Juvenile Probation Officer I - TJJD - SA Basic Probation

General Summary:

To provide efficient and effective casework services for those children who are diverted or who are under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court of Brazos County.

Essential Duties:

Other duties may be assigned. Secure data regarding physical, psychological, and social factors contributing to juvenile’s situation, and prepare social history investigations and other reports for the Juvenile Court. Arrange and participate in detention hearings. Accompany juveniles to Court, and testify when necessary; and, prepare conditions for which juvenile may be released when necessary.  Transport juveniles to various locations. Take urine samples from clients. Interview and counsel children and their families. Prepare case plans, case plan reviews and exit plans. Conduct placement visits, home visits and school visits.  Comply with all case management standards as defined by Texas Juvenile Justice Department.  Make arrests and perform restraint techniques. Maintain 80 hours biannually of approved training to maintain JPO and JSO certification. On call 24 hours a day, subject to irregular work hours. Follow established policies, procedures and practices of the department.  Abide by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department Code of Ethics. Maintain security and confidentiality of all case information, files and chronos as required by the Texas Family Code. Facilitates and participates in departmental programs.

 

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is related or a logical assignment to the position. 

 

This job description does not constitute an offer of employment. The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Other Duties as assigned.

 

Supervision

 

Received:

Probation Supervisor

Given:

Not applicable

 

Education

 

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field, plus one (1) year of responsible, paid experience in a juvenile correctional work or social services.

 

Preferred:

     

 

Experience

 

Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.   Must be 21 years of age, or older, and be able to meet criteria for certification as a Juvenile Probation Officer and Juvenile Supervision Officer through TJJD.  

Preferred:

     

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

 

Required:

Valid Texas driver’s license with appropriate liability auto insurance coverage (Driver’s license requirements must be met within 30 days if employee recently moved from another state).  Must be able to meet all criteria for certification as a probation officer through TJJD which includes a certified copy of transcript with written proof of accreditation of your college or university as well as written proof (on employer’s letterhead) of required work experience from previous employer (which should include dates of employment and description of job duties and performance), non-disqualifying criminal history/sex offender registration background check.

Preferred:

     

 

Physical Demands

 

Typical:

Duties require daily standing, walking, sitting, talking and listening; frequent use of hands and/or fingers to grasp, handle, pick-up, pinch, type or feel; frequent reaching with hands or arms and lifting of objects over 100 pounds; close vision, distance vision, ability to distinguish color, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met or are encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

 

Typical:

An understanding of human behavioral patterns and the ability to apply good judgment in dealing with troubled youth and their