Adult Probation Officer, Presentence Investigations - Full Time

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Porter County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic testing, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other unlawful bias.

Title: Adult Probation Officer, Presentence Investigations

Agency: Porter County Adult Probation Department

Status: Full time

To provide thorough presentence investigations and sentencing recommendations for individuals awaiting sentencing.

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system including practical knowledge of the customary practices and procedures of the court
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably in a social science area
• Indiana Probation Officer certification from the Indiana Office of Court Services (or ability to complete and maintain certification requirements within six months of hire)
• Indiana Risk Assessment Systems certification from the Indiana Office of Court Services and INcite compliance (or ability to complete and maintain certification requirements within six months of hire)
• Proficiency in various computer-based skills including Microsoft Office, e-mail, internet usage
• Ability to learn Odyssey and Supervised Release Case Management Systems
• Effective motivational interviewing and interrogation skills
  
  Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to understand Indiana statutes
• Ability to effectively and tactfully deal with other people
• Ability to handle varied and changing priorities without direct supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to supervise, handle, and work with irate, intoxicated, mentally ill or violent offenders placed on supervision
• Extra consideration will be given for the ability to fluently communicate in a language other than English
• Reside in Porter County, Indiana or be willing to relocate within six months of hire

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct presentence investigations and prepare reports, including criminal and social histories, to assist the court with sentencing
• Make sentencing recommendations using evidence based principles and in accordance with applicable statutes
• Complete assessments of defendants to determine risk level for supervision and appropriateness for services
• Conduct motivation interviews to obtain criminal/social information for reports and recommendations
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and statistics regarding cases and client information
• Adhere to established court and department policies and procedures
• Attend various training as required, including annual continuing education courses - some travel may be required
• Perform any statutorily prescribed duties and requirements as written in the Indiana Code

Application process open until position filled.