Juvenile Probation Officer

overview

examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill one (1) current west jefferson vacancy in the department of juvenile services and future vacancies as they occur. Under general direction, the purpose of this position is to provide investigative services for the court and rehabilitative services to juveniles and their families while enforcing probationary conditions. The person hired for this position is given an oath of office and has the power to arrest juveniles.

Employees in this classification perform highly technical, legal and social work. Position is responsible for gathering and reviewing information, preparing presentations, and working with juveniles and their parents to facilitate rehabilitation. Appears in court, provides testimony/recommendations relative to contempt, reviews, dispositions, and revocation. Supervises juveniles on probation, monitors behaviors and activities and ensures court order compliance. May work either on east or west bank, be subject to inter-division assignment transfer, and may be required to work evenings and weekends.

Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference.

• possession of at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in sociology, psychology, social work, social welfare, criminal justice or other related behavioral science;
  or any accredited bachelor’s degree plus at least one (1) year of full-time, paid work experience involving delinquent, socially maladjusted juveniles (7 to 17 years of age) in professions such as counseling, or social work.
• proof of education is required in the form of college transcript.
• note: any conviction listed in the louisiana child protection act (louisiana r.s. 15:587.1) is considered disqualifying, unless written proof of pardon is submitted in time for consideration with the application.
• related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate.

• written test — weighted 100%
• the written test assesses entry-level job knowledge that is needed to work with juvenile justice involved youth. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications listed on this announcement will be notified of the date, time, and place of the assembled testing.
• job posting no. 6551-11r
• date: 11/30/07
• amended: 10/18/13
• re-opened: 05/16/25