Juvenile Probation Officer, Standard Level

Saline County • Benton, AR

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Appointed by the Juvenile Division Judge, the Standard level Probation Officer position reports to the Director. The Standard Level Probation Officer carries out the duties associated with supervising juveniles on delinquency probation and providing/coordinating services to Families In Need of Services (FINS). This Standard level is junior status among probation officers and carries out training and consultation with colleagues and management on a regular basis. This position is designated as a "safety sensitive position" as defined by Act 593 of 2017. The Standard level Probation position is the highest experienced level within the specific field and will regularly be called upon for consultation by less experienced officers and by their fellow level IV officers in collaboration on difficult cases. This position is trusted only to experienced, mature individuals with a high level of "people skills" and the ability to make decisions appropriately. Probation officers at this level must be able to communicate effectively and appropriately with professionals and with less sophisticated families and individuals who are involved in the Juvenile Court system. This position is designated as a "safety sensitive position" as defined by Act 593 of 2017. The duties listed above are intended only to show the various types of duties that will be performed. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. All positions within the Juvenile Office are assigned by the Judge and/or the Juvenile Director and are subject to be changed when deem in the best interest of the office. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Saline County and the employee and is subject to change by the employer if the need of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED with a broad knowledge of such fields as criminology, criminal justice, social work, etc.
• Equivalent to a four-year college degree, plus 4 years related experience and/or training, and 19 to 23 months related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with laws, policies, and procedures related to the juvenile justice system is crucial.
• Ability to read, analyze, and understand legal documents; ability to respond to complex or difficult inquiries or complaints from public or regulatory agencies.
• The ability to obtain and pass classes for an Auxiliary Officer Certification for armed juvenile officers (Part-time 2 certification) and certification requirements by the Arkansas Supreme Court Administrative Office of the Courts as a Juvenile Officer.
• Intermediate: Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing, Presentation/PowerPoint
• Regular use of specialized software programs.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; and color vision.
• Education – High School Diploma or GED with a broad knowledge of fields such as criminology, criminal justice, social work, etc. with 4 years related experience and/or training and 19-23 months management experience (management does not have to be in supervision of other employees but can be managing multiple responsibilities/cases and meeting deadlines is a key factor).
• Familiarity with laws, policies and procedures related to the juvenile justice system is crucial.
• upon hiring, the applicant must work towards his/her juvenile certification and auxiliary officer certification within the first year.
• An essential function of this position is the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual pay once proficiency has been established.

Responsibilities

• Provides Juvenile Probation services, which are generally defined as meeting on a regular basis with juveniles adjudicated to be "delinquent"; ensuring that the juveniles are in compliance with the terms of their probation; and coordinating fines/counseling/classes/community service to facilitate a successful completion of probation if possible.
• Handling Probation Violation cases which constitutes investigating, reporting, and creating necessary paperwork in coordination with the Prosecuting Attorney.
• Provides guidance and services as well as coordination of outside services for Family in Need of Services (FINS) cases.
• Meets with and provides support to Deputy Prosecuting Attorney as needed.
• Appears in juvenile court for regular reports and recommendations on cases.
• The Standard Level Probation Officer must be able to train new/entry level probation officers and be able to effectively collaborate on problem solving with all levels including other level IV's and supervisors.
• Must maintain Juvenile Officers Certification and Auxiliary Officer Qualifications.
• Must be able to learn and utilize specialized case management software (Trace).
• Must be able to learn and utilize state mandated case reporting (Context).
• Must be able to utilize the Structure Assessment of Violence and Risk Assessment in Youth (SAVRY) Assessment Tool.
• Conducts drug testing on juveniles and adults.
• Must be able to perform all duties of placing a juvenile on a ankle monitor and monitoring that juvenile 24 hours a day until removed from the device including responding to the location when needed.
• Carry out home visits and conducts field operations related to probation supervision.
• Must carry out all other appropriate directives of the Deputy Director, the Director, and the Juvenile Court Judge.
• The position itself is defined by supervising juveniles adjudicated to be delinquent cases ranging from 25-35.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Group health, dental and life insurance is paid by the County for the employee’s coverage provided the employee obtains a wellness check within designated time frame.
• For employee retirement, the County contributes 15.32% per pay period of the employee’s gross towards the employee’s retirement through the Arkansas Public Employees’ Retirement System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED