Specialized JPO - Juvenile Probation

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• Assesses needs of juvenile and family to determine appropriate residential placement facility.
• Secures residential placement for juvenile
• Counsels with juveniles, family and other person and/or agencies as needed; provide Crisis Intervention Counseling to families.
• Travels to placement facilities in and out of the state.
• Prepares documentation for cases scheduled for detention and court appearances and/or hearings; testifies before court as to the recommendations required.
• Maintains written reports and daily chronological notes for each juvenile in placement or pending placement
• Conducts random drug testing on juveniles as needed.
• Works as liaison with the District Attorney’s office and offers recommendations regarding court proceedings.
• Attends staff meetings and training conferences as required for maintenance of Juvenile Probation Officer Certification.
• Makes post-placement and aftercare referrals.
• Maintains monthly contact with juvenile, family and program staff.
• Maintains juvenile’s behavior and progress in placement.  Addresses issues as needed through face-to-face visits.
• Updates the court on issues and/or changes regarding child’s progress and placement status.
• Conduct training of staff in department and other Juvenile Probation departments.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or other state approved related field.
• 2 years job related experience.
• Good computer, verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills, interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
• Ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner. 
• Minimum 21 years of age; Certified Juvenile Probation Officer. 
• On-call 24 hours a day and subject to irregular work hours.

STARTING SALARY: $39.59 hourly

This position is eligible for additional compensation based upon state supplement and certification pay.

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

An applicant may not have any of the following disqualifying criminal history:

1) A felony conviction against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 10 years; a deferred adjudication for a felony against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 10 years or current felony probation or parole.

2) A jailable misdemeanor conviction against the laws of this state, another state or the United States within the past 5 years; a deferred adjudication for a jailable misdemeanor against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 5 years or current misdemeanor probation or parole.

3) Registered as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

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All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
 
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