Juvenile Probation Officer I

Washoe County • Reno, NV

3d

About The Position

Under close supervision, the Juvenile Probation Officer I receives training on a wide range of casework in Juvenile Services programs, following Department of Juvenile Services policies, procedures, and practices and complying with NRS Chapter 62. The position also performs related work as required. This recruitment is intended to fill a current full-time vacancy at Juvenile Services, and the resulting eligible list may be used for future vacancies. Juvenile Services falls under the direction of the District Court and is not part of Washoe County's merit personnel system; its employees are not members of a bargaining unit. Full-time or part-time permanent employment with the Department of Juvenile Services offers the same benefit package and salary schedule as other Washoe County departments. Employees must reside in Nevada or in a neighboring California community such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe, or Susanville by their first day of work. New employees are hired at the minimum salary-range rate, with eligible employees potentially receiving annual merit increases of 5% until reaching the classification maximum.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral sciences, criminal justice, human services, social work, or a closely related field; OR one year of full-time experience working directly with adolescents in criminal justice, social services, or education, plus a bachelor's degree in another discipline.
• Must be at least 21 years old at the time of application.
• Must be a United States citizen at the time of application.
• Complete the Nevada POST academy during the first year of employment, including passing the Nevada POST Physical Readiness Test, and maintain POST requirements under NRS/NAC 289.
• Obtain CPR/First Aid certification upon appointment at the employee's expense and maintain certification throughout employment.
• Have a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at appointment and maintain it throughout employment.
• Pass a background investigation, including submitting a Personal History Statement and fingerprints, completing a Computerized Voice Stress Analysis examination, and undergoing a psychological examination.
• Pass a pre-employment medical examination in accordance with NAC 289.110 and a drug screen.
• Successfully complete annual Defensive Tactics training and Department-approved and mandated training.
• Submit to a TB test upon appointment at the employee's expense.
• Meet applicable peace officer disqualifications and eligibility conditions, including restrictions related to certain convictions, documented physical violence, and substantiated misconduct involving dishonesty in civil service employment.

Responsibilities

• Receive training on a wide range of casework in Juvenile Services programs.
• Perform work consistent with Department of Juvenile Services policies, procedures, and practices and in compliance with NRS Chapter 62.
• Perform related work as required.
• Participate in an on-call rotation that includes weekends, holidays, and evenings, while maintaining a flexible work schedule.
• Complete annual Defensive Tactics training and Department-approved and mandated training to remain employed in the classification.

Benefits

• County-paid employee health benefits after 30 days of employment.
• County-paid retirement benefits.
• Vacation accruals.
• The same attractive benefits package and salary schedule offered by other Washoe County departments for permanent full-time or part-time Juvenile Services employment.
• Eligible employees may receive annual merit increases of 5% until reaching the maximum salary for the classification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level