Juvenile Probation Officer

Montgomery County Governmennt•Clarksville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for requirements under TCA 37-1-105, supervising juvenile cases, submitting monthly status reports to the State of Tennessee, and facilitating and teaching juvenile probation classes. The officer supervises a high-risk caseload of juveniles placed on County probation, coordinates assessments and treatment services, develops case plans based on assessment results, and monitors compliance with probation conditions. The role works under close supervision initially, with more general supervision as the employee gains proficiency. It has no fiscal or supervisory responsibilities, though the officer is expected to demonstrate leadership. Work takes place in an office and at clients’ and service providers’ homes, detention, treatment and residential facilities, schools, courts, and work sites. The position is mostly sedentary, with periods of mobility and light physical activity. It involves frequent travel and may include exposure to inclement weather, unsanitary or unsafe environments, communicable illnesses, and people who may be hostile, aggressive, abusive, or violent. The work is subject to moderate stress from interruptions. The officer must be available for on-call duty one week every 8–10 weeks and respond after hours as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, social work, or a related area.
Two years of experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, or counseling case management is preferred.
Dependable transportation.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
Knowledge of state and county laws and regulations regarding community corrections and offender supervision, court procedures, legal requirements, confidentiality, resident rights, non-discrimination, and applicable agency policies and regulations.
Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently, maintain records, interpret and implement policies and regulations, perform required mathematical calculations, and communicate clearly in writing and orally.
Ability to relate to clients in stressful or crisis situations, maintain self-control, exercise sound judgment, remain professional, and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work allocated hours and respond after hours as needed.
Ability to recognize occupational hazards and take safety precautions.
Ability to perform occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds; sit, stand, speak or hear, use hands for handling and repetitive motions, and occasionally walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.

Responsibilities

Supervise a high-risk caseload of juveniles placed on County probation.
Coordinate clinical assessments and arrange medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs or court orders.
Complete CANS assessments for all juveniles assigned to the caseload.
Ensure juvenile case plans are based on assessment tools.
Communicate with staff, supervisors, and other agencies about matters related to successful completion of juvenile probation.
Facilitate foster care review boards when required.
Attend court and recommend remedial action or initiate court action in response to probation noncompliance.
Administer drug and alcohol tests, including random drug screens, to verify compliance with substance abuse treatment programs.
Perform on-call duty 24/7 for one week every 8–10 weeks.
Enter required intake and probation meeting data into the Quest computer system.
Attend and participate in required in-service and pre-service training.
Interact positively with the juvenile court team and other employees to maintain a harmonious work environment.
Teach juvenile court classes.
Represent the Department and County to County staff and members of the public, provide customer service, and demonstrate the organization’s Core Values and adherence to its Ethics policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.