Job Details

Primary Duties:

• Supervise offenders placed under probation/community control, ILC, diversion, or pre-trial bond supervision by the Court.
• Enforce conditions ordered by the Court.
• Execute arrests.
• Perform home contacts.
• Assist offenders with changing their behavior.
• Be proficient with pepper spray, Taser, duty firearm, handcuffs, and communication radio (if applicable).
• Prepare reports, motion and memorandum for oral hearings, affidavit for warrants, holders, and release of holders.
• Prepare monthly statistic forms.
• Obtain Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS) certification.
• Maintain ORAS certification.
• Obtain Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) firearm certification (if applicable).
• Maintain OPOTC firearm certification (if applicable).
• Obtain Taser certification (if applicable).
• Maintain Taser certification (if applicable).
• To successfully complete all initial probation officer training classes as described in the probation officer training catalogue within one (1) year from the initial start date.
• To successfully complete an unarmed subject control training program.
• Attend conferences, seminars, and workshops for the purpose of continuing education as it pertains to this position.
• Perform all other duties as requested by the Senior Probation Officer or the Director.

Description: According to risk, the probation officer is responsible for supervising a variety of offenders placed under supervision by one of the Licking County Municipal Court judges.

Typical Qualifications:

Qualifications:

Minimum Education: An associate’s degree in a criminal justice or social science-related field.   

Minimum Work Experience: 2 years of full-time work experience as a counselor, probation officer, parole officer, case manager, corrections officer, resident monitor, or similar position.

Other:

Knowledge: Have a basic understanding of Ohio laws pertaining to probation/community control, intervention in lieu of conviction, diversion, pre-trial bond, misdemeanor offenses, municipal courts in Ohio, local community resources, cognitive behavioral therapy, evidence-based practices as they relate to the offender population, and Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word and Outlook. 

Abilities: Work within a team, make decisions regarding supervision matters, problem solve, learn and comprehend new concepts quickly, and perform in a stressful work environment. 

Skills: Operate Microsoft Office products such as Word, Outlook, and Excel, operate a motor vehicle, communicate well both verbally and written.    

Applications may be filed online at http://www.newarkohio.net                                   

Salary:           $23.14 - $24.88 Hourly

The City of Newark, Ohio, conforms to all laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. The City of Newark strongly encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings.   The City of Newark is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The City of Newark prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.