Juvenile Probation Officer

JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER -

Incumbent in this position will provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of juvenile law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Incumbents make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.

Location:

Circuit One Probation & Community Intervention, 1800 St. Mary Ave., Pensacola, FL 32502 Contact Person:
Juvenile Probation Officer Supervisor Lori Jamison, 850/595-8795, Lori.

Jamison Starting Salary: $1,730.40 Bi-weekly (In accordance with the current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into this position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee's current rate, whichever is higher.)

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university at the time of submission of the candidate profile; or, Four years of experience working directly with adolescents in one or more of the following fields: criminal justice (e.g., law enforcement, courts, correction/rehabilitation facilities, or probation/parole), social services (e.g., child protective services, crisis intervention, foster care/group homes, adoption, or mental health/substance abuse treatment), or education.

An associate degree from an accredited college or university at the time of submission of the candidate profile and two years' experience working directly with adolescents in one or more of the following fields: criminal justice (e.g., law enforcement, courts, correction/rehabilitation facilities, or probation/parole), social services (e.g., child protective services, crisis intervention, foster care/group homes, adoption, or mental health/substance abuse treatment), or education.

A valid driver's license is required. Juvenile Probation Officers are required to maintain CPR and First Aid Certifications throughout employment. Knowledge of computer programs. Ability to make recommendations concerning the processing and handling of delinquent youth. Ability to develop case plans; communicate effectively. Ability to determine work priorities. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with community and judicial partners for the purpose of information sharing and collaboration to address community concerns and promote safe and nurturing communities.

Ability to make independent decisions based on individual analysis, have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to conduct and document interviews.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates with a bachelor's degree or higher level of education. Preference will be given to candidate who is a certified State of Florida Juvenile Probation Officer.