Probation Officer

A Probation Officer serves at all times as an Officer of the Court and will be assigned a unit based on the needs of the department which include casework, presentence investigations/PDR writer, intake, and court team.

• Utilizes and administers the Indiana Risk Assessment System.
• Maintains appropriate communication with clients, legal representatives, treatment providers, placement agencies and other concerned persons.
• Reviews documents pertaining to legal and social history of clients.
• Completes court paperwork and correspondence as required.
• Testifies in court and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Conducts interviews with clients to inform them of legal requirements of supervision.
• Conducts field visits in compliance with the Indiana Office of Court Services contact standard requirements.
• Maintains collaboration between counselors, treatment agencies, public services agencies, placement agencies etc. as required.
• Adheres to all Policies & Procedures of the Marion Superior Court.
• Serves in other capacities and assignments as requested, required and/or directed by the Chief Probation Officer, while always adhering to the department’s overall “team” philosophy and practice.

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree required.

Previous internship in probation helpful.

Required to pass the Probation Officers' Certification Examination for Indiana within six months of employment as a probation officer. Other certificates and training may be required to in order to serve in other assignments within the department.

Bi-lingual skills in Spanish, ASL, Burmese, or other langugages are beneficial and involve a salary enhancement.