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Join the City of Fairfield, OH team as a Probation Officer and contribute to promoting community safety by reducing recidivism, changing offender behavior, and fostering accountability through the effective use of evidence-based practices.

The Probation Officer will work under the general direction of the Chief Probation Officer and report to the Municipal Court. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering the Ohio Risk Assessment System and other identified assessment tools to ensure appropriate supervision placement, intervention, and programming.

• Develop and implement supervision plans to address court orders and defendant needs
• Supervise and support defendants through the behavior-change process, skills and goal attainment, and compliance with court-ordered conditions
• Perform field work, notify the court of defendant compliance, and attend court hearings as required
• Conduct investigations and prepare written reports to assist the court in determining appropriate sentences or sealing criminal offense records
• Supervise specialized caseloads, including defendants with mental health or developmental disability considerations, multiple OVI convictions, or electronic monitoring
• Maintain accurate, current, and thorough documentation and records
• Participate in required training and professional development events around evidence-based practices in community corrections and behavioral health issues

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as criminal justice, criminology, corrections, psychology, or social work
• One year of work experience in the court system, corrections, behavioral health, law enforcement, or related fields
• Ability to demonstrate and apply basic knowledge of mental health, trauma, and substance abuse issues
• Training and certification in the ORAS and other department risk and need-assessment tools
• Successful completion of the State of Ohio's probation officer certification and training process within one year of hire
• Meet required eligibility and pass tests required to become certified to use Law Enforcement Automated Data Systems (L.E.A.D.S.), National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI), Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other identification information systems
• Willingness and ability to be trained and maintain certification in the department's field-safety training program
• Ability to assess and supervise defendants effectively, including assessing and resolving problems, motivating defendants toward prosocial supports and activities, and facilitating interventions that assist defendants in changing their thinking and behavior
• Effective oral and written communication and interviewing skills
• Ability to make informed and thoughtful recommendations and decisions
• Knowledge of the criminal-justice system and current research trends in the field of community corrections
• Ability to appropriately receive and follow supervisory feedback, coaching, and direction
• Demonstrate resilience and flexibility in a high-paced, dynamic work environment
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information
• Proficiency in operating a personal computer and using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, and the Court's case-management software
• Pleasant personality, ability to deal with potentially difficult people, and ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with the judge, co-workers, attorneys, litigants, law-enforcement officers, and others conducting business with the Court
• Conscious of and sensitive to the diversity within the Court's jurisdiction and the ability to interact professionally with this diverse population of people from many different geographic, socioeconomic, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds
• Excellent time-management skills, ability to prioritize work, ability to work independently, and ability to work under time constraints
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Professional appearance and demeanor, particularly a positive attitude appropriate for the position and the work environment as a representative of the Court
• Demonstrated dependability, punctuality, and excellent attendance record
• Ability to work collaboratively with criminal-justice partners
• Skilled in the art of interviewing and assessment
• Willingness to become familiar with the Court's community resources
• Maintain a valid Ohio driver's license
• Monitor and/or collect urine specimens from defendants

• Experience as a licensed social worker, professional counselor, and/or chemical dependency counselor
• Successful completion of the state's probation officer certification standard
• Fluency in Spanish, French, or other foreign languages

The City of Fairfield provides benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, and eye care insurance, vacation and sick pay, and participation in state retirement pension systems. The City of Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or ancestry.