STARK COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING
POSITION TITLE: H.O.P.E. PROGRAM PROBATION OFFICER

The Court of Common Pleas, General Division, is seeking an individual to serve as a Probation Officer for individuals referred to the H.O.P.E. Program for mental health services. Under the direct supervision of
the County Probation Program Director and indirect supervision of the Deputy Court Administrator, this position is responsible for supervising probationers convicted of felony offenses. Other duties include: working extensively with the offices of the Common Pleas Court Judges, prosecutors, law enforcement personnel, child support enforcement agency staff, and the Stark County Day Reporting Program: providing intensive field and office contacts; making arrests and transporting offenders; testifying at revocation hearings, conducting investigations and writing reports, working in collaboration with the mental health system and participating in the H.O.P.E. Program team meetings and case reviews.

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree is required. A focus on criminal justice, corrections, law enforcement, social services or related field or related field or equivalent education and experience. Must possess at least one (1) years experience in probation or parole field services. Must become certified in unarmed self-defense within one (1) year of hire. Must not have any legal prohibition against carrying a firearm; must become certified in Firearms Training and carry a weapon. Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license. Knowledge of or experience in the mental health field preferred.

Unusual working conditions: requires evening and weekend hours. Requires work in high-risk areas and high-risk situations. This is a grant-funded position.

SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: ARLUNE CULLER, STARK COUNTY PROBATION DIRECTOR
BOW BUILDING
201 CLEVELAND AVENUE SW, SUITE 103
CANTON, OHIO 44702

Date posted: 12/30/2019