Probation Officer

Probation Officer

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Probation Officer

Salary

$42,311.00 Annually

Location

Community Justice Campus (CJC) - 675 Justice Way, IN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

1130

Department

Marion County Circuit and Superior Courts

Opening Date

10 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date

11 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Description

Benefits

Overview

A Probation Officer 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 casework, presentence investigations / PDR writer, intake, and court team.

Position Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree required.

Previous internship in probation helpful.

Required to pass the Probation Officers' Certification Examination for Indiana within six months of employment as a probation officer. Other certificates and training may be required to in order to serve in other assignments within the department.

Bi-lingual skills in Spanish, ASL, Burmese, or other langugages are beneficial and involve a salary enhancement.

Marion County residency required within six months of employment.

To apply, please email your resume AND a copy of your certified college transcripts to probationapplicants@indy.gov by November 30, 2025. Both the resume and transcripts MUST be received for consideration. However, students in their final semester can apply, indicating their graduation date on the email and may be considered pending graduation and receipt of final transcripts.