Location of Position: Evansville

The U.S. Probation Office for the Southern District of Indiana is accepting applications for the position of U.S. Probation Officer to conduct investigations, provide sentencing recommendations to the Court, supervise offenders, and/or perform pretrial duties.

More Details including essential duties, responsibilities, and qualifications are in a PDF Document

Listed in a PDF Document

Bachelor's Degree

$48,890 – $115,213, CL 25/27/28

2025-07-25

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, completed application (AO-78), and a resume by e-mail to HRSubmit@insp.uscourts.gov, or by U.S. Postal mail.

See full instructions and a link for the application in the document linked above.

HRSubmit@insp.uscourts.gov

Lake County

Responsibilities include investigating offenders' backgrounds, compiling information for the court, testifying in court, interviewing probationers, referring them to social resources, enforcing court orders, and recommending probation revocation or modification when necessary. ​
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Conduct prehearing and presentence investigations. ​
Assist courts in pretrial release decisions and diversion of charged individuals.
​ Provide probationers with written conditions of their probation. ​
Cooperate with agencies for probationers' welfare and assist in obtaining services.
​ ​ Assist in transferring probation supervision to other jurisdictions. ​
Perform other duties as required by law or directed by the court. ​

Must meet standards set by the Indiana Judicial Conference. ​

Baccalaureate degree or be in the last semester of such a program. Please forward resumes to:

Prorated in accordance with the 2025 Indiana Probation Officer Salary Schedule

2025-07-31

Angela McFerrin, Director of Probation

mcferal@lakecountyin.org

2293 North Main Street

Crown Point

IN

46307

Washington County

Responsible for supervision of offenders who are placed into the Washington County Community Corrections Program (Day Reporting Program, Community Transition Program, Community Service Work Program). The work week is 34 hours. May be required to work one evening (until 8 p.m.) if needed.

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(This is a Grant Funded position)

Interested applicants must be twenty-one years of age. be an American Citizen, have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, shall be a person of good moral character, shall meet all requirements for becoming a certified probation officer within six (6) months from the date that the Officer is first employed, obtain IRAS and IYAS certification within one (1) year from the date that the Officer is first employed, attend an orientation program conducted by Indiana Office of Court Services within one (1) year from the date that the Officer is employed, and be willing to complete a background check.

Bachelor Level

Based on the 2025 Indiana Probation Officer Salary Schedule

2025-07-31

Myra Albertson

malbertson@washingtoncounty.in.gov

806 Martinsburg Road, Suite 203

Salem

IN

47167

Marion

Positions are available with the Adult Services and Juvenile Services.

- Serves at all times as an Officer of the Court and will be assigned a unit based on the needs of the department which include pretrial, intake, casework, presentence investigations writer and intake operations.
- Utilizes and administers the Indiana Risk Assessment System.
- Maintains appropriate communication with clients, legal representatives, treatment providers, placement agencies and other concerned persons.
- Reviews documents pertaining to legal and social history of clients.
- Completes court paperwork and correspondence as required.
- Testifies in court and makes appropriate recommendations.
- Conducts interviews with clients to inform them of legal requirements of supervision.
- Conducts field visits in compliance with the Indiana Office of Court Services contact standard requirements.
- Maintains collaboration between counselors, treatment agencies, public services agencies, placement agencies etc. as required.
- Adheres to all Policies & Procedures of the Marion Superior Court.
- Serves in other capacities and assignments as requested, required and/or directed by the Chief Probation Officer, while always adhering to the department's overall 'team' philosophy and practice.

Minimum qualifications as required by the State of Indiana for a probation officer.

Marion County residency required within six (6) months of hire. Salary enhancements for bilingual skills and shift differential for specific assignments.

To apply, please send cover letter, resume and a copy of college transcript to ProbationApplicants@indy.gov

Marion County residency required within six (6) months of hire.

Bachelor Level

Per the 2024 Indiana Minimum Salary Schedule for Probation Officers with enhancements for advanced degree at 3 years and additional increase at 25 years of probation officer experience; Shift differential provided for 2nd and 3rd shift schedules.

