Court Probation Officer - Pre-Court - Juvenile Probation

Job Description

Description

THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

The Court Probation Officer performs professional field and office-based work in the supervision of individuals who are pending court action and placed on orders of release by the Court. This role is responsible for conducting pre-sentence investigations, risk and needs assessments, monitoring compliance with court-ordered conditions of release, providing referrals to rehabilitative services, and regular reporting to the court.

Examples of Duties

Supervises a caseload of probationers, conducting regular office visits and utilizing other methods of contact to monitor compliance with court orders.

Administers a variety of screening instruments and conducts comprehensive risk and needs assessments to develop individualized supervision plans, case disposition recommendations, and provide for public safety.

Conducts pre-sentence investigations (PSI) and prepares detailed reports regarding social, family, and criminal histories of juveniles and their family members for consideration by the court at various types of hearings.

Refers juveniles and their family members to resources available in the community based on the needs of the juvenile and/or family that should be addressed before case disposition.Investigates violations of court orders and prepares affidavits for Directives to Apprehend and/or amends supervision and services in an effort to reduce the likelihood of further violations.

Testifies in court regarding a juvenile’s status, compliance, and provides recommendations for continued supervision.

Maintains detailed and accurate case records in accordance with state standards and departmental policies.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a social service, community, corrections, or juvenile justice agency or a combination of education and experience.

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related human services field.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must have no disqualifying criminal history as set forth in Chapter 344 of the Texas Administrative Code or any successor statute.

Must not have ever had any type of certification revoked by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

Must complete the training required by Chapter 344 of the Texas Administrative Code or any successor statute.

Must pass the certification exam required by Chapter 344 of the Texas Administrative Code or any successor statute.

Must be certified as a Juvenile Probation Officer by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department or obtain such certification within six months after the date of hire.

Must obtain and maintain certification in the Handle with Care Behavioral Management System, or a successor behavior management system, in accordance with the recertification intervals established in Texas Juvenile Justice Department standards.

Must obtain and maintain certification in First Aid/CPR/AED from the American Red Cross, or successor authority, in accordance with the recertification intervals established by the American Red Cross or successor authority.

Must possess a valid State of Texas driver’s license.

Supplemental Information

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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

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Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

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