Pre-Conviction Probation Officer

Under the general supervision of the Senior Probation Officer, Deputy Chief, and Chief, this position supervises clients placed on Bond and Community Control, assigned to a specialized caseload, or other special duties as determined by the Deputy Chief and Chief. The primary responsibility is to promote public safety in the community through the active supervision of clients and the active support of the values of the Adult Probation Department and the Judges of the General Division.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally competent services to clients, the public, and colleagues in a manner sensitive to the service population and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
• Maintain a healthy working relationship with community agencies and criminal justice partners.
• Participate in and complete training and other job-related education.
• Recommend and enforce Court-ordered sanctions for clients.
• Operate urinalysis and breathalyzer testing equipment.
• Assist other staff in the performance of their duties.
• Perform special duties as assigned by the Court, Deputy Chief, and Chief.
• Maintain issued equipment, firearms, and other less-than-lethal weapons.
• Provide a timely response to violations of supervision terms and conditions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality concerning information obtained during department programs.
• Make appropriate recommendations to the Court regarding sentencing, bond amounts and/or conditions, and other dispositional matters based on verified information in compliance with Ohio Revised Code statutes and sentencing guidelines.
• Supervise caseloads according to client contact standards for client’s home, office, employment, and social services agencies.
• Ensure compliance with client payment agreements and financial sanctions such as vacated fines, court costs, etc.
• Ensure all investigative reports are completed accurately, timely, and in conjunction with department values.
• Interview clients concerning Pre-Sentence Investigations, Bond Conditions, and Court Ordered Supervision.
• Supervise all assigned clients before or after final disposition.
• Address clients' risk and need issues through referral to appropriate resource providers.
• Successfully complete Probation Officer Academy and State Certification Testing for Firearm.
• Successfully re-qualify annually in state firearms training.
• Conduct search and seizure of persons and/or property in compliance with established departmental guidelines regarding use of force and/or evidence chain of custody.
• Arrest and/or assist in the arrest of offenders.
• Initiate revocation proceedings by writing and filing appropriate motions and/or judgment entries with the assigned Judge.

Requirements

• A minimum of a B.A. or B.S. Degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, or a related field, or completion of a career development program that includes work-related experience, training, or college credits equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain proficiency in firearms.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License and meet County Driving policy.
• Ability to pass Probation Officer Academy, ORAS training, and Probation Standards training as required by House Bill 86.

Skills

Knowledge of:

• General office practices.
• Court Regulations and Probation Rules and Procedures.

Skill in:

• Data entry and correspondence.
• Preparing routine reports.
• Using computers and related software applications.
• Using office equipment such as telephones, copiers, and fax machines.
• Communication and interpersonal skills with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, and court staff.
• Exchanging or conveying information and receiving work direction.
• Handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Maintaining accurate daily written documentation of case management activities.

Ability to:

• Follow specific instructions and guidelines.
• Recognize safety warnings.
• Make sound and reasonable decisions.
• Prioritize and organize responsibilities.
• Write in a meaningful and legible manner.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Appropriately use the Ohio Community Supervision System.

Equipment Used

• Firearm and less-than-lethal weapons.
• Portable Radio.
• Electronic Equipment and Restraint Devices.
• Various Word programs, Office machines, Courtview, and Ohio Community Supervision System (OCSS).

Working Conditions

• Indoor work performed in temperatures within the normal comfort zone.
• Outside work involving different climate changes.
• Potential exposure on a routine basis to communicable illness and disease.
• Potential physical interaction with offenders, including personal injury and physical violence.
• Exposure to blood and body fluids.

Pay

$21.59 per hour (pay is not negotiable).

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, with a half-hour lunch.

This position is grant funded, and continued employment is contingent upon grant renewal at the discretion of the Bureau of Community Sanctions and/or the Greene County Common Pleas Court. A probationary period of one year applies, during which employment may be terminated if performance is unsatisfactory. The position requires carrying a firearm and maintaining a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting the use of medical marijuana.