Probation Officer

Location: Doolittle

Salary: $49,731.00 Annually
Location : 1001 North Doolittle Rd., Edinburg, TX
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Hidalgo County - Juvenile
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Work Hours:: Monday - Friday / 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Civil Service Position:: No
Status:: External Advertisement
Open Positions:: 01
Grade:: Level 06
Advertisement details and/or special instructions:: The selected individual must be able to maintain a flexible schedule and be available to travel outside of the county when required for training or other job-related duties. Please submit resume with application.

General Description
The Judge Mario

E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Justice Center's Juvenile Probation Officer provides professional casework, supervision and services for at risk youths to ensure efforts are made to promote the rehabilitation and protection of the community from further delinquent acts. The Judge Mario

E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Justice Center's Probation Officer is directly accountable to a Juvenile Probation Officer Supervisor/Coordinator or designee.
Applicants must be able to meet Juvenile Probation Officer Certification/Recertification standards as per the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

Examples of Work Performed
Conducts intake and risk assessments of youths to determine the appropriate level of supervision and intervention programs to ensure each youth is afforded an opportunity for rehabilitation.
Documents casework contact, status change, progress and problems to assure required contacts are being made as per standard/policies.
Responsible for the disposition of youths and the provision of appropriate resources necessary to meet the immediate and possible future needs of youth and their families.
Insures that The Judge Mario

E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Justice Center is managed in accordance with the policies/procedures/standards of Hidalgo County, the Judge Mario

E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Justice Center, and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Knows how to keep up to date on any changes in policy/procedures/standards as they pertain to Hidalgo County, The Judge Mario

E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Justice Center, and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Proficient in basic life saving methodology in order to effectively render medical assistance to juveniles on an as needed basis.
Ability to participate in training/certification in non-violent physical restraint technique as approved by the Department/Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Ability to restrain youths.
Will be required to utilize a personal vehicle to make periodic home visits and transport youths.
Maintains procedures for accomplishing administrative requirements directed by The Judge Mario

E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Justice Center's Administration.
Sets the example regarding personal appearance, to include the wearing any prescribed uniforms and/or civilian clothing as per the Department dress code.
Is able to effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, members of the general public, and other groups involved in the operation of The Judge Mario

E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Justice Center.
Requires the ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions/methods/procedures related to The Judge Mario

E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Justice Center and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Requires the ability to write reports with the proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
Is able to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner.
Has good organizational, management, interpersonal, and technical skills.
Is able to use independent judgment and discretion in working with juveniles on department supervision, including the handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems.
Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Chief Juvenile Probation Officer or his/her designee.

Education and Experience
Have acquired a bachelor's degree conferred by a college or university accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas Higher…