Probation Officer I

The Probation Officer I will be assigned a general supervised caseload. The Probation Officer will supervise and monitor probationers/clients from initial referral until their probation period ends or until their cases are closed. Supervision and monitoring will require specific duties, skills, and expertise on the part of the Probation Officer, as well as the implementation of evidence based practices.

1. Promote and adhere to the Vision, Mission, Core Principles and Values of the Court and Supervision Department.
2. Foster an inclusive and culturally competent work environment.
3. Promote, comply, and adhere to Court and Departmental policies & procedures.
4. Contribute to a strong, supportive, and productive team environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

1. Complete Ohio Risk Assessment System required by the State of Ohio. Establish and maintain contact standards with probationers and provide ongoing supervision, support, and case management services.
2. Administer alcohol/drug tests to probationers by collecting random urine screens and utilizing the Eye Scan machine, manual Breathalyzer, and mouth swabs per the Department’s drug screen policy. Refer probationers to specialized programs within the Department of Supervision and community, as needed.
3. Schedule or refer probationers for medical testing (including HIV testing) or psychological assessments.
4. Advise the Judges when the status of probationers change and they need assessments, treatment, rehabilitative programs, or different conditions of probation.
5. Take corrective action when probationers fail to comply with probation requirements. Corrective action includes evaluation of cases, preparing and filing Notices of Community Control Violations and Requests for Hearings, and sending Notices to probationers.
6. Appear and testify at Court hearings, including Community Control, Status, and Disposition Hearings.
7. Prepare Pre-Sentence Investigation (PSI) reports and post-sentence reports, and any other reports required by the Court.
8. With prior approval by management, conduct home and agency visits.
9. Make referrals for substance use assessment, counseling, mental health assessment, housing, employment, or other rehabilitative services.
10. Organize and maintain confidential information.
11. Provide information to treatment providers, as needed.
12. Collect and record probation and program fees.
13. Provide crisis intervention when needed.
14. Activate and monitor compliance with Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring (SCRAM), as directed.
15. Attend mandatory court trainings and any trainings recommended by the Chief of Supervision.

OTHER DUTIES

1. Attend seminars/workshops for professional development.
2. Obtain required continuing education credits and training to remain current with Ohio Probation Officer Standards.
3. Perform any other duties assigned by the Judges, Court Administrator, Chief of Supervision, Deputy Chief of Supervision, and Senior Probation Officer.

1. Current valid driver’s license and good driving record.
2. Ability to learn Court security requirements and procedures, including unarmed self-defense training, Active Shooter training, and Court-issued defensive weapon training.
3. Independent judgment and experience working with the public.
4. Ability to handle and defuse volatile situations.
5. Knowledge of supervision practices and evidence based practices.
6. Knowledge of drug and alcohol testing procedures, drug trends, and forms of use.
7. Interviewing skills for pre-sentence investigations.
8. Verbal and physical crisis intervention skills.
9. Knowledge of criminogenic risk and stages of change awareness.
10. Ability to maintain Ohio Risk Assessment System certification, if needed.
11. Ability to learn WEJIS, JusticeWeb, and criminal justice government websites.
12. Ability to learn State and City laws, and probation procedures.
13. Computer and electronic equipment knowledge, plus word-processing skills.
14. Verbal and written communication skills, including legible handwriting and accurate spelling and grammar.
15. Time management and organizational skills.
16. Ability to work as part of the Court team.
17. Honesty, patience, objectivity, maturity, initiative, adaptability, and effectiveness under stress and the ability to take instruction from supervisors in oral, written, and diagram form.
18. Professional conduct and attire.

Please submit a resume with a cover letter and two professional references on or before July 31, 2020 by 4:00 p.m. to: 

Ann Marie Murray

Court Administrator

Dayton Municipal Court

301 W. Third St. Room 365

Dayton, OH 45402