Probation Officer - Intake

Probation Officer
- Central Intake

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas
- General Division

$70,590.00 Annually

345 S. High Street, Columbus, OH

Full Time

Job Number: 00292

Department:
Adult Probation Department

Opening Date: 09/22/2026

Closing Date: 9/29/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

To instruct offenders regarding supervision at both the pretrial and community control placement stages;
To successfully fulfill the essential job functions, one must be able to interact with accused and/or convicted criminal offenders; assess offender risk level by using appropriate assessment tools; make appropriate programming referrals; and, promote compliance through the use of evidence based practices.

Promote and adhere to the Vision, Mission, and Core Principles and Values of the Probation Department;

Foster an inclusive and culturally competent work environment;

Contribute to a strong, supportive and productive team environment;

Provide positive reinforcement to and build rapport with offenders;

Instruct offenders regarding supervision at both the pretrial and community control placement stage;

Review information from multiple sources regarding the offender's case(s);

Develop and utilize interviewing skills that elicit open dialogue;

Conduct thorough and accurate risk/needs assessments with offenders;

Conduct any trailer tool screenings that are identified through the assessment process;

Assist in assignment of cases through the Central Intake area;

Collect DNA sample, when appropriate

Assess offender risk levels to determine reporting requirements;

Recommend programming referrals that are either court-ordered or deemed appropriate through the assessment process;

Collect and analyze data including preparing statistical reports;

Utilize automated case management system to enter data including, creating and editing documents based on court orders;

Maintain a professional demeanor during stressful situations;

Respond courteously to inquiries;

Maintain proficiency and applicable certification with all job and training requirements;

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending professional training and conferences;

Adhere to assigned work schedule while exhibiting regular and predictable attendance;

Maintain professional conduct and attire;

Maintain effective lines of communication with all staff and stakeholders;

Promote and adhere to departmental policies and procedures;

Maintain confidentiality of department information; and,

Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required to Perform

Essential Job Functions:

Performance of essential functions requires interaction with accused and convicted criminal offenders:

Ability to learn and implement evidence-based practices in the field of community corrections including effective interventions and supervision strategies;

Ability to learn and implement validated risk need tools;

Ability to receive feedback, willingness to learn and embrace continuous improvement;

Ability to engage productively and sensitively with persons of varying cultures and diversity;

Ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems;

Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable;

Ability to analyze situation quickly and objectively, and to determine proper course of action to be taken;

Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others;

Ability to perform physical demands and exhibit mental aptitude needed to perform work duties including recognition of unusual or threatening conditions, maintain self-control and take appropriate action;

Ability to determine appropriate situations for use of force;

Ability to physically handle resistive/assaultive individuals;

Ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria including exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

Ability to operate, maneuver and/or control equipment, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions;

Ability to perform addition, subtraction,…