Pre-Sentence Investigator

Delaware, County of•Delaware, OH

About The Position

The Pre-sentence Investigator is an employee for the Court, and is responsible to the Common Pleas Judges for the writing of pre-sentence investigations (PSI). Incumbent is responsible for investigating, researching and writing PSI’s to assist the court with the sentencing of felony adult offenders. The individual reports to the Unit Supervisor Probation Officer as well as the appropriate Common Pleas Judges.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or three (3) years of work related experience
Must possess a valid State of Ohio Driver License and acceptable driving record
Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on County business at all times
Must be able to submit to and pass an employment background check and drug screening
Must not have a criminal record
Must be able to achieve certification in administering and scoring the Ohio Risk Assessment System
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
The individual must be able to adhere to State Standards and the Policies and Procedures of the Delaware County Adult Court Services Department

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct interviews with defendants, family members, agencies and associations to gather pertinent information to complete the PSI
Investigates defendant’s background and collects information pertaining to the defendant’s criminal history, family, employment, education, military service and other matters to determine potential risks and needs of the defendant
Analyzes criminal record checks through the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, FBI and other agencies
Maintains complete and accurate records of all defendant’s contacts and defendant’s activities
Work with chemical dependency counselors, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, defense attorneys, employers, victims and social services agencies
Makes referrals and recommendations as necessary and assists offenders and or families in locating requested or mandatory services
Completes required state reports and assessments; Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS) and Community Corrections Information System (CCIS)
Answers telephone, screens calls, gives and receives information
Schedules, updates, and maintains appointment schedule of defendants
Revises and updates PSI list
Attends and participates in staff meetings and staff trainings
May visit facilities where the defendant is incarcerated to conduct interviews
Provides recommendations to Court, determine the amount of restitution due to the victim as well as injuries or problems through consultation with social service agencies, victims, attorneys and others
Completes monthly reports of investigations ordered
Any other duties assigned by the Chief Probation Officer