, law enforcement officers, court officials and the public
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in the use of firearms, taser, etc.
• Must have basic knowledge of computer skills, internet software, word processing
• Ability to learn the court's case management system