Adult Probation Officer

Delaware, County of•Delaware, OH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Probation Officer is an officer of the Court and is responsible to the Common Pleas Judges for the coordination and completion of community control sanctions as well as ensuring public safety. This person is responsible for the implementation of evidence based interventions for felony offenders placed on community control. The officer reports to the Chief Probation Officer. The Delaware County Adult Court Services Department mission is to enhance public safety and reduce recidivism by holding those charged with or convicted of crimes in compliance with court ordered conditions using effective supervision and evidence based practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution preferably in the field of criminal justice, criminology or psychology
Must successfully complete the Ohio Probation Officer Training Program within one year of hire
Must be certified in firearms, Taser and OC/Pepper Spray or the ability to be certified
Must possess a valid State of Ohio Driver’s License and acceptable driving record
Comprehension of ability to make practical application of theories, principles, precedents, or generalized techniques relevant to the assigned tasks is required
Must be able to submit to a drug screening and psychological assessment
Must not have a criminal record
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Flexible in schedule, evening hours required as necessary, holidays as required
Attention to detail
Knowledge of court room procedures and processes
Knowledge of crisis management and intervention skills
Knowledge of bio-hazardous material and waste
Knowledge of drug and alcohol testing procedures and toxicology
Knowledge of family dynamics
Knowledge of and the ability to utilize Motivational Interviewing techniques
Knowledge of mediation skills
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of pharmaceuticals as well as “street drugs”
Knowledge of mental health and chemical dependency issues
Knowledge of chemical dependency treatment concepts (Stages of Change)
Knowledge of offender risk needs assessments
Knowledge of and ability to utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions
Knowledge of sociological and psychological theories and applications
Knowledge of Delaware County Personnel Manual
Knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Knowledge of the Ohio Revised Code and the criminal justice system
Knowledge of treatment options and available resources
Ability to conceptualize and develop new methods of treatment and supervision
Ability to pass the ORAS risk needs assessment certification process
Knowledge of arrest procedures
Ability to interpret laws and policies and appropriately apply methods of treatment and supervision
Knowledge in use of security procedures for adult felons
Adequate knowledge to perform duties as listed
Able to adapt readily and to learn quickly
Logical thinker, ability to problem solve and make decisions
Ability to organize and maintain information and paperwork
Work independently
Work effectively with irate, distraught, emotionally or mentally affected clients
Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations
Polite and courteous personality in dealing with clients, co-workers and the public
Ability to perform in the field of surveillance and apprehension/good physical condition
Ability to research and gather information and prepare same for presentation in Court
Ability to interpret chemical dependency and mental assessments and translate to appropriate interventions
Ability to manage time effectively
Managing an adult felony case load, generating various reports on the probationer’s activities, interfacing with various law enforcement and social services agencies, and performing frequent and random drug/alcohol screens and frequent and random surveillance in probationer’s environment, and all under the direct supervision of the Chief Probation Officer.
The probation officer makes decisions regarding aspects of case management independently.
Errors in work are not readily detectable and could result in serious injury, possible death or an offender committing additional offenses.

Nice To Haves

The individual must have integrity and the self-confidence to ensure the Orders of the Court are complied with by the Probationer.
The individual must be reliable and dependable.
The individual must be respectful in striving to accomplish the mission of the Delaware County Adult Court Services Department.

Responsibilities

Management of a felony case load
Maintain complete and accurate record of all relevant contacts and activities
Interact with chemical dependency counselors, law enforcement agencies and social services agencies
Provide crisis intervention for offenders, during and outside normal business hours and weekends as needed
Administers frequent and random drug tests when appropriate (urine and breath)
Interviewing clients in the office and in the field
Surveillance of clients in their environment; work, home, etc.
Research, investigate and preparation of probation violation reports
Make referrals/recommendations as necessary and assists offenders and/ or families in locating requested and/ or mandatory services
Completion of risk/need assessments, ORAS, other assessments as needed
Utilization of evidence based practice interventions to address criminogenic needs
Generate individualized case plans via utilization of the ORAS in conjunction with outside treatment agencies
Monitor and enforce court costs and restitution payments as ordered by the sentencing Judge
Utilize evidence based cognitive behavioral interventions to facilitate pro-social skills
Apprehension of probation violators following the proper procedure and policy
Conduct searches, and escorts prisoners
Determine the need for additional court hearings based on the evidence based policy
Participate in court hearings involving violations and other hearings as required
Make recommendations at disposition in court hearings based on the evidence based policy
Statistical gathering to ensure the appropriate dosage of interventions is congruent to the risk level of the offender
Utilize a behavior modifications system to encourage pro-social behavior
Collection and receipting of supervision and Electronically Monitored House Arrest (EMHA)/GPS Fees
Answering telephone calls from clients, counselors, attorneys and the public, etc.
Schedule and Maintain Scheduling of Clients
Installation and maintaining of electronic monitoring/GPS equipment
Participate in staff meetings
Complete forms such as; orders to hold, orders to release, motions, entries and other related forms
Participate in implementing new programs and forms used in this program
Quickly determine the appropriateness of arresting an offender
Ability to maintain Intake/Termination Information via the Community Corrections Information System (CCIS)
The Adult Probation Officer will assume the extra duties involved in the Delaware County Adult Court Services Department, as well as the everyday operational guidelines of a Probation Officer
Performs other duties as assigned
Performs related essential and non-essential functions as required