Juvenile Probation Officer Elkhart County Government - 3.5 Elkhart, IN Job Details 3 days ago Benefits 457(b) Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Probation case management Windows Juvenile justice system Driver's License Evidence-based practice

Driving Full Job Description Position Type:

Professional/Probation Officer -

Juvenile Date Posted:

9/1/2026

Location:

Elkhart County Judiciary-Court Services Date Available:

ASAP Closing Date:

Until Filled

ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER DEPARTMENT

Elkhart County Judiciary-Court Services

HIRING RATE

Indiana Judicial Conference of Indiana Salary Schedule for Probation Officers plus county supplemental

BENEFITS OFFERED

Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

• FREE Primary Care Health Clinic
• Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b
• 14 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

POSITION TO BE FILLED

ASAP

HOURS & DAYS OF WORK

Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evenings & overtime

LOCATION OF POSITION

Elkhart County Judicial Center

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Within County (please complete driving page on application)

JOB SUMMARY

Provides supervision for juvenile offenders placed on probation with the goals of providing services that are in the best interest of the child and family, protection of the public, assistance of victims, and the reduction of recidivism, as directed by the Elkhart County Juvenile Court with an emphasis on use of evidence-based practices.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, degree in Behavioral Sciences, Social Work, or Criminal Justice
• Compliance with Indiana Judicial Center requirements for certification and continuing education for probation officers
• Ability to supervise and respond to irate, intoxicated, mentally ill, and possibly violent juveniles
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices; ability to understand Indiana Statutes
• Must be 21 years of age and be an American Citizen
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; Proficiency with Windows based programs
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen Elkhart County Human Resources 117 N.

Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526

Telephone:

(574) 535-6725

FAX:

(574) 535-6750 APPLICATIONS

ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer