Senior Juvenile Probation Parole Officer (CYFD/JJS #31101)

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

• APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME, RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH and YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES*

Why does the job exist?

Juvenile Probation Officers are responsible for the supervision and performance monitoring of adjudicated misdemeanor and felony offenders in the community on behalf of the Courts and Supervised Release Panel.
How does it get done?

This position will screen, assess and staff to make appropriate recommendations on all referrals and complaints on clients. They will attend court hearing and make recommendations. Position provides supervision of juveniles by conducting home, school, and office visits to ensure compliance with court ordered probation and supervised release requirements. Maintain clients master file and enter data into Family Automated Client Tracking System (FACTS). JPO will collaborate with community resources, such as law enforcement agencies, school and service providers
Who are the customers?

JPO's are responsible for the supervision and performance monitoring of adjudicated misdemeanor and felony offenders in the community on behalf of the Courts and the Supervised Release Panel. In addition, this job services clients and their families by assisting in finding and providing referrals for resources in the community.
Ideal Candidate

JPO's are responsible for the supervision and performance monitoring of adjudicated misdemeanor and felony offenders in the community on behalf of the Courts and the Supervised Release Panel. In addition, this job services clients and their families by assisting in finding and providing referrals for resources in the community.
Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in sociology, psychology, corrections, guidance and counseling, social work, police science, criminal justice, juvenile justice, education, public administration, or closely related field. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions

Work is preformed in an office setting, client's homes, and institutions. Late hours, weekend, and call back work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal, keyboard usage, and stressful situation. Some travel may be required. The following condition are also applicable:

Must have a telephone and must be willing to give this phone number to Director of Field Services. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license at all times.

Must be willing to be frequently on call 24hrs a day.

Must be willing to travel and be willing to work shifts, holidays, weekends and call back for emergencies. Must be willing to work with offenders that have high-risk behaviors and require intervention or services.

Must be willing to work with potential risk from offenders who are possibly under the influence of drugs or alcohol or otherwise distressed.
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Agency Contact Information: Michael Gutierrez, (575) 623-2920. Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.