Juvenile Probation Officer - Field - Juvenile Probation

Juvenile Probation Officer – Field – Juvenile Probation

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The Juvenile Probation Officer performs professional work 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, maintaining records, providing limited counseling, and referring clients to probation assistance programs. The officer confers with law enforcement and court personnel regarding violations, develops supervision and case plans, supervises juveniles in detention facilities, and transports juveniles between jails, medical institutions, schools, and placements.

• Maintain juvenile records, recording all contacts, filing physical and electronic records, copying files for placement, updating case plans, and conducting assessments and screenings.
• Utilize computerized data entry equipment and various word processing/file‑maintenance programs to store and retrieve information.
• Enforce court orders and maintain court‑ordered contact with juveniles under court supervision.
• Attend court hearings, gather information, and prepare and distribute court‑related documents for pre‑trial, adjudication, and detention hearings.
• Testify in court regarding probationers’ status and adherence to reporting schedules and other terms of probation.
• Conduct office visits and field visits with juveniles at home, school, or elsewhere.
• Answer phone calls, phone check‑ins, and emails; prepare correspondence as necessary.
• Document all contacts with juveniles and others involved in their case.
• Refer juveniles and families to various programs available through the department and community.
• Transport juveniles to placements and visit them as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred:
  Minimum one year of experience in a social service, community, criminal justice, or juvenile justice agency.

• At least 21 years of age.
• No disqualifying criminal history as described in the TAC.
• Never had any type of certification revoked by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
• Complete the training required by the TAC.
• Pass the certification exam required by 344.700 of the TAC.
• Certification as a Juvenile Probation Officer by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department within six (6) months of initial employment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a Texas driver’s license within 90 days.
• Ability to work more than 40 hours during the work week when necessary.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.

Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families, including group health and dental coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, life, disability, and long‑term care insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Additional benefits include 12 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, and other programs.

Denton County is 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. All EEO requirements are applicable.

Employees who have been employed for one year and have worked 1,250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for the following reasons: birth, adoption, placement of a child in foster care; caring for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition;

or an employee with a serious health condition. Employees should contact Human Resources for additional information.

For more information, see the Office of Federal Contract Compliance posters: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and https:// For FMLA, see https:// and https://.

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