Interstate Compact Specialist

The Office of Judicial Administration is responsible for the efficient administration of all agencies that operate under the direction of the Chief Justice and the Supreme Court. That includes 200 personnel; fiscal management; communication; technology; legal services; intergovernmental relations; services for the trial courts; and support for court boards, commissions, and committees. The Office is headed by Interim Chief Administrative Officer Aaron Hood, who reports directly to the Chief Justice of Indiana and serves as the link between the Chief Justice and the agencies of the Court.

Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800 but may be commensurate with education and/or experience.

To Apply:

Please apply by February 13, 2026

This position serves as Interstate Compact Specialist within the Indiana Office of Court Services, in the division of Justice Services. This position processes documentation, communications, and the interstate process for adult and juvenile supervised individuals who request a transfer to reside in another state.

Specialists will process transfer requests and compact activities through the Adult and Juvenile Tracking Systems. This position promotes public safety by providing effective surveillance strategies for supervised individuals across state lines. This position follows compliance and enforcement of Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS) and Interstate Commission for Juveniles (ICJ). In addition, this position serves as a liaison between Indiana’s community supervision staff of each county, and the respective Compact Office for the state in which the supervised individual has requested to reside.

Additional responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Process interstate compact correspondence; travel permits, transfer requests/responses, violation reports/responses, closure notices/responses, progress reports, and reporting instructions requests/replies.
• Maintain updated electronic and written records using the Adult and Juvenile Tracking Systems.
• Serve as a liaison providing assistance to Indiana county level community supervision staff and Compact staff representing other states.
• Monitor time sensitive deadlines, run audit reports, and ensure compliance.
• Proofread documents for accuracy, completeness, and eligibility.
• Prepare local counties for National Commission audits; advise counties of overdue documentation.
• Prepare and conduct Interstate Compact training for Indiana community supervision staff.
• Serve as a mediator between Indiana and commission states, to resolve issues concerning a specific case and/or interpretation of rules.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for state compact agencies and local community supervision staff.
• Cross train on the coordination of the return of Juvenile Runaways and Absconders.
• Attend web-based training for adult and juvenile compacts and state council meetings.
• Assist Parole Interstate Compact staff, as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of Indiana Court System and Interstate Compact process, rules, and procedures with an emphasis on the probation process, stakeholders, and their roles
• Knowledge, or ability and willingness to learn ICOTS and UNITY

• Exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials
• Maintain personal and business affairs in a manner that ensures public confidence in the integrity, competence, impartiality, and independence of the judiciary as well as avoid situations that could lead to conflict, or the appearance of conflict

• Interact with all persons in a respectful manner, maintain business-like appearance, and promote harmony in the workplace
• Interact with executive branch agencies, federal agencies, and judicial officers in a manner that promotes confidence and respect in the Office of Judicial Administration

• Communicate information accurately, clearly, and confidently in both verbal and written correspondence
• Build rapport with internal staff as well as external community staff to ensure smooth operation

• Manage time and multiple…