Probation Officer

Adult Probation Officer 

Serves as Probation Officer responsible for conducting investigations and assessments, making recommendations to the courts, utilizing evidence-based strategies to promote behavioral change, and supervising clients for enforcement of conditions of supervision. 

Work week is 35 hours.  Flexible schedule.  Work culture supports work/life balance. 

JOB DUTIES/AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Attains professional status with the Court Alcohol and Drug Program, performing all duties as required by the Rules for Court-administered Alcohol & Drug Programs.
• Develops individualized case plans according to risk/need assessment.
• Addresses behavior change targets using effective strategies.
• Identifies clients’ social services needs and makes referrals to rehabilitative programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university required (any major). 
• Must not be less than 21 years of age and must be a U.S. citizen.
• Prefer experience/training in probation, community corrections, criminal justice, criminology, social work, psychology, sociology, and/or case management. 
• Must believe that people are capable of positive behavior change. 
• Must have ability to work as member of a team.
• Must have ability to learn and utilize effective correctional practices such as Motivational Interviewing and Effective Practices in Community Supervision (EPICS).
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must submit to criminal records check. If chosen as a finalist for this position, must submit to pre-employment drug test.

2026 MONROE COUNTY PO SALARY

Above State Minimum Salary Schedule

Years PO Experience / Annual Salary

0 / $46,135

1 / $48,084

2 / $53,502

3 / $59,782

4-9 / $61,713

10-14 / $67,881

15-19 / $74,685

20 / $82,146

MONROE COUNTY GOVERNMENT BENEFITS:

-Pension program (14.2% salary invested), no cost to employee

-Free primary healthcare for all health insurance participants via employer-provided health clinic

-Health/dental insurance w/80% employer contribution

-Government holidays

-FLSA nonexempt positions earn comp time for hours worked over weekly minimum

-Retirement counselor resources

-Free parking

-6 wks. paid parental leave after 1-year FT employment

-6 wks. paid FMLA leave after 1-year FT employment

-Perks & discounts program

-Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families free of charge

Posted July 29, 2026.  Accepting resumes until multiple positions are filled. 

Submit Resume, Cover Letter & Min. 6 References to:

Linda Brady, Chief Probation Officer,

Monroe Circuit Court Probation Department

214 West 7^th Street, Suite 200

Bloomington, Indiana 47404   probation@co.monroe.in.us

Monroe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Federal Identification Number – 35-1732462