Parole Probation Officer-E (9-P11)
State of Michigan
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Posted: March 3, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Probation Officer
City of Indianapolis
Marion County Circuit and Superior Courts
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204
Salary
From $42,311
per year
Type
Closes
April 4, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
A Probation Officer in this role works with the court system to supervise clients under probation, conduct investigations, and ensure they follow legal requirements while connecting them to support services.
The job involves interviewing people, visiting them in the community, testifying in court, and handling paperwork to help rehabilitate offenders.
It's a good fit for someone with a bachelor's degree who is organized, communicates well, and has an interest in criminal justice or social work, especially if they speak another language.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required (final semester students may apply pending graduation)
- Pass the Probation Officers' Certification Examination for Indiana within six months of employment
- Administer the Indiana Risk Assessment System
- Conduct client interviews, field visits, and presentence investigations
- Testify in court and make recommendations
- Maintain communication with clients, legal representatives, treatment providers, and agencies
- Adhere to Marion Superior Court policies and procedures
Full Job Description
A Probation Officer serves at all times as an Officer of the Court and will be assigned a unit based on the needs of the department which include casework, presentence investigations/PDR writer, intake, and court team.
Requirements
- Utilizes and administers the Indiana Risk Assessment System.- Maintains appropriate communication with clients, legal representatives, treatment providers, placement agencies and other concerned persons.- Reviews documents pertaining to legal and social history of clients.- Completes court paperwork and correspondence as required.- Testifies in court and makes appropriate recommendations.- Conducts interviews with clients to inform them of legal requirements of supervision.- Conducts field visits in compliance with the Indiana Office of Court Services contact standard requirements.- Maintains collaboration between counselors, treatment agencies, public services agencies, placement agencies etc.
as required.- Adheres to all Policies & Procedures of the Marion Superior Court.- Serves in other capacities and assignments as requested, required and/or directed by the Chief Probation Officer, while always adhering to the department’s overall “team” philosophy and practice.
Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree required.
Previous internship in probation helpful.
Required to pass the Probation Officers' Certification Examination for Indiana within six months of employment as a probation officer. Other certificates and training may be required to in order to serve in other assignments within the department.
Bi-lingual skills in Spanish, ASL, Burmese, or other langugages are beneficial and involve a salary enhancement.
To apply, please email your resume AND a copy of your certified college transcripts to probationapplicants@indy.gov by April 3, 2026. Both the resume and transcripts MUST be received for consideration.
However, students in their final semester can apply, indicating their graduation date on the email and may be considered pending graduation and receipt of final transcripts.
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