Juvenile Probation Officer

Montgomery County Government•Clarksville, TN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Juvenile Probation Officer works in the Juvenile Court Department and is responsible for requirements under TCA 37-1-105, supervising cases, submitting monthly status reports to the State of Tennessee, and facilitating and teaching juvenile probation classes. The role supervises a high-risk caseload of juveniles on County probation and coordinates assessments and services based on individual needs and court orders. It includes court attendance, case documentation, compliance monitoring, and collaboration with staff, agencies, families, and service providers. The position works under close supervision initially, with more general supervision as the incumbent gains skill. It has no fiscal or supervisory responsibilities, though the officer is expected to demonstrate leadership. Work takes place in an office and in client and service-provider homes, detention and residential facilities, treatment settings, schools, courts, and work sites. The role involves occasional physical activity, frequent travel, moderate stress, and potential exposure to unsafe or challenging situations.

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, and nondiscrimination.
Knowledge of department and County operating requirements, policies, procedures, practices, relevant regulations, current office practices, and position-related computer software.
Strong analytical, organizational, time-management, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to complete detailed work accurately and independently, maintain accurate records, interpret and implement policies and regulations, and perform required mathematical calculations.
Clear oral and written communication skills and the ability to relate to clients in stressful or crisis situations.
Ability to maintain self-control, adapt to stressful situations, exercise sound judgment, and maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to establish effective working relationships and work allocated hours, including responding after hours as needed.
Ability to recognize occupational hazards and take safety precautions.

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 assigned juveniles and ensure case plans are derived from the assessment tool.
Communicate with staff, supervisors, and other agencies about events, activities, and policies related to successful completion of juvenile probation.
Facilitate foster care review boards when required.
Attend court, make recommendations for 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.
Take 24/7 on-call duty for one week every 8–10 weeks.
Enter intake and probation meeting data into the Quest computer system.
Attend and participate in required in-service and preservice training.
Work positively with the juvenile court team and other employees to foster a harmonious working environment.
Teach juvenile court classes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Represent the Department and County to County staff and members of the public, provide customer service, and demonstrate organizational Core Values and adherence to the Ethics policy.