Probation Officer

ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

PROBATION OFFICER – PRE-TRIAL

DEPARTMENT:                                  Elkhart County Judiciary-Court Services

HIRING RATE:                                   Indiana Judicial Conference of Indiana Salary Schedule for Probation 

                                                          Officers plus county supplement

BENEFITS OFFERED:                     

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life and Disability Insurance
• FREE Primary Care Health Clinic
• Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

POSITION TO BE FILLED:               ASAP                                      

HOURS & DAYS OF WORK:           Monday- Friday, varying between 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (40 hour 

                                                           work week)

LOCATION OF POSITION:             Elkhart County Judicial Center

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:            Within County (Please complete driving page on application)

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting Division Director, providing caseload management and oversight of offenders on pre-trial services, and preparing, maintaining, submitting documents and reports to the courts.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:                                                                    

• Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences, Social Work or Criminal Justice required
• Minimum of 1 year experience in probation or social services delivery agency/program preferred
• Must obtain Probation Officer certification from the Indiana Judicial Center within 6 mo. of hire
• Must be self-motivated and able to maintain a high level of confidentiality, must demonstrate strong communication skills, strong time-management skills and possess the ability to work well with others
• Must possess a valid driver’s license; must be 21 years of age and an American Citizen
• Background check & drug screen required

For additional information or to apply, visit www.elkhartcounty.com and click 

“Employment Opportunities”

Elkhart County Human Resources

117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526

Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer