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Job Description
Probation Field Officer - Probate Court St. Joseph County, IN - 2.0 South Bend, IN Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Gym membership Life insurance Qualifications Probation case management Records maintenance Report writing in community supervision Electronic monitoring in community supervision Bachelor's degree in social work Urinalysis Interagency collaboration in community supervision Equipment installation Bachelor's degree in psychology Court testimony Filing Client file management Mid-level Sociology Criminal Justice Emergency response in crisis intervention Juvenile justice system Compliance monitoring Psychology Personal transportation assistance Drug testing (community supervision) Legal knowledge in community supervision Equipment maintenance Investigative reports Managing clients as a supervision officer Social Work Bachelor's degree in criminal justice Toxicology and drug testing Working with youth Client progress monitoring (community supervision) Full Job Description
POSITION
Probation Field Officer
DEPARTMENT
Probate Court/ Juvenile Probation Department
JOB CATEGORY
POLE (Protective Occupations, Law Enforcement)
SALARY:
Per Indiana Probation Officer Salary Schedule STATUS:
Full-Time
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship. Incumbent serves as Probation Field Officer for St. Joseph Probate Court, responsible for conducting home visits, investigations, making recommendations, and supervising probation clients for enforcement of court orders and probation terms. Benefits Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans Paid Time Off (PTO) with generous accruals Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund) Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources Responsibilities All probation officers are expected to make decisions and act in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, maintaining a full caseload in addition to performing all duties required by the Chief Probation Officer, their direct report, or other members of the administrative team. Supervises, assists, and monitors juveniles; including reviewing, executing and ensuring compliance with court orders/program rules, conducting surveillance, and monitoring activity sites for compliance with program terms. Searches juveniles, their home(s), vehicle(s) and property for contraband, in accordance with prescribed policy and procedures, tests for illegal drugs and alcohol, including collecting urine samples, oral fluid samples, and operating portable breath tester(s). Write coherent, concise reports regarding violations indicating recommendations and the rationale for each one. Serves as liaison to juveniles and employers, including explaining program policies, answering questions, mediating conflicts and resolving problems. Assists with the installation and maintenance of electronic-monitoring equipment, initiating repairs as needed. Enters program participant daily activity schedule and verifies activities for home detention youth and probationers. Testifies in court proceedings, when required. Maintains current knowledge of applicable local, stand, and federal rules/regulations, new developments, technology and trends in the field of community corrections by reading professional publications and periodically attending training/seminars/conferences. Periodically performs duties for other department personnel in their absence. Is required to serve "on call" for after hour emergencies. Deliver messages and schedule appointments with youth and families when they cannot be reached by telephone and information is needed in a timely manner which cannot be met by mail. Respond to community crisis 24 hours/day, 7 days a week, working closely with the Youth Mobile Crisis Unit and all schools. Transport juveniles when necessary to court, shelter care, for medical appointments, and to private placements. Work with community agencies regarding clients and their families. Maintain client files and records, documenting all face to face and collateral contacts with juveniles, parents and relevant others. Assist with the supervision of juveniles on home detention as well as formal and informal probation in accordance with the Risk Classification of each juvenile. Contact appropriate agencies for any additional information needed, including victims if necessary. Performs related duties as assigned. Education/Experience Baccalaureate degree from an accredited College required. Degree in Criminal Justice preferred. However, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or related field accepted.
