Adult Probation Officer

Ogle County Court Services is seeking a full-time Adult Probation Officer to provide supervision of justice-involved individuals while supporting rehabilitation, accountability, and public safety. This role emphasizes structured probation responsibilities, evidence-based supervision, and supportive engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise individuals on probation, ensuring compliance with court-ordered conditions.
• Conduct office visits, home visits, and collateral contacts.
• Develop individualized supervision plans using risk/needs assessments.
• Apply motivational interviewing, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioral strategies to support behavior change.
• Identify barriers (housing, employment, transportation, treatment) and connect clients to community services.
• Monitor compliance with financial obligations, public service, and other court requirements.
• Prepare professional reports and provide court testimony as needed.
• Participate in on-call rotation per union contract.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, or related field preferred).
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and professionally.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must meet AOIC hiring eligibility and pre-employment standards.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience working with justice-involved adults, probation, parole, corrections, court services, or community-based supervision programs.
• Background in social work, case management, human services, counseling, behavioral health, or related fields.
• Experience conducting assessments, developing case plans, identifying risk and needs, and connecting individuals to community-based resources.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices including motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, cognitive-behavioral interventions, and behavior change strategies.
• Experience working with individuals impacted by substance use, mental health concerns, housing instability, unemployment, or other barriers to successful community adjustment.
• Training or experience in crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, conflict resolution, and managing challenging behaviors.
• Experience preparing professional documentation, court reports, treatment referrals, progress summaries, or presenting information in a legal setting.
• Familiarity with Illinois courts, criminal justice systems, probation practices, or community corrections.
• Bilingual skills or experience working with diverse populations are valued.
• Illinois LCSW, LCPC, or other relevant professional credentials are valued bonuses; however, this position does not involve independent clinical services.

Benefits:

• IMRF pension, FOP Union membership
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance + supplemental options
• 35-hour work week and observed Ogle County holidays
• Professional development and training

Application Process

To be considered, applicants must complete all of the following by July 17, 2026:

• Submit a cover letter and résumé to Cindy Bergstrom, Director, by email at cbergstrom@oglecountyil.gov or by mail to 106 S. 5th Street, Suite 100, Oregon, IL 61061.
• Complete the AOIC State ProbationCourt Services Employment Application and be placed on the State hiring eligibility list. https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/documents-and-forms/employment-application/

Applications will be accepted through July 17, 2026. Interviews will be scheduled after the closing date.

Ogle County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ogle County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics,, protected veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.