What are the responsibilities and job description for the Probation Officer I position at Hamilton County Municipal and Common Pleas Courts?
HAMILTON COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT
HAMILTON COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Hamilton County, Ohio
Job Opportunity
POSITION: Probation Officer I
DEPARTMENT: Hamilton County Municipal Court and Court of Common Pleas - Probation Department
LOCATION: 800 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 70 hours bi-weekly FLSA STATUS: Hourly/Non-Exempt
SALARY: $26.57 per hour DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open Until Filled
QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities as listed in the job description. Work experience in a related field is preferred. Must successfully complete a background investigation which includes a polygraph examination and psychological evaluation. Must be RCIC certified or obtain certification once employed. If required to carry a firearm, must become firearms certified. Must possess a valid driver’s license.
(To obtain a copy of the job description, please send your request to HRCourt@cms.hamilton-co.org)
JOB DUTIES:
Work involves the supervision of offenders placed on Probation or Community Control by the Court. This position must ensure that assigned probationers are in compliance with all Court imposed conditions.
- Responsible for the supervision of a caseload of offenders who have been placed on Probation/Community Control.
- Informs probationers of the rules and conditions of their probation.
- Conducts interviews of probationers to assess their risks and needs.
- Supervises probationers to ensure their compliance with Court orders.
- Maintains appropriate contact with probationers, whether by phone, office visits, or home visits, as necessitated by each individual case.
- Makes referrals to appropriate treatment agencies.
- Maintains accurate notes in CMS on the status of probationers.
- Maintains a complete and accurate file for each probationer on the caseload.
- Prepares pre-sentence and post-sentence investigation reports.
- Completes necessary paperwork such as letters, entries, warrants, and probation violations.
- Attends and testifies in Court as needed.
- Arrests probationers and transports them to jail when needed.
- Attends required training.
- Performs related duties as required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $26.57 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27