Probation Officer - Electronic Monitoring

Job Title

Purpose of Position

To monitor assigned offenders placed on electronic monitoring as part of community control and/or pre–trial supervision. To successfully fulfill the essential job functions, one must be able to interact with accused and/or convicted criminal offenders using evidence-based practices while employing effective interventions and supervision strategies.

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 and build rapport with offenders;
Effectively and efficiently maintain and manage a caseload of offenders as assigned;
Monitor and assess the offender's compliance with Court-ordered conditions which includes regular contact with the offender, attorneys, law enforcement, employers, treatment providers, the Court, family, and community agencies;
Manage electronic monitoring equipment setup, installation, and instruction process, which includes travel to a jail facility;
Manage electronic monitoring equipment inventory;
Monitor offender movement based upon privileges and inclusionary/exclusionary zones assigned by the Court;
Respond to inclusionary/exclusionary zone alerts in a timely manner;
Assess offender risk level to determine recommendations for the appropriate level of supervision;
Appear in Court and participate in proceedings determining the eligibility and parameters for potential electronic monitoring placements;
Prepare summaries and Court documents regarding the offender for the Court's review;
Report indigency status for financial purposes and collect payments for fees while in the program;
Correspond and collaborate with community resource providers and collateral contacts concerning offender's progress;
Review information regarding the offender's cases;
Utilize case management system to enter data;
Develop and sustain productive working relationship with local law enforcement;
Monitor random drug screens of offenders;
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.

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or closely related field, or equivalent experience (applicant may substitute 2 years of related experience for each year of required education);
Must hold and maintain a valid Driver's License

One-year experience involving: community supervision of offenders (probation, parole); counseling; or maintaining a caseload in a case management setting.

Join Franklin County Court of Common Pleas today and receive the following benefits:
Extensive health benefits for all full-time permanent employees. Life insurance coverage for all permanent employees. Guaranteed 11 paid holidays every year. A 14 percent employer contribution to your OPERS pension plan. Employee Tuition Reimbursement program. Earn a potential monetary incentive during our annual wellness incentives for employees/spouses enrolled in healthcare.