Indiana Office of Court Services (IOCS), Justice Services

This position serves as a Learning Consultant with the Indiana Office of Court Services Education Division. The position involves teaching agency curriculum, the development, coordination, administration, implementation, and support of in-person and online education and training for judicial branch personnel. The audience includes probation officers, problem-solving court staff, alcohol and drug program staff, pretrial service agency staff, community supervision officers, judicial officers, court personnel, and other justice system stakeholders, as assigned.

More Details including essential duties, responsibilities, and an application link are on this listing page.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800 but may be commensurate with education and/or experience.

2024-10-24

IN

Adams

1. Supervises individuals that are placed on probation through the Court system for legal issues and recommends treatment and rehabilitation plans based upon risks and needs.

2. Meets with the individuals and monitors their progress throughout their time on probation.

3. Makes and sends referrals to the appropriate agencies and follows-up to make sure the probationers are compliant with recommendations and requests monthly status reports.

4. Assists the Court in making pre-trial release decisions with individuals on probation.

5. Conducts pre-sentence investigations and prepares reports as required by law.

6. Monitors new cases that are filed and monitors fees to include: restitution; Court costs; Attorney fees; probation fees; etc. and ensures all appropriate fees are paid.

7. Performs and updates risk assessments, as needed.

8. Prepares for and attends Court hearings regarding sentencings, probation violations, and other Court hearings, as needed.

9. Conducts routine home, curfew checks, and drugs screens, as needed.

10. Ensures that the individuals on probation complete their Court orders in a timely manner.

11. Records discussions regarding employment, residency, family and social support, medications, and criminogenic needs.

12. Records feedback from the probationer regarding process and concerns.

13. Supervises individuals that are placed on probation and their school progress and ensures they are following probation rules.

14. Provides accurate documentation and information to the appropriate Courts to include: completing and filing violation of probation petitions with the Court.

15. Responds to inquiries from law enforcement, as needed.

16. Completes administrative duties to include: attending meetings, reviewing statistics and reports, completing various reports, answering inquiries, etc., as needed.

17. Maintains an effective communication process with the Chief Probation Officer.

Interested applicants must be twenty-one (21) years of age, be an American citizen, have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university or be in the last semester of a baccalaureate degree program, shall be a person of good moral character, shall take and pass an examination within six months from the date that the person is first employed as a probation officer, 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.

Applicants with experience are preferred.

Bachelor Level

Rate according to the 2024 Indiana Probation Officer Salary Schedule

2024-10-31

Send resumes to Adams County Probation Department, Attention Chief Probation Officer Jack Odle, to the address below.

Or, resumes may be emailed as a PDF attachment with "Resume" in the Subject Line.

jodle@adamscounty.in.gov

122 South 3rd Street, Floor 2

Decatur

IN

46733

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.

2024-12-11

Christine Kerl

ProbationApplicants@indy.gov

IN

Elkhart

The Intake Probation Officer/Youth Specialist – Juvenile Division (Part-Time/Weekends) is a hybrid position that is responsible for providing a variety of probation and direct care functions for youth entering the Juvenile Intake Center on behalf of the Elkhart County Court Services. More specifically, this position will work either a 12 hour PM or 12 hour AM shift on weekends, primarily from the Juvenile Intake Center, with the main focus of completing intake assessments on juveniles referred by law enforcement to determine if the juvenile is detained in secure detention or released on an alternative to detention while awaiting a court hearing. The goal is to provide services that are in the best interest of the child and family, protect those in the community, assist victims, and promote a reduction in recidivism as directed by the Elkhart County Juvenile Court with an emphasis on using evidence based practices. In addition, the Intake Probation Officer/Youth Specialist is responsible for providing direct care supervision and program services to youth placed at the Juvenile Intake Center as well as ensuring that the facility operations comply with the appropriate policies and procedures. See more details including requirements at Elkhart County Job Portal JobID: 669

Bachelor’s Degree, Degree in Behavioral Science, Social Work, or Criminal Justice

Bachelor Level

2024 Indiana Probation Officer Salary Schedule

2024-12-11

Please apply at Elkhart County Job Portal and look for JobID: 669

315 S. 2nd Street

Elkhart

IN

46516

Daviess

- Will be responsible for supervising both male and female clients who have been placed on probation
- Conduct investigations and assessments
- Make recommendations to the Courts
- Utilizing evidence-based strategies to promote behavioral change
- Supervising clients for enforcement of conditions of probation
- Perform field visits
- Maintain accurate records and complete data entry of all case contacts
- Conduct drug and alcohol screens
- Attend continuing education workshops and training seminars as required
- Perform other duties as required

- Must be at least 21 years of age and must be a US citizen
- Prefer experience/training in probation, community corrections, criminal justice, criminology, social work, psychology, sociology, or case management
- Must have excellent writing and verbal communication skills
- Basic computer skills using common programs such as Microsoft 365, Word, and Outlook
- Must have ability to work as a team member along with being able to think and work independently with minimal supervision
- Must have valid driver's license
- Must submit to criminal records check and must submit to pre-employment drug screen.

Bachelor Level

Rate according to the 2024 Indiana Probation Officer Salary Schedule depending on years of services as a certified probation officer or equivalent experience.

2024-12-11

Beth O'Brian

beth.obrian@daviess.org

300 E Hefron St.

Washington

IN

47501

Miami County

Supervise offenders, including sex offenders, on probation using the eight principles of effective intervention, perform field visits and searches, complete pre-sentence investigation reports, conduct drug and alcohol testing, complete risk assessments, attend court hearings and testify as needed, and other duties as assigned.

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.
- 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.

Bachelor Level

Rate according to the 2024 Indiana Probation Officer Salary Schedule

2024-12-11

Apply Immediately, Open until filled.

Mandy Mavrick, Chief Probation Officer

mmavrick@miamicountyin.gov

25 Court Street

Peru

IN

46970

Wayne

Full Job Description available at:
https://www.co.wayne.in.us/web/jobs/JobPostingProbationOfficer10410October82024.php

Position open until filled and resumes requested as soon as possible.

Bachelor Level

$41,901.00 – approximately $80,000.00 (Salary will be in accordance with the Wayne County Probation salary schedule.)

2024-12-11

Find contact information and application submission information including email address at the link above.

401 East Main Street

Richmond

IN

47374