Juvenile Probation Officer

Canyon County • Caldwell, ID

6d • $23

About The Position

Job Summary Conduct interviews to prepare detailed social history reports, counsel and guide juvenile offenders to monitor adherence to court orders.

Requirements

• Knowledge of human and criminal behaviors, probation best practices and interviewing and investigation techniques
• Knowledge of Juvenile Corrections Act, Balanced Approach and Rules
• Familiarity with community resources and programs
• Skills to analyze facts and evidence and draw logical and objective conclusions
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with offenders, families, service providers, and legal professionals
• Capable of making sound and reasonable decisions in accordance with laws, codes, rules, regulations, and established procedures
• Ability to perform multiple tasks, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to readily adapt to changing work situations and assignments
• Ability to learn and follow court practices and procedures
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to operate specialized equipment, including a computer, and applications appropriate to assigned duties
• Must become POST certified within the first six months of employment
• Must successfully complete a background investigation
• Must possess an Idaho Driver’s license
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social science, social work, psychology or related field
• Clear speech with or without an accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly and/or quickly
• Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
• Visual acuity, with or without an accommodation, to read instructions, review and organize documents
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks
• Ability to lift 25lbs

Nice To Haves

• Experience in relevant roles or industry a plus

Responsibilities

• Monitor a caseload of juvenile offenders
• Write detailed presentence/social history reports
• Refer youth to appropriate mental health, substance abuse services
• Appear in Court Hearings
• Other Duties

What This Job Offers

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