The Department of Juvenile Justice Services is a comprehensive public service agency that performs more than the traditional Juvenile Court functions of probation and detention. The department provides intervention services, guidance and control for youth ages 18 and under who are involved in delinquency and truancy.

Our vision is to achieve a safe community by promoting partnerships involving youth, families, the community and the Department of Juvenile Justice Services. Our mission is to promote the safety and restoration of the community; hold juvenile offenders accountable for their behavior; and assist offenders and families in recognizing their potential by providing meaningful treatment, services and programs.

Juvenile Justice has three divisions; Detention, Probation or the Spring Mountain Youth Camp. Officers will supervise the daily living, social, educational and treatment of youth; maintain sight and sound supervision of groups of juvenile detainees in a locked facility at all times; monitor family visits; provide direct field supervision of juvenile offenders including home and school visits, weapon, contraband and drug searches, and enforce adherence to court ordered conditions of probation; counsel and advise probationers and their families regarding pertinent personal, social, educational, financial, vocational and health matters.

Juvenile Probation Officer I: $50,024.00 - $77,500.80
Juvenile Probation Officer II: $54,059.20 - $83,657.60

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS RECRUITMENT HAS BEEN CHANGED AND IS NOW REFLECTED IN THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT.

This recruitment may be used to fill term (Limited-Permanent) positions. The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration, and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment. The successful candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.

Some positions may be Grant Funded. Grant Funded positions are subject to continuation based on availability of grant funds and the employee will be terminated without right of appeal when such funds are no longer available.

Education and Experience: Juvenile Probation Officer I - Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Education or Special Education, Behavioral Science, Counseling, Early Childhood , Health Science, Child Development, Communication, Public or Business Administration or a closely related field. Experience in working with youth is desirable. Directly related experience which has provided the knowledge and skills necessary to perform all aspects of the position may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.

Must be capable of passing P.O.S.T. pre-agility Fitness Standards as defined by N.A.C. 289.300 (1)(f). J

Juvenile Probation Officer II - In addition to the above, two (2) years of full-time professional level experience in providing probation and casework/counseling services to juveniles.

Minimum Age: Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at time of appointment.

Working Conditions: Work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts. Work under potentially life-threatening emergency conditions. Specified positions may be assigned to a remote work site at high elevation. May be subject to exposure to blood and air borne diseases.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment. Must possess a valid P.O.S.T. level II certificate upon completion of probationary period at the JPO I level.

PLEASE NOTE: Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certification:

In addition to the minimum requirements, per Nevada P.O.S.T. (NAC 289.110) :

• Must be a citizen of the United States, and
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.

Provides direct field supervision of juvenile offenders including home and school visits, weapons and contraband searches and drug testing. 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. 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. Plans, directs and supervises a group of juvenile detainees in a locked facility on an assigned shift. Maintains sight and sound supervision of groups at all times; monitors family visits. Performs a variety of supervision, security and treatment duties for juvenile offenders detained in a youth camp; supervises daily living, social, educational, recreational and treatment activities. Performs varied supervisory, security and treatment duties for offenders assigned to intensive probation programs; 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; plans and supervises various programs, such as physical education, work experiences and recreational activities. 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 unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Juvenile Probation Officer II's may assist in the training of employees and volunteers and direct the work of a shift in the absence of a supervisor. Uses a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a personal or County motor vehicle to transport juveniles, make home visits, etc.

Mobility to work in a typical court, detention or public safety setting, including stamina to stand and/or walk for an extended period of time, and strength to restrain, arrest and/or eject individuals; vision to use standard office equipment and read printed materials including a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; physical and psychological characteristics to meet and maintain P.O.S.T. guidelines. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.