Field Officer

Under the general supervision of the Chief and Deputy Chief, this role supervises clients placed on Bond and Community Control, with assignments to specialized caseloads or other duties as determined. The primary responsibility is to promote public safety through active client supervision, supporting the values of the Adult Probation Department and the Judges of the General Division. The position assists criminal justice officials, agencies, institutions, and treatment providers to ensure proper mental health and substance abuse treatment for clients, and provides updates to Probation Officers on scheduled field lists.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with co-workers while maintaining professionalism.
• Provide culturally competent services to clients, the public, and colleagues in a manner sensitive to service population and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Foster healthy working relationships with community agencies and criminal justice partners.
• Participate in and complete required training and job-related education.
• Recommend and enforce Court-ordered sanctions for clients.
• Operate urinalysis and breathalyzer testing equipment.
• Assist other staff in performing their duties.
• Perform special duties as assigned by the Court, Chief, or Deputy Chief.
• Maintain issued equipment, including firearms and less-than-lethal weapons.
• Respond promptly to violations of supervision terms and conditions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding information obtained during department operations.
• Safely transport clients following proper policies and procedures.
• Supervise a caseload according to client contact standards for homes, offices, employment, and social service agencies.
• Supervise assigned clients before and after disposition, assisting with case plan goals.
• Address client risk and need issues through referrals to appropriate resource providers.
• Complete State Certification Testing for Firearms and annual re-qualification.
• Document client interactions in real-time using the Ohio Community Supervision System (OCSS).
• Follow and enforce safety and security policies and procedures of the Greene County Jail.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, or a related field, or 15+ years of experience in law enforcement, or a combination of education and experience sufficient to perform essential duties.
• Ability to obtain and maintain proficiency in the use of firearms.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License and compliance with County Driving Policy requirements.
• Completion of the OPOTA Firearms course.

Skills

• Knowledge of general office practices, Court Regulations, and Probation Rules and Procedures.
• Proficiency in data entry, correspondence, and preparing routine reports.
• Experience using computers, related software applications, and office equipment (e.g., telephones, copiers, fax machines).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with coworkers, supervisors, the public, and court staff.
• Ability to exchange or convey information effectively.
• Maintain accurate daily written documentation of case management activities to ensure offender compliance.
• Follow specific instructions and guidelines, and recognize safety warnings.
• Make sound and reasonable decisions.
• Prioritize and organize responsibilities effectively.
• Write legibly and maintain accurate records.
• Appropriately use case management systems.
• Conduct search and seizure of persons and/or property in compliance with departmental guidelines on use of force and evidence chain of custody.
• Arrest and/or assist in the arrest of offenders.
• Safely transport clients in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

Equipment Used

• Firearm
• Less-than-lethal weapons
• Portable radio
• Electronic equipment
• Restraint devices
• Various word-processing programs
• Office machines
• County vehicles
• First Aid and CPR equipment

Working Conditions

• Indoor work in climate-controlled environments, with outdoor work involving exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Potential routine exposure to communicable illnesses and diseases.
• Potential physical interaction with clients, including risk of personal injury, physical violation, and exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
• Work hours consist of a 40-hour work week.

Physical Requirements

• Bending, stooping, driving, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Potential exposure to travel and inclement weather.
• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects, including the human body. Primarily involves sitting, with occasional walking and standing.

This position is grant-funded, with continuation dependent on grant renewal at the discretion of the Bureau of Community Sanctions and/or the Greene County Common Pleas Court. Employment is contingent on satisfactorily completing a one-year probationary period. The Adult Probation Department maintains a drug-free workplace, and the use, possession, or distribution of medical marijuana is prohibited.