Intake Probation Officer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Adhere to and enforce building policies
• Inform Juvenile Center Administration of reported issues in a timely fashion
• Effectuate Emergency Building Code Procedures; coordinate with first responders
• Prevent liability by adhering to 4 key principles: Medical, Psychological, Illegal Detention regarding Admit charges, and Prosecution-No Files after Admission
• Do not admit minors to the facility for non-detainable offenses
• Release minors whose cases have been rejected by Prosecution
• Ensure medical screenings are completed prior to entering detention and before the transporting officer leaves the Intake Area
• Ensure psychological assessments are completed prior to entering detention and before the transporting officer leaves the Intake Area
• Study all Probation Reports/Notes, DCS Reports, Placement Reports, Prior Fact Sheets and Juvenile Center Detention Notebooks prior to allowing an individual admission; identify dangerously/sexually aggressive behavior and notify Administration and Department Heads of findings in order to ensure safety; mark Resident Chart accordingly (High Risk 3) and log in current Detention Notebooks
• Work with local police agencies to complete the Intake Admissions Procedures, ensuring the Probable Cause Affidavit is signed
• Ensure the following is completed for a new admission:
• Detention Screening and Report Form
• Prison Rape and Elimination Packet (Federally required)
• Preliminary Inquiry (Probation Officers must complete this form)
• Medical and Dental Release Form
• MAYSI-2 Screening Release Form and test scores
• Risk Assessment Form
• Rights Packet and Consent to Release Background Information
• Three copies of the police report (as required by Prosecutor)
• Police report checklist
• Resident Chart (which goes to Detention after Intake)
• Folder record
• Dress Code for Residents
• Resident Shoe Disclaimer
• Property sheet and card
• Ensure effective daily operation of the Intake Department, including the following tasks:
• Complete the Population Sheet
• Perform head count during every shift
• Document actions/events that occur in the facility
• Report daily situations to the Administration
• Log and monitor all appointments that occur with residents
• Log all Court dates, off-site medical and psychological runs for detained residents in Intake Calendar Book
• Report emergency situations using the Probation Status Report
• Complete IGS/IBS referrals and packets
• Complete proper pat-down of incoming residents, ensuring gender-to-gender pat-downs
• Oversee Document Center for all Juvenile Center departments
• Effectuate and log Video Visitation
• Maintain personal property of detained residents
• Scan police reports
• Distribute Daily Population Sheet to Administration, Medical, Psychological, Education, Resident Supervision, Security and Housekeeping
• Interview and counsel residents and their parents as needed
• Verify all information gathered about resident with their legal guardian
• Complete computer procedures through Quest
• Responsible for Central Control Console as needed
• Assist Security with the Visitation sign in process, ensuring appropriateness of visitor
• Prepare reports for detained minors
• Represent the Probation Department by attending all Detention/Initial Hearings for all new admits, providing verbal recommendation to the Court regarding detention; enter services for detained minor that do not have a probation officer assigned into MAGIK, using the Quest system
• Effectuate all Court Orders that deal with detained juveniles
• Monitor and document all communication with detained residents, ensuring rights are protected
• Effectuate psychological and medical procedures, accepting medication if no nurse is present and using a Medical Control Form
• Work with CPS to make and log referrals, providing a safe and secure environment to conduct abuse allegations
• Ensure compliance with the Interstate Compact Policy as mandated by the State of Indiana
• Ensure following shift is properly notified of all important information
• Act as Custody Supervisor as directed by the Administration and the Department of Corrections
• Must be able to work mandatory overtime when required to ensure proper staffing of the department

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL:

The Intake Probation Officer must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution of higher learning and must hold a Probation Officer Certification. Qualified applicants will pass an NCIC check and drug screen.

Specific Skills Include:

Ability to effectively communicate by telephone, in writing and in person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $81,700.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person