**[ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

**[JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER

[DEPARTMENT:[ Elkhart County Judiciary-Court Services

[HIRING RATE:[ Indiana Judicial Salary Schedule for Probation Officers

[BENEFITS OFFERED:[ Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Free LTD Insurance; Free Health Clinic;[ Retirement Pension; 13 Paid Holidays annually; Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

[POSITION TO BE FILLED:[ ASAP

[HOURS and DAYS OF WORK:[ Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evenings **[ and overtime

[LOCATION OF POSITION:[ Elkhart County Courts Building, Elkhart

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

*[JOB SUMMARY: *[Responsible for completing preliminary investigations and direct supervision of assigned JUVENILE offenders.

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• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, degree in Behavioral Sciences, Social Work, or Criminal Justice
• Must possess Indiana Probation Officer Certification or able to obtain certification within six months of employment
• Indiana Youth Assessment System (IYAS) certification from IOCS, or ability to obtain certification within six months of employment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Windows based programs
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Must pass drug test and background check

[[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

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APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

[Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}