Juvenile Probation Officer - Pre-Court - Juvenile Probation

Description

THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

The Juvenile Probation Officer performs professional correction work supervising juveniles placed on probation or in detention by the courts. Work involves assessing juvenile probationers, meeting with probationers to ensure adherence to terms of probation, and maintaining records of probationers' activities and status. Employee is also responsible for providing clients with limited counseling and referring clients to probation assistance programs, and conferring with law enforcement and court personnel in matters pertaining to violation of probation by clients. Work may also involve developing supervision and treatment plans for probationers, supervising juveniles in detention facilities to ensure their safety and welfare, and transporting juveniles between jails, medical institutions, schools, etc. Duties assigned to employees in the job title vary according to division assignments and/or allocation of workload. Employee is subject to the usual potential hazards of contact with legally delinquent juveniles.

Examples of Duties

Maintains individual case files, recording all contacts and preparing reports of clients' status.

Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing and/or file maintenance programs to enter, store and/or retrieve information.

Testifies in court as to probationers' status and adherence to reporting schedules and other terms of probation, as appropriate.

Calls detainees' family members if necessary; and advises detainees of rules and regulations.

Observes detainees' demeanor to determine mental state and possible need for treatment and/or closer observation.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Documents all contacts with juveniles and others involved in their case, along with all activities involved.

Answers phone calls, check- ins, and e-mails; prepares correspondence as necessary.

Prepares Case Plans or Case Plan Reviews along with all information needed for case.

Attends court as necessary; checks over all paperwork; enters all adjudication information into the computer.

Completes sex offender risk assessments for sex offenders that have hearings for Judge to assign risk level.

Sends copy of sex offender registration and orders to stop registering to proper law enforcement agency.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree AND one year of experience in a social service, community, corrections or juvenile agency that deals with offenders or disadvantaged persons. OR

A bachelor's degree AND one year of graduate study in criminology, corrections, counseling, law, social work, psychology, sociology, or other field of instruction approved by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

Eligible for certification within six (6) months as a Juvenile Probation Officer by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days.

Officer must meet the requirements in Title 37, Chapters 343 & 344 of the Texas Administrative Code including but not limited to being of good moral character and at least 21 years of age.

Must be able to pass a State Criminal History background check.

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.

Supplemental Information

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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

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Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• Denton County

• 940-349-3088

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