Line Probation Officer; Adult & Juvenile

Probation Officer

Serves as an Officer of the Court and will be assigned duties based on the needs of the department. Duties are assigned at the direction of the Chief and Asst. Chief Probation Officer and are subject to change at their discretion. Incumbent reports to the Chief Probation Officer.

Maintain assigned caseload which may include high, medium, and low risk offenders, sex offenders, violent offenders, Interstate & Intrastate Transfer Cases, and Drug & Alcohol program intakes/cases. Supervise offender, keep accurate case notes, file violations, attend hearings, and close supervision cases when necessary. Maintains appropriate communication with clients, legal representatives, treatment providers, placement agencies and other concerned persons for the welfare of clients.

Juvenile Probation Officers will coordinate with DCS, parents, schools, teachers, tutors, and guardians as required. Monitor all terms and conditions of probation as ordered by the courts. Completes/submits documents and paperwork for Court, and correspondence as required. Testifies in court and makes appropriate recommendations. Maintains collaboration between counselors, treatment agencies, public services agencies, placement agencies etc., as required. Administer and observe urinalysis collection Conduct pre-hearing and pre-sentence investigations and prepare reports as required.

Exercises compassion and accountability to guide offenders toward compliance and rehabilitation. Collaborate with court administrators, judges, prosecutors, law enforcement personnel and other stakeholders to develop and implement programs to meet the needs of clients. Provides community resources including, but not limited to, referrals for mental health and/or drug and alcohol abuse counseling, as needed. Serves on an on-call basis as directed.

Performs related duties as assigned. Must exercise absolute confidentiality; avoid conflicts of interest and the appearance of conflict of interest, abide by the Employee Handbook and the Code of Judicial Conduct. Must be willing to submit to a criminal background check. Maintain knowledge of and compliance with the policies and procedures adopted by Boone County and those of Boone County Probation Department.

Must exercise absolute confidentiality; avoid conflicts of interest and the appearance of conflict of interest, abide by the Employee Handbook, and Court policies. Must be willing to submit to a criminal background check Utilize and administer the Indiana Risk Assessment Application.

Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college. US Citizen, at least 21 years of age. Obtain Probation Officer's certification issued by the Indiana Office of Court Services within 6 months of hire date. May be required to obtain CSAMS certification within 2 years of hire date, or as dictated by caseload requirements to comply with the Boone County Courts Intervention Services Program.

Obtain IRAS and/or IYAS training and certification. Ability to meet all department hiring and retention requirements, including not posing a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace. Must adhere to all Probation Standards as approved by the Office of Court Services Must comply with continuing education requirements. Must obey all written and oral orders/directives from department superiors, and appropriately respond to constructive criticism.

Ability to de-escalate volatile situations by means of conversation/negotiation, and by physical force as situations demand. Ability to effectively listen, comprehend and communicate with co-workers, other County departments, Department of Corrections, and the public. Ability to work with others in a team environment, and maintain appropriate, respectful interrelationships with co-workers and subordinates. Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.

Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record. Ability to receive security clearance. Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to prepare…