Probation Officer

Overview

Job Title:

Probation Officer 2 Salary Grade: 14

Division/Department:
Court Administration/Probation Salary: $50,294.40

Reports To:

Probation Manager

Date Posted: 9/19/25

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Last Revised: 11/18/24

Insurance:
Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, Life and an Employee Assistance Program. Supplemental Life may be purchased at group rates.

Paid Time Off:
Twelve holidays, vacation time (after 6 months) of three weeks per year for the first eight years of service, and sick time.

Retirement:
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) with 14% annual employer contribution and Deferred Compensation Plans.

A Probation Officer 2 works to the best of their ability to reduce the risk of recidivism by working with youth on their caseload with the goal to encourage and invoke behavior change while working to keep the community safe. A Probation Officer II guides a youth and guardian through the probation process. They make appropriate referrals and recommendations based on the identified, individualized needs, and information gathered regarding the youth and family.

They work with the family to create and fulfill a probation case plan. The Probation Officer II ensures court guidelines and probation orders are adhered to.

• The Probation Officer 2 has responsibilities for investigation of cases and/or supervision of cases.
• Provides services for pre and post-adjudicated youth and their families in a fast-paced, stressful environment in an effort to reduce recidivism and to minimize involvement into the juvenile justice system.
• Interviews youth and families in their home, school, and probation office. Meets and interviews youth in the Detention Center or elsewhere as appropriate to develop a comprehensive social history and to obtain other relevant information for court presentations, and/or for further service planning. Performs in an environment that is fluid, frequently making last minute schedule changes to accommodate clients and professionals.
• Provides ongoing case management services to clients placed on probation including monitoring behavior, and developing, re-evaluating, and modifying case plans, as needed. Uses creative thinking when traditional interventions are not successful.
• Makes articulate, professional, measured oral presentations of cases in court hearings, possibly on a moment’s notice, to Judges and Magistrates. Interprets court orders and makes necessary referrals to collateral agencies.
• Prepares written reports that include case summaries, court reports, follow-up notes, and other correspondence. Reports must be concise, thorough, accurate, and very well written.
• Confers with their supervisor to evaluate case priorities and participate in case consultations.
• Participates on committees to resolve system issues and provide probation services for specialized populations, such as youth with violent behavior, youth with sex offense related cases, and youth with substance abuse concerns.
• Uses analytical skills to identify needs and make appropriate referrals to meet the needs and risks of youth and families, as identified by The Ohio Youth Assessment System and other relevant assessment tools.
• Provides comprehensive case management to youth and families with behavioral health and substance abuse concerns daily.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Has no direct supervisory responsibility for staff members.

Standard office equipment and office technology such as copy machines, personal computers and telephones.

All court-related information regarding hearings, etc. that the employee may come in contact with by working in the facility and confidential information that employee comes into contact with while working with probation clients.

This position is subject to varying and unpredictable situations; may handle emergency or crisis situations; is subject to many interruptions; may handle multiple calls and inquiries simultaneously; and may occasionally assist in covering hearings or other court meetings of co-workers and team members.

Position requires travel and visiting with clients and family members, having varying working conditions outside of the courthouse. Contact involves occasional exposure to physical injury, illness, or hazards. May occasionally have exposure to unsafe working conditions, people, or elements, and may have to take precautions when performing tasks.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, speak clearly, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Must be willing to work in varied weather conditions and long periods of time in a vehicle.

Demonstrable knowledge of adolescent growth and development, human behavior, and family dynamics. Working knowledge of brokering community resources and an…