Pre-Sentence Investigation Writer - PSI Probation Officer
Company: Portage County Ohio
Location: Ravenna
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
TITLE: Pre-Sentence Investigation Writer – Probation Officer JOB
OBJECTIVES: Under the direction of the Chief of Probation and/or
Assistant Chief and Unit Supervisor. The incumbent prepares
Pre-Sentence Investigation reports for the Common Pleas Courts
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Prepares Pre-Sentence Investigation reports
for the Common Pleas Courts which include: Enforces rules and
regulations of probation and all orders of the Court, including
collection of court costs, restitution and supervision fees
Maintains responsibility for assigned caseload Conducts
face-to-face office meetings with clients to ensure compliance
Documents case file notes and collateral contacts Obtaining and
reviewing court documents. Reviewing police reports Conducting
comprehensive criminal history checks Interviewing defendants
utilizing the Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS) Interviewing
victims and preparing Victim Impact Statements Conducting
collateral interviews as necessary Make appropriate recommendations
to the Court based on sentencing guidelines and the facts obtained
in the case Submitting supplemental information to the Courts when
necessary Maintaining completed PSI reports on the designated “P”
drive in the proper format Completes required training on an annual
basis Follows CCA standards relative to ORAS quality assurance
LEADS Operator Ability to organize effectively Ability to type
efficiently with Word and Adobe Acrobat Ability to compile reports
with minimal to no grammatical/factual errors Attends sentencing
hearings, if necessary Offering court testimony when required
Assigning Pre-Sentence Investigations, if directed Maintains
spreadsheet with case assignments, if directed Assists in training
new officers, if directed Back up SCRAM officer when assigned
Processes and monitors Interstate Compact cases, if directed
Facilitates Thinking For a Change groups with offenders (T4C)
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs other job-related duties as
directed by Supervisor. Duties may require use of personal vehicle
for County business with mileage reimbursement if County car is not
available.
Keywords: Portage County Ohio, Lorain , Pre-Sentence Investigation Writer - PSI Probation Officer, Accounting, Auditing , Ravenna, Ohio
