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Juvenile Probation Officer

Marc Bittner
Chief Juvenile Probation Officer

Burnet (512)756-5468
Fredericksburg (830)990-0197
Llano (325)247-2035
Marble Falls (830)798-3210
San Saba (325)372-5075 Juvenile Probation Department 33rd and 424
th Judicial District and Gillespie County
220 South Pierce Street, Historic Jail Building

Burnet, TX 78611

Serving the Counties of:
Blanco
Burnet
Gillespie
Llano
San Saba

JOB DESCRIPTION

WORKING TITLE: Juvenile Probation Officer
DEPARTMENT: Juvenile Probation
REPORTS TO: Chief Juvenile Probation Officer

JOB SUMMARY: The Probation Officer performs moderately complex social service work. The Officer will
provide supervision to juveniles as directed by the Court. Work is performed under general supervision and
performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. This position does come in
contact with youths that have severe behavioral and/or mental health deficiencies or needs, and all clientele
have the potential to be dangerous and aggressive.The performance evaluation is conducted by the Chief
Juvenile Probation Officer.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

May supervise probationers in their home, school, place of employment or Detention.
Monitor the supervision and treatment provided to probationers by service providers and other juvenile

service agencies.

Monitor probationers adherence to court orders and take appropriate action when orders are violated.
Develop, review, and implement goals for probationers.
Prepare files for court by completing necessary reports and/or gathering records.
Attend to the emotional and physical needs of clients by initiating a partnership between probationers

and their families, while uniting them with appropriate resources.

Attend and participate in case staffing sessions as needed.
Document all information, contacts, and services pertaining to a probationer.
Responsible for computer data entry and updates.
Assist co-workers in the performance of their duties when necessary; especially as it pertains to security.
Assume responsibility for the transportation of probationers to medical appointments, dental appointments, court appearances, Detention, etc.

Maintain a safe and secure atmosphere.
Monitor group dynamics to prevent fighting and escape attempts.
Mediate disagreements between probationers.
Conduct searches as needed.
Restrain out-of-control youth.
Receive information about youth from law enforcement officers.
Be knowledgeable of the Texas Penal Code, Family Code and detention standards.
Make decisions regarding the detention of a referral or the release to parent(s) or placement in a

temporary shelter.

Provide crisis counseling to individuals calling after hours and refer them to the appropriate agency when necessary.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other job related duties as directed by supervisor(s).
2. Regular attendance is considered an essential function of this job.
3. The essential responsibilities and duties describe the general nature and level of work being performed
by employees holding this position. This is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and
responsibilities required, nor are all duties listed necessarily performed by any one employee so
classified.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Be a high school graduate or have completed a G.E.D.
Possess a Bachelor’s degree conferred by a college or university, accredited by an accrediting

organization recognized by the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Commitment to the Department's vision of developing people to their full potential.
Working knowledge of the principles and techniques of social case work.
Working knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, regulations, procedures and techniques involved in

the preparation of the case records and related documents.

Understanding of human behavioral patterns and ability to apply good judgment to problem individuals.
Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with fellow employees, the general

public and other social agencies.

Ability to assess the needs of the individual, client, and refer them to, and involve them in the

appropriate community agency or service.

Ability to make rational, justifiable decisions .
Dedication and flexibility
Knowledge of and adherence to existing professional ethical standards.
Ability to effectively and correctly communicate orally, both in person and by telephone, and in writing to

prepare written documents including email.

Ability to maintain a consistent and dependable work schedule adhering to requirements for employee

work hours.

Ability to regularly travel by the most efficient method to meetings, school campuses, and counseling

sites.

Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.
Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment.
Understand and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and policies.

Professional Customer Service skills; Basic math skills; Proper English usage, spelling, grammar and

punctuation.

Maintain a Driver's License in the State of Texas and a driving record that will allow insurance coverage

through the Department's provider, in addition to personal vehicle and liability insurance.

Handle exposure to potentially hostile individuals.
Maintain confidentiality of information encountered in work activities at all times.
Must have a telephone number at which he/she can be reached.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, reading

and writing, operating assigned equipment and communicating with others;

Employee must have visual abilities including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral

vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Maintain physical conditions needed to accomplish the performance of assigned duties and

responsibilities, which may include: walking, sitting, or standing for long periods of time; reach with
hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
Lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds, such as files or stacks of records; occasional,
stooping, crawling, squatting, and/or kneeling.

Regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes,

odors or outdoor exposure.

Ability to physically restrain combative and/or resistant individuals using legally acceptable restraint

methods.

Maintain mental capacity sufficient to accomplish the performance of assigned duties and

responsibilities, which may include: Handling stressful situations; Interpreting federal laws and
regulations; Effective interactions and communication with others; Prepare clear and concise reports;
Making sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.

The ability to drive safely and within the laws and ordinances of the State of Texas and any subdivision

thereof, as well as, department policies.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

This position requires the passing of an extensive pre-employment background investigation. This position may
require specific training or experience that is relevant to the department and tasks required.

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