Interstate Compact Probation Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

POSITION SUMMARY: The Interstate Compact Probation Officer serves in the Probation Services Department and reports to the Probation Services Supervisor.

The Interstate Compact Probation Officer is responsible for investigating and supervising defendants/offenders referred by the court for basic supervision that meet criteria for courtesy or interstate compact supervision.

The essential duties and responsibilities of the position are as follows:

• Supervises and monitors offenders granted basic supervision by the court to ensure compliance with supervision terms and conditions, including court ordered financial obligations.
• Prepares case plans in accordance with conditions set by the court. Identifies offender needs and makes referrals for assessment to the court, mental health, substance abuse, and/or other appropriate programs or persons for assistance.
• Testifies in court and makes recommendations. Attends revocation/violation, status, and other court hearings to provide input pertaining to the offender’s supervision.
• Maintains records and documentation to record changes in address, employment, and other matters.
• Processes offenders onto supervision in accordance with accreditation standards by completing appropriate forms and documents.
• Collects urine samples and conducts breathalyzer tests.
• Collects DNA samples from felony and selected misdemeanor offenders using a buccal swab collector.
• Conducts searches and seizures for contraband or stolen property, and makes arrests when offender is in violation of supervision terms and conditions. Facilitates and/or prepares necessary documentation for the detention and/or arrest of the probationer.
• Compiles statistical data reflecting number of offenders on supervision, terminations, warrants issued, transfers, and other information to assess day-to-day functioning of programs.
• Obtains certification in approved risk assessment tool (ORAS) and conducts assessments in a timely manner.
• Participates in training opportunities, court activities, projects, and committees as requested or required.
• Completes other duties and responsibilities as required.

• Knowledge of: counseling; chemical dependency; social work; corrections;
  Ohio Revised Code as it pertains to probation functions; court system procedures and processes; criminal justice system; community social service agencies and resources; universal precautions for control of blood-borne pathogens; criminal justice services policies and procedures.
• Ability to: maintain good public relations as court representative; establish working relationships with associates and job contacts; establish rapport with defendants/offenders of various social and economic backgrounds; perform under stress when confronted with an emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situation; work with resistant clients; establish caseload priorities; physically make an arrest; participate in training to properly utilize a conducted energy weapon (Taser) and pepper spray;
  
  participate in a physical examination that includes an agility evaluation.
• Skill in: interviewing offenders/defendants, victims, and others; completing statistical and essay reports; data input; operation of a computer; application of job software programs; evidence-based safety; analyzing data; preparing behavior modification programs; listening;
  Interstate Compact Offender Tracking System (ICOTS).

All court employees are expected to stay current in their areas of technical expertise; maintain attention to detail; exhibit good organizational skills; work effectively on own initiative and by cooperating with others; engage in active listening; speak and write clearly and concisely; demonstrate good manners, friendly demeanor, and professional behavior; uphold the policies, procedures, and practices of the court; maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information;

and represent the court with honesty and integrity.

The position requires an appropriate combination of formal education, additional…