Pre-Sentence Investigation Writer - PSI Probation Officer

Portage County Ohio•Ravenna, OH

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief of Probation and/or Assistant Chief and Unit Supervisor. The incumbent prepares Pre-Sentence Investigation reports for the Common Pleas Courts

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Studies, English or related field required.
Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and maintain continuing eligibility under the existing County driver eligibility standards.

Nice To Haves

An additional five (5) years of experience with direct supervision of offenders is preferred.
Consideration of experience in related fields of work may be given.

Responsibilities

Prepares Pre-Sentence Investigation reports for the Common Pleas Courts which include:
Enforces rules and regulations of probation and all orders of the Court, including collection of court costs, restitution and supervision fees
Maintains responsibility for assigned caseload
Conducts face-to-face office meetings with clients to ensure compliance
Documents case file notes and collateral contacts
Obtaining and reviewing court documents.
Reviewing police reports
Conducting comprehensive criminal history checks
Interviewing defendants utilizing the Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS)
Interviewing victims and preparing Victim Impact Statements
Conducting collateral interviews as necessary
Make appropriate recommendations to the Court based on sentencing guidelines and the facts obtained in the case
Submitting supplemental information to the Courts when necessary
Maintaining completed PSI reports on the designated “P” drive in the proper format
Completes required training on an annual basis
Follows CCA standards relative to ORAS quality assurance
LEADS Operator
Ability to organize effectively
Ability to type efficiently with Word and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to compile reports with minimal to no grammatical/factual errors
Attends sentencing hearings, if necessary
Offering court testimony when required
Assigning Pre-Sentence Investigations, if directed
Maintains spreadsheet with case assignments, if directed
Assists in training new officers, if directed
Back up SCRAM officer when assigned
Processes and monitors Interstate Compact cases, if directed
Facilitates Thinking For a Change groups with offenders (T4C)
Performs other job-related duties as directed by Supervisor.
Duties may require use of personal vehicle for County business with mileage reimbursement if County car is not available.