2025-08-13

Christine Kerl

ProbationApplicants@indy.gov

IN

Morgan

Incumbent serves as Adult Services/Community Corrections Probation Officer for Morgan County Court Services Department, responsible for supervising caseload of clients, facilitating programming, collecting data and research, attending and testifying at Court procedures, and preparing documentation.

More Details including essential duties, responsibilities, and qualifications are in a PDF Document

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university

2025 Salary is approximately 13% above the 2025 Indiana Probation Officer Salary Schedule. 0 years experience starting salary is $48,899.00

2025-09-17

Apply at https://morgan-county.ezhiregov.com/job/851753/adult-probation-officer

65 North Jefferson Street

Martinsville

IN

46151

Howard

Administer and supervise the offices of adult and juvenile supervision as well as all clerical staff in those offices. Caseload supervision may be required. Implement the directives of the Howard County Courts and Community Corrections Advisory Board.
Write and manage grants as necessary to assist with the administration of the probation department and community supervision.
Prepare, present, and monitor the annual budget for probation and community corrections.


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Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university; at least 21 years of age; Certified Indiana Probation Officer or able to obtain said certification within six months of employment, possess a valid Indiana Driver’s License.

Bachelor Level

2025 Indiana Probation Officer Salary Schedule
Max salary $89,293

2025-09-17

Position open until filled.
All applicants must complete an employment application https://www.in.gov/counties/howard/home/careers/
and submit along with resume as soon as possible to
Cheyenne Shepherd

Cheyenne.shepherd@howardcountyin.gov

104 N. Buckeye Room 12

Kokomo

IN

46901

Montgomery

See this Job Description

See Job Description linked above

Bachelor Level

$5,000 above 2025 Indiana Probation Officer Salary Schedule

2025-09-17

Accepting resumes until position is filled

Andria Geigle, Chief Probation Officer

andria.geigle@montgomerycounty.in.gov

307 Binford Street

Crawfordsville

IN

47933

Bartholomew

Do you want to help improve the lives of at-risk youth in your community?
Do you want to join a team of people who are hard-working and want to help others?
Do you want to build a career, while making a difference in the world?
If this sounds like you, let's talk! We're hiring Second Shift Intake Officer/ Probation Officer at Bartholomew County Youth Services Center.
Our team members are dedicated and passionate individuals that are committed to inspiring positive change in the lives of youth. Joining our team is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a company driven by its powerful mission to make a difference.
Bartholomew County Youth Services Center is a provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development. Our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth.
What You'll Do
As an Intake Officer, you'll provide safety and around-the-clock supervision for the youth in our programs, and provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the needs of the youth. You'll monitor, complete assessments and document youth behaviors and activities and work in collaboration with other professional staff to establish and/or meet the goals of programming.
There is no previous experience required for this role (it is preceded). Training will be provided.

To Be Considered, You Should
• Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect.
• Be willing and available to work second shift.
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Be a licensed probation officer in the state of Indiana/ complete all licensure expectations within 1 year of hire.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a desire to work with youth with opportunity.
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

Bachelor Level

Pay in accordance with the 2025 Indiana Probation Officer Salary Schedule

2025-09-17

Mariah Lucas-Georges

mariah.lucas@bartholomew.in.gov

2350 Illinois Ave

Columbus

IN

47201-7014

Tippecanoe

Conducts pre-sentence investigations and writes comprehensive reports for Court, including researching legal and social history, obtaining copies of appropriate documents, and interviewing offenders and crime victims. Assists in supervising, meeting, and monitoring assigned probationers, including reviewing and providing written rules. Monitors probation client’s payment of required fees, such as fines, Court costs, and restitution. Assists Probation Officers in the field, during home visits, and in the office with various tasks, such as drug screening probationers, performing intake procedures with new probationers, and periodically testifying in Court proceedings. Composes, prepares, proofreads, and types various documents, such as reports and victim letters. Maintains various files as needed. Notifies Probation Officer of probation violations, attends hearings, and prepares petitions to revoke probation as assigned. Performs related duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED with Baccalaureate Degree preferred. Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of local, state and federal regulations, and standard policies and procedures of criminal code. Ability of effectively supervise, direct and monitor assigned probationers to ensure proper completion of probation requirements. Working knowledge of and ability to make appropriate referrals of probationers to treatment programs and services. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, probationers and their families, attorneys, victims, community service agencies, counselors, and Court and law enforcement personnel, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities. Ability to provide expert testimony in legal proceedings. Ability to properly operate a computer, maintain accurate and organized files, and prepare detailed reports as required. Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information as required. Ability to work alone and with others in a team environment with minimum supervision, and work on several tasks at the same time, often under time pressure. Ability to pass background check.

