Find & Apply For Probation Officer / Correctional Treatment Specialist Jobs in Crown Point, Indiana

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Adhere to and enforce building policies Inform Juvenile Center Administration of reported issues in a timely fashion Effectuate Emergency Building Code Procedures; coordinate with first responders Prevent liability by adhering to 4 key principles: Medical, Psychological, Illegal Detention regarding Admit charges, and Prosecution-No Files after Admission Do not admit minors to the facility for non-detainable offenses Release minors whose cases have been rejected by Prosecution Ensure medical screenings are completed prior to entering detention and before the transporting officer leaves the Intake Area Ensure psychological assessments are completed prior to entering detention and before the transporting officer leaves the Intake Area Study all Probation Reports/Notes, DCS Reports, Placement Reports, Prior Fact Sheets and Juvenile Center Detention Notebooks prior to allowing an individual admission; identify dangerously/sexually aggressive behavior and notify Administration and Department Heads of findings in order to ensure safety; mark Resident Chart accordingly (High Risk 3) and log in current Detention Notebooks Work with local police agencies to complete the Intake Admissions Procedures, ensuring the Probable Cause Affidavit is signed Ensure the following is completed for a new admission: Detention Screening and Report Form Prison Rape and Elimination Packet (Federally required) Preliminary Inquiry (Probation Officers must complete this form) Medical and Dental Release Form MAYSI-2 Screening Release Form and test scores Risk Assessment Form Rights Packet and Consent to Release Background Information Three copies of the police report (as required by Prosecutor) Police report checklist Resident Chart (which goes to Detention after Intake) Folder record Dress Code for Residents Resident Shoe Disclaimer Property sheet and card Ensure effective daily operation of the Intake Department, including the following tasks: Complete the Population Sheet Perform head count during every shift Document actions/events that occur in the facility Report daily situations to the Administration Log and monitor all appointments that occur with residents Log all Court dates, off-site medical and psychological runs for detained residents in Intake Calendar Book Report emergency situations using the Probation Status Report Complete IGS/IBS referrals and packets Complete proper pat-down of incoming residents, ensuring gender-to-gender pat-downs Oversee Document Center for all Juvenile Center departments Effectuate and log Video Visitation Maintain personal property of detained residents Scan police reports Distribute Daily Population Sheet to Administration, Medical, Psychological, Education, Resident Supervision, Security and Housekeeping Interview and counsel residents and their parents as needed Verify all information gathered about resident with their legal guardian Complete computer procedures through Quest Responsible for Central Control Console as needed Assist Security with the Visitation sign in process, ensuring appropriateness of visitor Prepare reports for detained minors Represent the Probation Department by attending all Detention/Initial Hearings for all new admits, providing verbal recommendation to the Court regarding detention; enter services for detained minor that do not have a probation officer assigned into MAGIK, using the Quest system Effectuate all Court Orders that deal with detained juveniles Monitor and document all communication with detained residents, ensuring rights are protected Effectuate psychological and medical procedures, accepting medication if no nurse is present and using a Medical Control Form Work with CPS to make and log referrals, providing a safe and secure environment to conduct abuse allegations Ensure compliance with the Interstate Compact Policy as mandated by the State of Indiana Ensure following shift is properly notified of all important information Act as Custody Supervisor as directed by the Administration and the Department of Corrections Must be able to work mandatory overtime when required to ensure proper staffing of the department

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL

The Intake Probation Officer must hold a Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution of higher learning and must hold a Probation Officer Certification. Qualified applicants will pass an NCIC check and drug screen.

Specific Skills Include:

Ability to effectively communicate by telephone, in writing and in person

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$42,311.00 - $77,828.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person