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Jackson County Community Justice is committed to providing adults on supervision the opportunity to create and sustain the needed behavior changes to improve relationships and restore value to the community. As a Parole & Probation Officer you will play a pivotal part in supervising and guiding individuals on supervision in the community through this transition.
I. Position Summary
Under direction, performs professional case management, assessment and cognitive behavioral skill building in the investigation, supervision, evaluation, counseling, re-entry and behavior change of adults on supervision; ensures and reports their compliance with Parole Board, Supervisory Authority and Court orders; maintains community safety; performs related work as required or assigned. Performs a full range of duties, possesses functional and certified expertise, and performs specialized duties in a highly independent manner. Training and proficiency in case management, evidence-based practices, safety procedures and current law is ongoing and physically/mentally demanding.II. Examples of Essential Position Duties (The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.)
III. Minimum Requirements(Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)
Education and Experience
License, Certificate or Other
Must be certified by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training within 18 months of appointment, and possess first aid/CPR certification. May require certification in LEDS operation.
Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Must be at least 21 years old.
IV. Other Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Position requires extensive knowledge of behavior and adjustment problems of adults on supervision; criminal law and the criminal justice system; law enforcement procedures and protocol; and modern office practices. Position requires ability to effectively intervene in order to protect the community and aid in cognitive behavioral skill building; investigate criminal backgrounds and supervision violations; counsel adults on supervision and recommend appropriate treatment; maintain accurate records; utilize current evidence-based practices to aid in the risk, needs and responsivity of adults on supervision; work in hostile and potentially dangerous environments; make quick, intelligent decisions in crisis situations; proficiently utilize computer skills including typing; effectively organize duties; display initiative and creativity in carrying out duties and assignments; adapt to changes in program direction, procedures and operations; maintain safety and training requirements; comply with all statutes, policies and procedures; understand and carry out oral and written directions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Physical Demands (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands)
Typically requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, lifting, fine motor skills, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Requires exerting up to 20 pounds frequently, 50 pounds occasionally, of force to move objects. Requires sufficient strength and coordination for restraining and/or carrying the weight of adults and defending one’s self from attack. Requires sufficient hand-eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements such as typing, and skilled movements such as firing a weapon. Requires the ability to drive and operate a motor vehicle. Tasks involve visual perception and discrimination as well as oral communications ability. Requires driving.
Working Conditions (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following working conditions)
Work is generally performed in an office environment and may include exposure to disruptive people. Work may be conducted in a noisy, crowded area, with exposure to chemicals, solvents, grease, oils, inks, illnesses, diseases, blood borne pathogens, etc.
V. Additional Information
This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and management’s decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification.
Full Time
Public Administration
$56k-69k (estimate)
01/27/2024
07/29/2024
jacksoncountyfair.org
BROWNSTOWN, IN
200 - 500
1998
<$5M
Public Administration