H.S./GED

$16.00 per hour

2025-09-30

This position is open until filled

Learn more details including essential duties, responsibilities, and qualifications; and apply online


Questions to Miriah Anderson

mlanderson@tippecanoe.in.gov

301 Main St.

Lafayette

IN

47901

Tippecanoe

Performs Probation Officer duties as required by state law and the Indiana Office of Court Services Probation standards.

Completes intake procedures by processing juveniles following arrests or referrals for truancy. Searching youth as part of the intake process.

Conducts Preliminary Inquiry and Investigations to determine whether cases will be handled informally or referred to Court for formal handling. Determines need for removing probationers from homes.

Provides for supervision and holding of juvenile until parent notification and pick up occurs. Conducts preliminary risk/needs, mental health, substance assessments, and obtains general intake information to assist in developing resolution to cases.

Contacts concerned parties and schedules detention and court hearings for juveniles.

Completes Emergency Detention Hearings on detained cases.

Monitors Informal Adjustment cases ensuring compliance with terms and conditions. Refers violations and failed cases to Prosecutor to initiate formal process as needed. Conducts random drug screening as required. Ensures clients pay required fees such as fines, court costs, and restitution.

Assists with home detention work as needed, conducting home detention intakes, checking on juveniles in their homes, conducting room searches, administering alcohol sensor tests, and drug screening.

Maintains current, accurate case files, including classifying offenders according to risk, recording probationer’s character, attitude, behavior and compliance with probation conditions, and preparing and processing various documents. Assists in preparing statistical and other reports as required.

Cooperates with public/private community service agencies, school systems, and individuals in assisting probationers and their families/guardians in obtaining treatment and/or services as needed.

Assists in answering phones, providing information, taking messages or directing caller to appropriate department or individual.

Maintains current knowledge of applicable local, state and federal rules/regulations, new developments, technology and trends in the field of probation by reading professional publications and periodically attending seminars and conferences.

Prepares and makes public speaking presentations to community groups as assigned.

Serves as representative on various task forces, committees, and/or teams as assigned and/or requested.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Baccalaureate Degree.

Must be 21 years of age.

Possession of and ability to maintain certification as a Probation Officer by Indiana Judicial Center.

Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of local, state and federal regulations, and standard policies and procedures of juvenile and criminal code.

Working knowledge of and ability to make appropriate referrals of probationers to treatment programs and services.

Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and to prepare detailed reports as required.

Ability to effectively supervise, direct and monitor assigned probationers to ensure proper completion of probation requirements.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, probationers and their families, attorneys, victims, community service agencies, counselors, school systems, courts and law enforcement personnel, the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.

Ability to testify in legal proceedings.

Ability to properly operate a computer, maintain accurate and organized files, and prepare detailed reports as required.

Ability to provide public access to, or maintain confidentiality of, department information and records according to State requirements.

Ability to comply with all employer and Department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.

Ability to work alone and with others in a team environment with minimum supervision, and work on several tasks at the same time, often under time pressure.

Ability to work weekend, evening and/or extended hours, and occasionally travel out of town for training, sometimes overnight.

Possession of valid driver’s license and demonstrated safe driving record.

Bachelor Level

Starting $51,653 Year 3 and above 2% over state minimum 2025 Indiana Probation Officer Salary Schedule

2025-09-30

Apply Online


Application Questions to:
Miriah Anderson

mlanderson@tippecanoe.in.gov

301 Main St.

Lafayette

IN

47901

Tippecanoe County

Incumbent serves as Juvenile Probation Officer Intake Supervisor for the Juvenile Probation Department, responsible for completing intakes on juveniles, supervising intake officers and related Department operations.

