Juvenile Probation officer

This is the first of two levels in the Juvenile Probation series. 

 

The general purpose of this position is to identify the problems and needs of juvenile offenders and their families and to develop an individualized plan of action. Juvenile Probation Officers may be assigned specific duties related to focus area, including Intake, Field, Families in Need of Services, Truancy, Child Abuse, Drug Court, or other related areas. This may include investigating the backgrounds of juvenile and providing extensive casework services to juveniles placed on probation and their families. Work may involve preparation for court disposition, developing service plans (recommendations for plans of action) and supervising juveniles placed on probation. Juvenile Probation Officers works under close supervision of department director. Juvenile Probation Officers provide services for the Court and are commissioned as officers of the Court by the Judge.   

 

(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Other duties may be assigned.)

 

 

This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.

 

Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university with major course work in psychology, sociology, or criminal justice preferred; and one year of related experience and/or training preferred. A Master’s Degree in a related field may be substituted for a portion of the required experience. 

 

An Associate’s Degree with major course work in psychology, sociology, or criminal justice preferred; and five years full-time work experience in the field of Juvenile Justice and/or working with families may be substituted for Bachelor’s Degree requirements.

 

 

May be required to be certified or receive specialized training in areas related specifically to departmental needs to include, but not limited to:

 

 

May be required to meet continuing requirements for certifications and specialized training. Failure to obtain and/or meet requirements of any training may impact continuation of employment.

 

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

 

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, or more, and may in an emergency situation have to move over 50 pounds.

 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vison, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to juvenile clients and their families who are residing within their own homes. The employee will also see juvenile offenders in the office, at school, police substations, community centers, and courthouses. The clients may, at times, become volatile or even physically aggressive.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. 

 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.