JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER I/II (EARLY RETIREMENT)

Clark County (NV) • Las Vegas, NV

91d • $54,849 - $91,686 • Remote

About The Position

Department of Juvenile Justice Services is a comprehensive public service agency that performs more than the traditional Juvenile Court functions of probation and detention. The department also provides intervention services, guidance and daily supervision for youth ages 18 and under who are involved in delinquency and truancy. We strive to ensure a safe community through partnerships involving youth, families, and community stakeholders. Our mission is to promote the safety and restoration of the community; hold juvenile offenders accountable for their behavior; and assist offenders and families in recognizing their potential by providing meaningful treatment, services and programs. Juvenile Justice probation officers are primarily assigned to three divisions; Detention, Probation or the Spring Mountain Youth Camp. Officers will supervise the daily living, social, educational and treatment of youth; maintain sight and sound supervision of groups of juvenile detainees in a locked facility; monitor family visits; provide direct field supervision of juvenile offenders including home and school visits, manage court ordered conditions of probation; and counsel and advise youth and their families regarding pertinent personal, social, educational, financial, vocational and health matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Education or Special Education, Behavioral Science, Counseling, Early Childhood, Health Science, Child Development, Communication, Public or Business Administration or a closely related field.
• Experience in working with youth is desirable.
• Must be capable of passing P.O.S.T. pre-agility Fitness Standards as defined by N.A.C. 289.300 (1)(f).
• For Juvenile Probation Officer II: Two (2) years of full-time professional level experience in providing probation and casework/counseling services to juveniles.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at time of appointment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment.
• Must possess a valid P.O.S.T. level II certificate upon completion of probationary period at the JPO I level.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct field supervision of juvenile offenders including home and school visits, weapons and contraband searches and drug testing.
• Enforces adherence to court ordered conditions of probation; investigates and processes probation violations and makes recommendations regarding revocation of probation; arrests, detains and transports probationers who have violated court orders.
• Counsels and advises probationers and their families regarding pertinent personal, social, educational, financial, vocational and health matters.
• Compiles, investigates, verifies and presents reports on personal, social, educational, financial, vocational, health and/or prior criminal history of probationers; writes and presents reports to various courts, officials and agencies; develops and presents recommendations for case disposition or violation of probation.
• Arrests youth as required; provides Miranda warnings; performs a variety of booking and intake duties and makes determinations about formally processing cases through the court system and about requiring secured detention prior to a court hearing.
• Plans, directs and supervises a group of juvenile detainees in a locked facility on an assigned shift.
• Maintains sight and sound supervision of groups at all times; monitors family visits.
• Performs a variety of supervision, security and treatment duties for juvenile offenders detained in a youth camp; supervises daily living, social, educational, recreational and treatment activities.
• Performs varied supervisory, security and treatment duties for offenders assigned to intensive probation programs; conducts home assessments, interviews and advises parents, develops and implements a treatment plan for juvenile offenders.
• Teaches and models social skills; applies behavior modification techniques; plans and supervises various programs, such as physical education, work experiences and recreational activities.
• Identifies and develops community resources and support programs; maintains communication and liaison with law enforcement, court, social service and community resource personnel and agencies.
• Maintains a variety of records and case files; writes reports, statements, legal documents, correspondence and other written materials.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Juvenile Probation Officer II's may assist in the training of employees and volunteers and direct the work of a shift in the absence of a supervisor.
• Uses a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a personal or County motor vehicle to transport juveniles, make home visits, etc.

Benefits

• Eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.
• Potential for term (Limited-Permanent) positions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree