Posey County Probation Department

Posey County Probation Department The mission of the Posey County Probation Department is to uphold justice, enhance community safety, and facilitate positive change within offenders.

Congratulations Melanie and Lindsay on graduating the ACCEPT program! We are so proud of you.
04/22/2026

Congratulations Melanie and Lindsay on graduating the ACCEPT program! We are so proud of you.

Congratulations Brian on graduating the ACCEPT program! We are so proud of you!
04/09/2026

Congratulations Brian on graduating the ACCEPT program! We are so proud of you!

Congratulations TJ and Trey on graduating the ACCEPT program today!!! The sky is the limit for you two.
03/18/2026

Congratulations TJ and Trey on graduating the ACCEPT program today!!! The sky is the limit for you two.

01/27/2026

Posey County Probation will open at 10:00am tomorrow. The ACCEPT group will meet at the normal scheduled time of 8:30am. If you are scheduled to report before 10am please contact your Probation Officer to reschedule.

01/14/2026

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Position Title: Probation Officer
Number of Positions: One (1)
Posting Date: January 14, 2026
Application Deadline: January 30, 2026
Posey County Probation is currently accepting applications and resumes for a Probation Officer position.

POSITION SUMMARY
Serves as an Adult Probation Officer responsible for conducting investigations with clients, making recommendations to the courts, conducting assessments, utilizing evidence-based strategies to promote behavioral change, and supervising clients for enforcement of court orders and conditions of community supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES
*Serves at all times as an Officer of the Court.
*Utilizes and administers the Indiana Risk Assessment System (IRAS).
*Maintains appropriate communication with clients, legal representatives, treatment providers, placement agencies, and other concerned persons.
*Reviews documents pertaining to the legal and social history of clients.
*Testifies in court and makes appropriate recommendations.
*Conducts interviews with clients.
*Administers drug screens to clients.
*Conducts field visits in compliance with the Indiana Office of Court Services contact standards.
*Maintains collaboration between counselors, treatment agencies, public service agencies, placement agencies, etc., as required.
*Adheres to all Policies and Procedures of Posey County Probation and the Posey Circuit Court.
*Serves in other capacities and assignments as requested, required, and/or directed by the Chief Probation Officer, while always adhering to the department’s overall team philosophy and practice.

QUALIFICATIONS
*Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required; major in criminal justice, social work, or a related field preferred.
*Must not be less than 21 years of age and must be a U.S. citizen.
*Must believe that people are capable of behavior change.
*Must have the ability to work as a member of a team.
*Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
*Must have knowledge of available community resources.

SALARY
Salary is based on the Indiana Minimum Salary Schedule for Probation Officers.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Submit a resume, cover letter, and a minimum of three references to:

Michelle Fortune
Chief Probation Officer
Posey County Probation Department
126 E 3rd Street, Room 30
Mt. Vernon, IN 47620
or
EMAIL: [email protected]

Congratulations to Ryan and Zach on graduating the ACCEPT program! 🎉🥳👏🎊
11/19/2025

Congratulations to Ryan and Zach on graduating the ACCEPT program! 🎉🥳👏🎊

10/02/2025

Posey County Probation is currently accepting applications/resumes for two Probation Officer positions, one position is for an immediate opening and the second position will be available January 1, 2026.

Position Summary: Serves as Adult Probation Officer, responsible for conducting investigations with clients, making recommendations to the courts, conducting assessments, utilizing
evidenced-based strategies to promote behavioral change, and supervising clients for enforcement of court orders and conditions of community supervision.
Responsibilities:
- Serves at all times as an Officer of the Court.
- Utilizes and administers the Indiana Risk Assessment System.
- Maintain appropriate communication with clients, legal representatives, treatment providers, placement agencies and other concerned persons.
- Review documents pertaining to legal and social history of clients.
- Testify in court and make appropriate recommendations.
- Conducts interviews with clients
- Administer drug screens to clients.
- Conducts field visits in compliance with the Indiana Office of Court Services contact standard requirements.
- Maintain collaboration between counselors, treatment agencies, public services agencies, placement agencies etc. as required.
- Adhere to all Policies & Procedures of Posey County Probation and the Posey Circuit Court.
- Serve in other capacities and assignments as requested, required and/or directed by the Chief Probation Officer, while always adhering to the department's overall "team" philosophy and practice.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university required; major in criminal justice, social work, or related field preferred.
• Must not be less than 21 years of age and must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must believe that people are capable of behavior change.
• Must have ability to work as member of a team.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have knowledge of available community resources.

Salary: Salary is based on Indiana Minimum Salary Schedule for Probation Officers.

Posted October 2, 2026. Accepting Resumes through October 17, 2026.
Submit Resume, Cover Letter, and a minimum three references to:
Michelle Fortune
Chief Probation Officer
126 E 3rd Street
Room 30
Mt. Vernon, IN 47620
or email to: [email protected]

Congratulations Sarah! We are proud of all the hard work you have put in! We love ACCEPT graduation days.
10/01/2025

Congratulations Sarah! We are proud of all the hard work you have put in! We love ACCEPT graduation days.

We had 2 people graduate the ACCEPT program today and we are so proud! Congratulations!
07/30/2025

We had 2 people graduate the ACCEPT program today and we are so proud! Congratulations!

Happy Birthday Brody! 🥳🎉🥳
07/18/2025

Happy Birthday Brody! 🥳🎉🥳

Address

300 Main Street
Main Street, IN
47620

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18128381312

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