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TITLE: Probation Officer ?
JOB OBJECTIVES: Under the direction of the Chief of Probation, Assistant Chief and Unit Supervisor, incumbent will work with individuals under the jurisdiction of the Court by promoting positive behavioral change utilizing methods proven to increase public safety. In doing so, the probation officer works with individuals to maximize their potential and mitigate risk to the community in an effort to reduce recidivism.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides structured community supervision to adult, misdemeanor and/or felony offenders ordered to a period of standard supervision as follows:
Provides off-site supervision of offenders by:
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Equipment:Incumbent operates equipment such as, but not limited to, the following: Copy machine, computer terminal, personal computer, facsimile machine, printing equipment, telephone, surgical gloves, face mask and you may be required to travel by car (department?s or personal).
Critical Skills/Expertise:
Job Standards: Bachelor?s Degree in Criminal Justice Studies or related field is required and five (5) years of experience with direct supervision of offenders is preferred. Consideration of experience in related fields of work may be given. Must possess a valid Ohio driver?s license and maintain continuing eligibility under the existing County driver eligibility standards.
Work consists of complex, varied, standardized and non-standardized tasks requiring the knowledge and application of established laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and involves evaluating the relevance and importance of theories, concepts, principles and developing different approaches or tactical plans to fit specific circumstances.
Incumbent makes most decisions regarding work independently with some supervision. Supervisor reviews incumbent?s work as needed. Guidelines may exist but are flexible and are open to considerable interpretation. Independent judgement, personal discretion, and resourcefulness are needed to interpret and apply guidelines. The duties and responsibilities of this job will have moderate impact on the image of the County and/or the wellbeing or rights of its citizens. Errors at this level will be difficult to detect and could result in non-compliance with laws or policies and in possible lawsuits, etc. and negatively affect the delivery of quality service and cost, impacting the department and possibly the county overall.
Incumbent maintains frequent contact with Court Judges, co-workers, probationers, representatives of various public and private agencies, law enforcement officials and members of the general public for a variety of purposes, including explanation and interpretation of court orders and gaining the cooperation of individuals in situations of potential conflict and controversy.
PhysicalRequirements: Incumbent performs sedentary to light physical work which may require lifting up to fifty (50) pounds occasionally. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to effect an arrest of an offender. Ability to defend oneself from personal attack.
Physical Activity:Incumbent performs the following physical activities: talking, hearing, standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, driving and repetitive motions.
Visual Activity: Incumbent performs work where the seeing job is close to the eyes.
Job Location: This position involves visits to correctional institutions and other criminal justice and behavioral health agencies. This position requires the ability to work effectively in community environments, which may include visits to clients? homes, places of employment, etc. The position also requires the ability to assess, de-escalate and appropriately respond to unpredictable and potentially volatile and high-risk situations. May be exposed to infectious diseases and/or criminal suspects or prison inmates.
Position is inherently hazardous or physically demanding work. Exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment, uses, or works in proximity to the use of firearms, is exposed to bio-hazardous waste and possible injury due to unclean or unsanitary conditions, has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons, exposure to hazardous driving conditions, exposure to life threatening situations, exposure to needles and other drug paraphernalia, exposure to Hepatitis C and irregular work hours.
Full Time
$60k-80k (estimate)
05/27/2024
07/25/2024
ceoportageco.com
Ravenna, OH
<25
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