DUTIES:

Supervises assigned personnel, including interviewing, making hiring decisions, recommendations, orienting, job performance, planning, delegating, analyzing, controlling work assignments, establishing goals, training, developing, evaluating performance, making recommendation personnel actions, including promotions, transfers, and demotions, communicates/administers personnel programs/procedures, and informs supervisor and assigned staff of organizational developments.
Oversees assigned staff schedules including vacation and other time off.
Reviews necessary paperwork completed for court by assigned intake officers.
Completes intake procedures, processing juveniles.
Conducts preliminary inquiry and investigations determining whether cases are handled informally or referred to court for formal handling.
Provides for supervision and holding of juvenile until parent notification and pick up occurs.
Conducts preliminary risk/needs, mental health, substance assessments, and obtains general intake information to assist in developing resolution to cases.
Contacts concerned parties and schedules detention and court hearings for juveniles.
Facilitates FAST Panels prior to Emergency Detention hearings based on rotating schedule.
Completes Emergency Detention Hearings on detained cases.
Monitors Informal Adjustment cases ensuring compliance with terms and conditions. Refers violations and failed cases to Prosecutor to initiate formal process as needed. Conducts random drug screening as required. Ensures clients pay required fees such as fines, court costs, and restitution.
Assists with home detention work as needed, conducting home detention intakes, checking juveniles in their homes, conducting room searches, administering alcohol sensor tests, and drug screening.
Completes Home Detention Quality Assurance audits and yearly assessments audits on Juvenile Intake staff.
Maintains knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal rules/regulations, new developments, technology, and trends, by reading professional publications and attending seminars and conferences.
Serves as representative on various task forces, committees, and/or teams as assigned and/or requested.
Prepares and makes public speaking presentation to community groups as assigned.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Baccalaureate Degree. Probation officer training is required.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Possession of and ability to maintain Indiana Judicial Center and trainer for risk assessment certifications.
Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of local, state, and federal regulations and standard policies and procedures of juvenile and criminal code.
Working knowledge of court procedures within Tippecanoe County for juvenile residents.
Knowledge of standard filing systems, with ability to perform juvenile intakes and assessments.
Knowledge of principles and practices of behavioral assessment and intervention strategies and techniques, basic diagnostic and evaluation skills, crisis management, and treatment systems assessment.
Knowledge of and ability to assess cases of chemical dependency, substance abuse, physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Knowledge and ability to enforce rules and regulations, resolve conflicts, respond to emergencies, and take authoritative action as situations demand.
Ability to supervise assigned personnel, including interviewing, making hiring decisions and recommendations, orienting, job performance, planning, delegating, analyzing, and controlling work assignments, establishing goals, training, developing, evaluating performance, making recommendation personnel actions, including promotions, transfers, and demotions, communicates/administers personnel programs/procedures, and informs supervisor and assigned staff of organizational developments.
Ability to oversee assigned staff schedules including vacation and other time off.
Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of Department information and records according to state requirements.
Ability to comply with all employer and Department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and probation equipment, including computer, typewriter, telephone, calculator, handcuffs, and taser.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with, but not limited to, co-workers, other County Departments, courts, law enforcement, attorneys, victims, juveniles and their families , community service providers, counselors, school systems, and members of the public being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.
Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment.
Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and work rapidly for long periods, occasionally under time pressure.
Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions and present findings in oral or written form.
Ability to compare or observe similarities and differences between data, people, or things.
Ability to apply knowledge of people and locations.
Ability to perform arithmetic operations, compile, analyze, and develop data and facts.
Ability to testify in legal proceedings/court as needed.
Ability to occasionally work extended hours, weekends, evenings, and occasionally travel out of town.
Ability to respond to emergencies on 24-hour basis.
Possession of valid driver’s license and demonstrated safe driving record.

Bachelor Level

Starting $51,653 Year 3 and above 2% over state minimum plus and additional $5000 for being a supervisor.
2025 Indiana Probation Officer Salary Schedule

2025-09-30

Miriah Anderson

mlanderson@tippecanoe.in.gov

Must Apply Online https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3253995

Lafayette

IN

47901