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*NOTE: All inquiries regarding this position should be directed to the hiring agency and NOT the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Annual Starting Salary: $34,755
Essential Functions
This classified position reports to a Classification Manager and ultimately the Chief Probation Officer. The Probation Officer is responsible for the supervision of individuals placed on community control by the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas including contacts with probationers in the community. The Probation Officer: conducts pre-sentence/post-sentence reports and other necessary reports for the court; enforces conditions of probation set by the court; maintains case records; develops supervision plans; makes referrals to appropriate community service agencies and monitors those referrals; issues arrest, hold, and release orders and arrests probationers in violation of court ordered conditions of probation. Some positions may perform extensive field work. Performs all other duties as assigned by the Chief P.O.
Physical Demands
Work involves a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, talking, listening, stooping and reaching with hands and arms. Must be able to transfer up to 50 pounds. Visual ability sufficient to operate equipment. May also involve running and performing office and field arrests.
Qualifications
Required: Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in social sciences, psychology, sociology or criminology; good written/oral communication skills; knowledge and application of computer systems; must hold and maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license with a good driving record
Preferred: Experience in probation, parole, social casework or counseling; knowledge of the criminal justice system
Excellend Benefits Package
Insurance: Comprehensive health, vision, dental, life (current employee cost is a maximum of $85/month), and an Employee Assistance Plan. Supplemental life may be purchased at group rates.
Time Off: Ten holidays, personal leave (after 90 days), vacation leave (after six months), and sick leave.
Training: The department has a comprehensive training program.
Retirement: Public Employee Retirement System and Deferred Compensation.
Applications may be obtained and submitted online at www.fccourts.org or may be obtained from and returned to:
Court of Common Pleas
Human Resources
369 South High Street, 4th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Resumes, personal statements, letters of reference, training records or other pertinent information may be included but not substituted for the application. Applications will not be accepted prior to the posting date or after the submission date indicated below.
The person selected will have to undergo a full field background investigation.
The Court of Common Pleas of Franklin County is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or ancestry of any person.
Posted: July 31, 2008
Application Deadline: Until Filled
See also: State of Ohio Job Search