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Support StaffDeKalb CountyApply by: 08-20-2026
▼| Responsibilities | DeKalb County Government currently has a support staff opening in the Probation Department available immediately. Duties include clerical information production – transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, proofreading, retrieving, copying and transmitting text, data and graphics; answering and directing phone communications; maintain department calendars; reception desk duties; handle client requests; maintain office supplies; file system maintenance; collecting fees; balancing tills; financial reporting; delivery of departmental mail and more.
Full Job Posting can be found here. |
| Qualifications | |
| Education | Bachelor Level |
| Salary | |
| Contact | |
| careers@co.dekalb.in.us | |
| Address | , IN |
Adult Probation OfficerGrant Open Until Filled
▼| Responsibilities | * Assess and addresses risk, needs and responsivity * Prepares Pre-Sentence investigation reports. * Prepares case plans with targeted interventions. * Uses motivational interviewing skills (Miller, Rollnick) and “Stages of Change” theory (Prochaska,Declementi) in interactions with offenders. * Uses Carey Bits/Guides and other assignments to teach and practice skills * Models appropriate communication skills and behavior. * Monitors activities of clients, making periodic checks of clients' activities and progress including home and office visits, as directed. * Uses incentives and sanctions to reinforce desired behavior. * Plans interventions for clients to engage them in ongoing community supports. * Organizes, creates, and mails information to treatment providers. * Receives, evaluates, and responds to progress notes from treatment. * Performs crisis intervention, as needed; counsel’s probationers regarding minor personal problems and makes referrals to other agencies, if needed. * Attends Court sessions and testifies as needed; submits proper Court filings. * Follows orders of the Court. * Investigates, files, and maintains records of probation violations. * Maintains accurate and complete statistical records; enters and maintains information in computer on each assigned probationer. * Completes criminal records checks, as needed. * Takes urine screens, as necessary. * Transfers intrastate and interstate probation supervisions, as needed * Consults, communicates, and corresponds with other Courts, probation departments, staff, attorneys, clients' family members, employers of clients, law enforcement agencies, etc. * Receives and investigates complaints from public on assigned probationers. * Monitors payment of restitution as Court ordered. * Initiates discharge and closes case files as probation requirements are completed on each assigned probationer. * Attends staff and training meetings. * Participates in processes to provide and receive feedback on performance measures. * Trains and supervises the work of intern students. * Performs all assigned duties in an ethical and professional manner as detailed in Indiana's Judicial Code of Conduct. * Performs other related essential duties as required. |
| Qualifications | Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Duties and Responsibilities Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, or related field. Special Requirements Probation Officer certification. Shall possess valid Indiana driver's license. Shall be twenty-one (21) years of age or older. |
| Education | Bachelor Level |
| Salary | Indiana Salary Schedule |
| Contact | Assistant Chief Mike Small |
| msmall@grantcounty.in.gov | |
| Address | 501 S. Adams Marion, IN 46953 |
Part Time Probation OfficerLake CountyOpen Until Filled
▼| Responsibilities | 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. |
| Qualifications | Must meet standards set by the Indiana Judicial Conference. |
| Education | Baccalaureate degree or be in the last semester of such a program. Please forward resumes to: |
| Salary | Prorated in accordance with the 2025 Indiana Probation Officer Salary Schedule |
| Contact | Angela McFerrin, Director of Probation |
| mcferal@lakecountyin.org | |
| Address | 2293 North Main Street Crown Point, IN 46307 |
Probation OfficerMarion CountyOpen Until Filled
▼| Responsibilities | 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. 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 |
| Qualifications | |
| Education | Bachelor Level |
| Salary | Per the 2026 Indiana Probation Officer Salary Schedule 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. |
| Contact | Christine Kerl |
| ProbationApplicants@indy.gov | |
| Address | , IN |
Adult Probation OfficerMonroeOpen Until Filled
▼| Responsibilities | 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.
Full Job Posting can be found here. |
| 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. |
| Education | Bachelor Level |
| Salary | $46,135 to $82,146 |
| Contact | Linda Brady |
| lbrady@co.monroe.in.us | |
| Address | , IN |
Part-time Probation OfficerSullivanOpen Until Filled
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| Qualifications | |
| Education | Bachelor Level |
| Salary | |
| Contact | Barbara Montgomery |
| bmontgomery@sullivancounty.in.gov | |
| Address | 100 Courthouse Square, Room 303 Sullivan, IN 47882 |