Job description

The Fayette County Probation Department has an opening for an Adult Probation Officer.

NOTICE OF JOB OPENING

Position Title: Adult Probation Officer

Salary: $21.87 per hour with 33.5 hours per week. Full time benefits.
Status: Full Time
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Major duties include:
-Supervises, meets, and monitors assigned probationers.
-Maintains accurate case files.
-Prepares and files documents for Court hearings and testifies in Court as directed.
-Makes referrals for services to meet the needs of the probationer and collaborates with various referral/community agencies.
-Conducts field/home visits of probationers.
-Conducts drug and alcohol screenings.
-Attends staff meetings, educational sessions and seminars as required.
-Maintains current knowledge of applicable local, state and federal rules/regulations.
-Serves as Department representative on various committees as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university required.
-Must be at least 21 years of age and must be a US citizen.
-Pass a background check with no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions for domestic violence.
-Possession of or ability to obtain Probation Officer certification as established by the State Judicial
Conference within six months of hire.
-Ability to qualify with and carry a firearm.
-Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
-Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment.
-Adapts readily to new situations, changes in the workplace and work well under pressure.
-Possesses problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
-Willingness and working understanding of promoting positive change while holding probationers accountable.
-Ability to attend continuing educational courses.
-Ability to occasionally work extended hours and travel out of town, sometimes overnight.
-Possession of a valid driver's license.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested persons should submit a resume, cover letter and a minimum of three (3) personal/professional references.

Applicants will be accepted until the position is filled.

FAYETTE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.87 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Connersville, IN 47331: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

gatheringourvoice.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, gatheringourvoice.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, gatheringourvoice.org is the ideal place to find your next job.