Fayette County Probation Department

02/11/2026

This week our juvenile administrative assistant Crystal Isaacs Richardson completed 25 years of service to the people of Fayette County. Crystal is a wealth of knowledge and one of the kindest people in local government. Thank you for everything you do, Crystal!

01/25/2026

The Probation Department will be closed Monday January 26th, 2026 due to weather. Be safe and stay warm!

12/05/2025

You’re invited to an Open House at the Fayette County Women’s Work Release & Detention Center on Wednesday, December 17th, from 2–6 PM.

Come by and visit!

11/04/2025

The Probation Department is closed for the rest of the day (11/4/25) due to a power outage. Please call tomorrow to reschedule your appointment if you had one.

10/01/2025

Congratulations to our very own Chuck Whallon on his retirement today. We wish him nothing but the best and thank him for all of his hard work, dedication, and knowledge he bestowed to us.

08/29/2025

08/15/2025

The Fayette County Probation Department has an opening for an Adult Probation Officer.

NOTICE OF JOB OPENING

Position Title: Adult Probation Officer (Grant-funded)

Salary: $42,311 (Minimum Salary Schedule for Probation Officers for 2025)
Status: Full Time
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Major duties include:
-Supervises, meets, and monitors assigned probationers.
-Maintains accurate case files.
-Prepares and files documents for Court hearings and testifies in Court as directed.
-Makes referrals for services to meet the needs of the probationer and collaborates with various referral/community agencies.
-Conducts field/home visits of probationers.
-Conducts drug and alcohol screenings.
-Attends staff meetings, educational sessions and seminars as required.
-Maintains current knowledge of applicable local, state and federal rules/regulations.
-Serves as Department representative on various committees as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university required.
-Must be at least 21 years of age and must be a US citizen.
-Pass a background check with no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions for domestic violence.
-Possession of or ability to obtain Probation Officer certification as established by the State Judicial Conference within six months of hire.
-Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
-Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment.
-Adapts readily to new situations, changes in the workplace and work well under pressure.
-Possesses problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
-Willingness and working understanding of promoting positive change while holding probationers accountable.
-Ability to attend continuing educational courses.
-Ability to occasionally work extended hours and travel out of town, sometimes overnight.
-Possession of a valid driver's license.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested persons should submit a resume, cover letter, and a minimum of three (3) personal/professional references to the Fayette County Probation Department at 111 W. 4th St. Connersville, Indiana 47331 or by e-mail to [email protected]

Please apply by September 12th, 2025.

FAYETTE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

06/04/2025

Our phone lines are currently down. Metronet is aware and working to fix the problem.