Adams County Common Pleas

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Description

Position Title: Adult Probation Officer

Division: Probation Department Court of Common Pleas

FLSA Status: Non-exempt 

Civil Service Status: Unclassified

Reports to: Chief Probation Officer

Work Hours: 40 hours week

Probation: Four months

Nature of Work in this Class 

Work involves the supervision of offenders placed on Probation or Community Control by the Common Pleas Court.  This position must ensure that assigned probationers are in compliance with all Court imposed conditions.   

This position is assigned basic supervision cases as ordered by the court.  A Probation Officer will carry a firearm and/or CEW at all times or when performing various duties as authorized by the Chief Probation Officer.

Essential Functions

• Responsibly Performs Duties In Accordance With Safety Concerns.

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