<p>Probation Officer-Juvenile JobID: 1220</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>Professional/Probation Officer - Juvenile</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>12/12/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Elkhart County Judiciary-Juvenile Detention</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>12/12/2025</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>Ongoing Applications</p> <p>Additional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE</p> <p>JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER</p> <p>DEPARTMENT: Elkhart County Judiciary-Court Services</p> <p>HIRING RATE: Indiana Judicial Salary Schedule for Probation Officers</p> <p>BENEFITS OFFERED: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Free LTD Insurance; Free Health Clinic; Retirement Pension; 13 Paid Holidays annually; Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time</p> <p>POSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAP</p> <p>HOURS & DAYS OF WORK: Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evenings & overtime</p> <p>LOCATION OF POSITION: Elkhart County Courts Building</p> <p>TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Within County (please complete driving page on application)</p> <p>JOB SUMMARY:</p> <p>Provides supervision for juvenile offenders placed on probation with the goals of providing services that are in the best interest of the child and family, protection of the public, assistance of victims, and the reduction of recidivism, as directed by the Elkhart County Juvenile Court with an emphasis on use of evidence-based practices.</p> <p>JOB REQUIREMENTS:</p> <ul> <li>Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, degree in Behavioral Sciences, Social Work, or Criminal Justice </li><li>Compliance with Indiana Judicial Center requirements for certification and continuing education for probation officers </li><li>Ability to supervise and respond to irate, intoxicated, mentally ill, and possibly violent juveniles </li><li>Knowledge of evidence-based practices; ability to understand Indiana Statutes </li><li>Must be 21 years of age and be an American Citizen </li><li>Effective verbal and written communication skills; Proficiency with Windows based programs </li><li>Valid driver's license and reliable transportation </li><li>Must pass drug test and background check </li></ul> <p>Elkhart County Human Resources</p> <p>117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526</p> <p>Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750</p> <p>APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED</p> <p>Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer</p>