Juvenile Probation Officer

Position

Juvenile Probation Officer I

Full Time

Reno, NV

$64,916.80 - $84,406.40 per year

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Under close supervision, receives training on a wide range of casework in Juvenile Services programs in a manner consistent with the policies, procedures, and practices of the Department of Juvenile Services and in compliance with NRS Chapter 62; and performs related work as required.

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral sciences, criminal justice, human services, social work, or a closely related field
• One year of full-time experience working directly with adolescents in one or more of the following fields: criminal justice, social services, or education AND a bachelor's degree in any other discipline
• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of application
• Must be a United States Citizen at time of application
• Successful completion of the Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) academy in the first year of employment including passing the Nevada POST Physical Readiness Test and must maintain POST requirements per NRS/NAC 289 for continued employment in this classification
• CPR/First Aid certification upon appointment at own expense and must maintain CPR/First Aid certification for continued employment in this classification
• A valid Nevada Class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification
• Complete and submit a Personal History Statement and pass an extensive background investigation
• Submit a set of fingerprints
• Successfully complete a Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) examination
• Submit to a psychological examination
• Pass a thorough pre-employment medical examination in accordance with NAC 289.110, and drug screen
• Not have been convicted of a felony in this State or of any offense which would be a felony if committed in this State
• Not have been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude or the unlawful use, sale or possession of a controlled substance; or as listed in NRS 62B.270
• Not have a documented history of physical violence
• Not have resigned in lieu of termination or been terminated from any civil services employment for substantiated misconduct involving dishonesty as described in NAC 289.110
• Successful completion of Defensive Tactics annually for continued employment in this classification
• Successful completion of Department approved and mandated training for continued employment
• Will work on-call rotation including weekends, holidays and evenings and maintain a flexible work schedule
• Must submit to a TB test upon appointment at own expense
• Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work
• Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification
• Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater

Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment. Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.