NOBLE COUNTY ADULT PROBATION OFFICER

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The Noble County Court of Common Pleas Adult Probation Department functions include presentence/pretrial investigation and/or risk-based caseload supervision services. Supervision structures are determined by risk and need, as assessed by the Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS) risk-instrument, and include all types of cases that are referred by the Judges of the Court. The Department also operates a pretrial unit, specialized caseloads, and electronic monitoring functions. We actively pursue professional training to stay current in our field. 

A Probation Officer is under the direction of the Chief Probation Officer.  A Probation Officer's primary responsibilities are to preserve the peace, protect life and property, and enforce the laws, investigate, interview, assess, case plan, provide interventions, and manage a defendant's compliance with court orders and required programming to promote public safety and reduce recidivism.  Probation Officers routinely communicate a defendant's supervision compliance with the assigned Judge and work closely with criminal justice partners and community resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

• Primary duties are to preserve the peace, protect life and property, and enforce the laws.
• Administration of the Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS) and other identified assessment tools to ensure appropriate supervision placement, proficiency with behavioral interventions, and other programming.
• Develop an appropriate supervision plan to address the requirements of the Court and the assessed needs of the defendant.
• Supervise and monitor an active caseload; support the defendant in attaining identified goals and maintaining compliance with the conditions of supervision; perform field work as needed; notify the Court of non-compliance with supervision requirements; conduct arrests when necessary; and attend court hearings when required.
• Conduct investigations for the Court and prepare reports to assist judges in the determination of appropriate sentences and release conditions.
• Supervise caseloads focusing on compliance issues and changing offender behavior.
• Participate in activities that enhance the Department, Court, and the Officer's own professional development.
• Actively participate in required training and professional development events around evidence-based practices in community corrections and behavioral health issues, department standards and as deemed appropriate.
• Perform other tasks as assigned. May also be assigned to other positions as needed. 
• Supervising offenders who are placed under the supervision of the Court by the Noble County Common Pleas Court.
• Bailiff Criminal and Domestic Relations Courtrooms as needed or instructed by the Noble County Common Pleas Judge or Magistrate.
• Transport prisoners to and from Court.
• Provide Courthouse Security. Provide security to the Court during Jury Trials.

* QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS*

The ability to demonstrate and apply basic knowledge of mental health, trauma, and substance abuse issues.

Become trained and certified to perform the Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS) and other department Risk and Need assessment tools.

Successfully complete the Probation Officer Certification and training process within one (1) year of hire, if not currently certified.

Willingness and ability to be trained; including but not limited to defensive tactics, verbal de-escalation techniques, and first aid/CPR, to engage with defendants in the community.

Ability to assess and supervise defendants effectively (e.g., assess and resolve problems, motivate de