STARK COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING

POSITION TITLE: 

PROBATION DEPARTMENT / PROBATION OFFICER III

The Court of Common Pleas, General Division, is seeking an individual to serve as a Probation Officer for the Stark County Probation Program.  Under the direct supervision of the Probation Department Director and indirect supervision of the Deputy Court Administrator, this position is responsible for supervising probationers convicted of felony offenses.  Other duties include: working extensively with the offices of the Common Pleas Court Judges, prosecutors, law enforcement personnel, child enforcement agency staff, and the Stark County Day Reporting Program: providing intensive field and office contacts, making arrests and transporting offenders; testifying at revocation hearings, conducting investigations and writing reports.

Qualifications:  A Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, corrections, law enforcement, social services or related field is preferred.  Must possess at least one (1) year experience in probation or parole field services.  Must not have any legal prohibition against carrying a firearm; must become certified in Firearms Training and carry a weapon.  Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license with a good driving record.

Unusual working conditions:  Requires evening and weekend hours.  Requires work in high-risk areas and high-risk situations.  Veterans are encouraged to apply.  

SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:

ANDREW CESSNA STARK COUNTY PROBATION DIRECTOR    

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