Juvenile Probation Officer

JOB This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Juvenile Services. Under general supervision, responsible for monitoring and supervising juvenile probationers and for enforcing adherence to the court ordered conditions of probation.

Please Note:

This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list for future openings for six (6) months.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills. Provides direct field supervision of juvenile offenders including home and school visits, weapons and contraband searches and drug testing.; supervises the welfare and conduct of juveniles on probation. Enforces adherence to court ordered conditions of probation; investigates and processes probation violations and makes recommendations regarding revocation of probation; arrests, detains and transports probationers who have violated court orders. Reviews, investigates and provides recommendations on disposition of juvenile cases to the Court. Implements and coordinates correctional and rehabilitation programs for juveniles (ages 8-21) to include: counseling, behavior monitoring and short-term out-of-home placements. Organizes, implements and facilitates groups that focus on the re-direction of at-risk youth in the community. Counsels and advises probationers and their families regarding pertinent personal, social, educational, financial, vocational and health matters. Compiles, investigates, verifies and presents reports on personal, social, educational, financial, vocational, health and/or prior criminal history of probationers; writes and presents reports to various courts, officials and agencies; develops and presents recommendations for case disposition or violation of probation. Arrests youth as required; provides Miranda warnings; performs a variety of booking and intake duties and makes determinations about formally processing cases through the court system and about requiring secured detention prior to a court hearing. Conducts home assessments, interviews and advises parents, develops and implements a treatment plan for juvenile offenders. Teaches and models social skills; applies behavior modification techniques. Identifies and develops community resources and support programs; maintains communication and liaison with law enforcement, court, social service and community resource personnel and agencies. Maintains a variety of records and case files; writes reports, statements, legal documents, correspondence and other written materials. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Uses a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a personal or City motor vehicle. Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employees in this position are "At Will" and as such, may be terminated at any time for any reason, or no reason. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.

Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.

Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen as outlined in Nevada Revised Statutes (289.510) and Nevada Administrative Code (289.110). The background investigation includes a credit check.

New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation which cost the new employee $47.00 and a drug which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.

Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.uscis.gov.

Special Conditions:

If offered employment, applicant will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a credit check. Failure to pass background investigation will result in removal from the position. This position is an "at-will" position. Employees must be willing to work overtime, shifts, weekends and holidays.