Job Title: Probation Officer 
Department: Adult Court Services Class Title:
Reports To: Director/Deputy Director Civil Service Status: Classified
FLSA: Non-Exempt Employment: Full Time
Core Hours: 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Starting salary will be $30.18 per hour.


SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Adult Court Services Department Director/Deputy
Director, supervises persons placed on probation; conducts required investigations; and may be assigned a
specialized caseload or other special duties by the Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties
may be assigned.
 Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
 Promotes and maintains positive and effective working relationships and promotes good public
relationships as a representative of Licking County Government.
 Appropriately uses the case management system to supervise caseload according to supervision
standards. Implements/monitors conditions of probation as ordered by the Court to ensure
compliance.
 Conducts pre-sentence investigations, bail bond, expungement, judicial release and other
investigations as assigned by the Court or by the Director and makes appropriate recommendations
to the Court as to dispositions and other matters.
 Interface with the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Law Enforcement Agencies, and Behavioral
Health Providers. Maintains a working relation with community agencies and criminal justice
agencies.
 Arrest and /or assist in the arrest of probation violators, initiates and follows through with
revocation proceedings. May conduct search and seizure of probationer’s person/property.
 Conduct home visits as needed.
 Performs on-call duties as specified during non-business hours.
 Conduct periodic screening for drug and alcohol use by probationers. Operates urinalysis testing,
and alcohol testing equipment.
 Maintains workload statistics and completes state required data forms.
 Maintains firearm qualification and certifications and follows all guidelines for the proper use and
handling of firearms.
 Adhere to all Court policies, guidelines, practices and procedures; act as a role model both inside
and outside the Court.
 Perform duties as workload necessitates in a timely, accurate and thorough manner and be
conscientious about meeting department productivity standards.
 Communicates regularly with Deputy Director and/or Director about department issues.
 Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; may be required to
attend seminars/training.
 Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable PERRP safety standards that pertain to the
essential functions of the position and all agency safety procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and one (1) to three (3) years
related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; must be able
to qualify in the use of firearms.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to submit written court reports and present case information when in court. Ability to speak
effectively.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common
fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only
limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral,
diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and other related software.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to obtain and maintain departmentally established level of proficiency in the use of firearms.
Must maintain strictest level of confidentiality on sensitive issues.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
 Valid driver’s license.
 Maintains unarmed self-defense certification and follows all guidelines of the department’s Use of
Force Policy and Procedure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit,
stoop, bend, and reach.  The employee must occasionally physically restrain a client.  Use hands and
fingers to search. Using a lifting motion, assist someone from a prone position on the ground to his/her
feet (such as a handcuffed or moderately incapacitated person). Walk up a flight of stairs. Run quickly up
or down a flight of stairs. Lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus to comprehend
written work instructions and prepare and maintain written records. Sufficient clarity of speech and
hearing abilities required include those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions, and
communicate effectively in person and by telephone.

Must exhibit physical dexterity and coordination necessary to operate a firearm, and use of self-defense
tactics.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in an office environment where the physical demands require sitting for
extended periods of time; Work in a field environment, including inclement weather. Frequent
use of computers and standard office equipment; may work under stress of deadlines.