09/16/2024
APPLY at www.kosciusko.in.gov or Kosciusko County Human Resources Department.
NOW HIRING:
Home Detention Officer
Full-Time - 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Monday & 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Tuesday - Friday
Starting Wage: $26.82
Responsibilities:
• Influence and support behavioral change through evidence-based practices.
• Review offender applications by investigating criminal history, conduct an interview and determine potential eligibility for the program.
• Support and supervise offenders through risk assessments and review court orders ensuring ex*****on of incarceration time and compliance. • Provide safe environment for offenders to obtain treatment and education services identified within their treatment plan.
• Conduct assessments and develop case management procedures/documents for each offender.
• Maintain current and accurate files for each offender under assigned caseload.
• Prepare all intake documentation ensuring all required forms are complete. Properly explain program rules, regulations and install GPS electronic monitoring device.
• Perform drug screenings, field visits at offender's home, install electronic monitoring equipment and verify proper operation.
• Ensure offenders are actively participating in treatment services as needed. Enter change of schedule requests for offenders into electronic monitoring program/software and verify offender movement within electronic monitoring program/software.
• Collaborate with offenders, employers, treatment providers, residential facilities and law enforcement agencies to ensure offenders is complying with services. Assist in explaining the program policies by answering questions and mediating conflict resolution.
• Maintain frequent communication with attorneys, Prosecutor and Deputy Prosecutors, counselors, courts, detention agencies, school personnel and law enforcement agencies.
• Collect and prepare documentation for the Court, identify the offenders' progress and testify in court when necessary.
• Ensure offenders' program fees are paid and participants in the collection process of fees, as needed.
• Perform legal searches of offenders' homes, person, vehicles and/or other property belonging to the offender.
• Respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis and serve on call on rotation basis.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Social or Behavioral Sciences is preferred, or related field. Equivalent job experience will be considered.
• Possession of and/or ability to acquire and maintain certification/training within time specified by Department, including but not limited to Indiana Risk Assessment (IRAS) certification, pre-basic 40 certification through ILEA, defensive tactics and firearm qualification.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Working knowledge of standard policies and practices of local, state, federal processes, with ability to accurately complete required legal reports, make recommendations to the court and apply and adapt procedures as caseload demands.
• Ability to operate issued equipment, including, but not limited to, duty belt, bullet-proof vest, firearm, electronic monitoring equipment and assigned vehicle.
• Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and a demonstrated safe driving record.