Job Details

Juvenile Probation Officer I

Williamson County offers a position for Juvenile Probation Officer I at both the Georgetown and Taylor locations. The salary range is $51,605.79 to $59,238.86 annually. The job is full-time and located at Georgetown: 200 Wilco Way, TX.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to a Juvenile Probation Supervisor, responsible for providing case management and supervision of youth on assigned caseload using trauma-informed practices. This posting is for both the TAYLOR and GEORGETOWN Juvenile Probation locations.

Examples Of Work Performed

Understand, practice, and promote the vision of Williamson County Juvenile Services. Maintain daily focus on the department's service philosophy when interacting with youth, including emphasis on Developmental Assets, Developmental Relationships, SPARK identification, Motivational Interviewing, and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). Engage with youth on caseload to develop relationships and focus efforts toward diversion of youth from commitment to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). Models positive behavior and leadership to youth in all interactions. Redirects youth behavior using appropriate trauma-focused interventions when necessary. Interviews and counsels offenders and families in development and rehabilitation. Appears in juvenile court and testifies in hearings regarding youth on caseload. Provides supervision of youth on Conditions of Release, monitor compliance with Electronic Monitor for youth placed on Deferred Prosecution and Court Ordered Probation. Maintains compliance with daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly contact and case plan standards. Coordinates and transports juveniles for various appointments outside the facility, and for placement in out-of-county and TJJD facilities. Develops relationships and communicates regularly with personnel in law enforcement, schools, courts, community organizations, and other social service agencies. Readily complies with departmental/countywide policies and TJJD standards.

Field Assignment

Supervises youth on probation to include Court Ordered Conditions of Release from Detention, Court Diversion Program, deferred prosecution, formal probation, and out of county placements. Engages youth in identifying and developing SPARK interests, and work with community partners to establish opportunities for youth. Performs any/all Court Assignment duties, as needed, for juveniles on caseload.

Organization Relationships

Reports directly to Juvenile Services Probation Supervisor or designee. Direct Reports No.

Physical Demands

Ability to use non-violent physical restraint and non-hostile management of aggressive behavior. Position requires prolonged walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, twisting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, squatting, writing, and typing in the performance of daily activities. Position involves operating motor vehicles. Position involves using mechanical restraint devices (handcuffs and leg shackles).

Environmental Factors

Continuous contact with youth accused of or adjudicated for various crimes. Work is primarily conducted indoors in air-conditioned building. May be required to perform some work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, wet conditions).

Irregular Hours

Serves on-call on a 24-hour basis. Requires flexibility to work days, evenings, and/or weekend hours. Ability to work scheduled Saturdays supervising juveniles in programs. May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency. Regular attendance is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). Must be at least 21 years of age and have a non-disqualifying criminal history per Texas Administrative Code Sections 344.200 and 344.400. Maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record.

Licenses And Certifications

Required by date of employment: Valid driver's license. Written proof of one year of related work experience from previous employer (on employer's letterhead to include: dates of employment, description of job duties and performance) OR certified original of Masters' degree transcript.

Required within six (6) months of employment: Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Juvenile Probation Officer certification. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. First aid certification. Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification. Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) trained.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual Spanish speaker. Knowledge of and skill with basic computer programs to complete forms and required documentation for caseload management. Prior experience working with at-risk youth.

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below: Criminal background check: Yes. Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes. Drug screening: Yes. Physical exam: Yes. Psychological exam: No. Additional: Child Abuse Registry Check, The Diana Screen.

Supplemental Information

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) ###-####.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.