The Holmes County Common Pleas Court is seeking resumes and applications for a full-time Probation Officer. The primary duties will be to supervise a specialized case load of Intensive Supervision Probationers (ISP) and conduct pre-sentence investigation reports. This position requires skills in the area of organization, excellent record keeping and data entry within probation data base, writing, communication, knowledge of the criminal justice system.
The Probation officer will be called upon to monitor and document offenders’ supervision progress, conduct home visits and encounter the offender in the field, enforce offenders’ compliance with court orders, conduct pre-sentence investigations, investigate and verify information provided by offenders when appropriate, conduct ORAS assessments, prepare written probation violation reports to be submitted to the presiding Judges of the Common Pleas and Municipal Courts, conduct drug screens, transport offenders to correctional and/or treatment facilities, submit written reports to the Courts and testify at various court hearings, and other duties that may be required.
Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, human services, or related field. Experience in probation, social work, or law enforcement is preferred, but not required. Applicants will be required to possess proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word. Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license, be able to pass a drug screen, a psychological evaluation, and will be subject to a background check. Candidates will be required to complete OPOTA certification to carry a firearm, as well as attend Probation Officers training academy through the Supreme Court of Ohio.
The Holmes County Common Pleas Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications and Resume may be dropped off in person at the Holmes County Adult Probation Department. You may email cover letter, resume, application and references to dpalmucci@co.holmes.oh.us or mail to Holmes County Adult Probation, Attention Chief Probation Officer Dominic Palmucci, 1 E Jackson St. Suite 102 Millersburg, Ohio 44654
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $43,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person