Juvenile Probation Department - Special Programs – Juvenile Probation Officer Level Iv

Juvenile Probation Officer (Level IV)

The Juvenile Probation Officer (Level IV) oversees, mentors, and monitors moderate to high-risk juvenile offenders under intensive supervision which may include youth adjudicated of a sex offense, habitual offending patterns, gang affiliated and/or with extensive mental health and/or substance abuse issues. The Probation Officer works collaboratively with local law enforcement agencies in deploying supervision and suppression strategies with habitual offending youth and youth who may be deemed gang affiliated and have committed serious delinquent acts.

The Probation Officer also provides coordinated services and supervision while the youth is in a contracted residential facility and upon their return to the home to include collaboration with the Texas Department of Families and Protective Services. The Probation Officer represents the Department at all court related hearings.

Currently, this is a certified paid position which pays $71,934.86 gross annual salary and is subject to the non-certified general services pay dependent on state funding every biennium.

Acceptable Experience and Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years' experience in related agency work dealing with young people, law enforcement, or related area. Case management experience is preferred.

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, and other Requirements

In order to access into the County's network and systems, a personal mobile smart device is required by the hire start date.

Must have telephone and report residence.

Must have vehicle for transportation.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.

Proof of automobile liability insurance coverage is required.

Must become certified as a Juvenile Probation Officer within thirty (30) days of completing the department's New Employee Orientation.

Must maintain certification as a Juvenile Probation Officer by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

Must be certified in Handle with Care (HWC) or any other restraint technique adopted, and as required by the department.

Essential Duties

Provides intensive supervision and mentoring of juveniles, monitoring a caseload with moderate to high-risk youth to include conducting home, school, field, office and community visits;

Complies with visits and/or contacts as required by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the Juvenile Probation Department supervision matrix and/or program(s) design;

Conducts interviews/assessments; prepares social history investigations; develops individual supervision case plans for juveniles and oversees participation of juvenile's court ordered programs;

Participates in school, therapeutic and/or other related meetings to ensure court compliances and/or service delivery;

Oversees behavior of juveniles and ensures the juveniles follow Court Orders;

Prepares chronological reports to document progress for court proceedings and treatment purposes;

Refers youth and families to community-based services; building community capacity to provide opportunities for youth to be successful;

Coordinates community resources required by the case plan and/or court order.

Ensures coordination with other team members (if applicable);

Is responsible for making decisions regarding detention of juveniles and release of juveniles, modification of probationary status; makes recommendations to the Court regarding the disposition of juveniles' cases.

Attends mandatory and scheduled meetings and training sessions;

Testifies before the Juvenile Court as required and makes recommendations to the Court on supervision strategies and treatment plans for the juvenile;

Prepares and files court papers such as requests for petitions, motions to modify dispositions, and affidavits requesting a Directive to Apprehend, as well as Review Reports and Memorandums to the Court;

Administers and completes risk assessments;

Implements Effective Practices in Community Supervision (EPICS)…