Field Officer (Grant Funded)

Greene County Board of Commissioners•Xenia, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Chief and Deputy Chief, this position supervises clients placed on Bond and Community Control. It involves assignment to a specialized caseload or other special duties as determined by the Chief and Deputy Chief. The primary responsibility is to promote public safety through active supervision of clients and supporting the values of the Adult Probation Department and the Judges of the General Division. The role assists with criminal justice officials, agencies, institutions, and treatment providers, ensuring proper mental health and substance abuse treatment for clients, and providing updates to Probation Officers on clients scheduled for field visits.

Requirements

General office practices; Court Regulations; 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; interpersonal skills with coworkers, supervisor, general public, and court staff; ability to exchange or convey information; maintaining accurate daily written documentation of case management activities undertaken to ensure offender compliance.
Ability to follow specific instructions and guidelines; recognize safety warnings; make sound and reasonable decisions; ability to prioritize and organize responsibilities; ability to write in a meaningful and legible manner; maintain accurate records; ability to appropriately use case management system; 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; and transportation of clients safely and in compliance with established departmental policies and procedures.
B.A. or B.S. degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice or related field or 15 years or more experience in law enforcement, or any combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position as listed in the position description.
Ability to obtain maintain established level of proficiency in the use of firearms, at least 21 years of age, holds a valid Ohio Driver’s License and meets County Driving Policy requirements.
Must have completed the OPOTA Firearms course.
Employee is required to carry a firearm in the performance of their duties.
Positions in this class typically require bending/stooping, driving, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Incumbents may be subjected to travel and inclement weather.
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasional and all other sedentary criteria are met.
The Adult Probation Department is a drug-free workplace and the employee’s use, possession or distribution of medical marijuana is prohibited.

Nice To Haves

The ability to work well with co-workers and maintain professionalism.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Participate in and successfully complete training and other job-related education.
First Aid and CPR equipment

Responsibilities

Provide culturally competent services to clients, the public and colleagues in a manner which is sensitive to the service population and socioeconomic characteristics.
Maintain a healthy working relationship with community agencies and criminal justice partners.
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, Chief or Deputy 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 with respect to information obtained during the operation of the department programs.
Transport clients safely, following proper policies and procedures.
Supervise a caseload according to client contact standards for client homes, office, employment and social service agencies.
Supervision of all assigned clients prior to and after disposition, assisting the client with meeting case plan goals.
Effectively address risk and need issues of clients through referrals to appropriate resource providers.
Successfully complete State Certification Testing for Firearm.
Successfully re-qualify annually in state firearms training.
Documentation of client interaction in real-time using the Ohio Community Supervision System (OCSS).
Follows and enforces the safety and security policies and procedures of the Greene County Jail.