Adult Probation Officer

Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution preferably in the field of criminal justice, criminology or psychology. Must successfully complete the Ohio Probation Officer Training Program within one year of hire. Must be certified in firearms, Taser and OC/Pepper Spray or the ability to be certified. Must possess a valid State of Ohio Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.

Work consists of complex, varied non-standardized tasks, requiring the application of numerous laws,CHANTS, rules, regulations, and procedures. Comprehension of ability to make practical application of theories, principles, precedents UIView, or generalized techniques relevant to the assigned tasks is required. Must be able to submit to a drug screening and psychological assessment. Must not have a criminal record.

This position requires an individual who has integrity and the self-confidence to ensure the Orders of the Court are complied with by the Probationer. The individual must be reliable and dependable. The individual must be respectful in striving to accomplish the mission of the Delaware County Adult Court Services Department. The Delaware County Adult Court Services Department mission is to enhance public safety and reduce recidivism by holding those charged with or convicted of crimes in compliance with court ordered conditions using effective supervision and evidence based practices.

The individual must be able to adhere to State Standards and the Policies and Procedures of the Delaware County Adult Court Services Department.

• Management of a felony case load;
• Maintain complete and accurate record of all relevant contacts and activities;
• Interact with chemical dependency counselors, law enforcement agencies and social services agencies;
• Stuttgart　Provide crisis intervention for offenders, during and outside normal business hours and weekends as needed;
• Administrates frequent and random drug tests when appropriate (urine and breath);
• Interviewing clients in the office and in the field;
• Surveillance of clients in their environment; work, home, etc.;
• Research, investigate and preparation of probation violation reports;
• Make referrals/recommendations as necessary and assists offenders and/or families in locating requested and/ or mandatory services;
• Completion of risk/need assessments, ORAS, other assessments as needed;
• Utilization of evidence based practice interventions to address criminogenic needs;
• Generate individualized case plans via utilization of the ORAS in conjunction with outside treatment agencies;
• Monitor and enforce court costs and restitution payments as ordered by the sentencing Judge;
• Utilize evidence based cognitive behavioral interventions to facilitate pro-social skills.
• Apprehension of probation violators following the proper procedure and policy;
• Conduct searches, and escorts prisoners;
• cheid determine the need for additional court hearings based on the evidence based policy;
• Participate in court hearings involving violations and other hearings as required;
• Make recommendations at disposition in court hearings Gruppen based on the evidence based policy;
• Statistical gathering to ensure the appropriate dosage of interventions is congruent to the risk level of the offender;
• Utilize a behavior modifications system to encourage pro-social behavior;
• Collection and receipting of supervision and Electronically Monitored House Arrest (EMHA)/GPS Fees;
• Answering telephone calls from clients, counselors, attorneys and the public, etc القدم;
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• Installation and maintaining of electronic monitoring/GPS equipment;
• Participate in staff meetings;
• Complete forms such as; orders to hold, orders to release, motions, entries and other related forms;
• Participate in implementing new programs and forms used in this program; and
• Quickly determine the appropriateness of arresting an offender;
• Ability to maintain Intake/Termination Information via the Community Corrections Information System (CCIS)

• The Adult Probation Officer will assume the extra duties involved in the Delaware County Adult Court Services…