Juvenile Probation Officer

County of Galveston

Galveston, TX, USA
$56,241 py
On-site
Supervise and counsel juveniles
Conduct home, school, employment visits
Enforce court orders
The County of Galveston is seeking a Juvenile Probation Officer to assist in the rehabilitation of juvenile offenders. The role involves supervising probationers, conducting assessments, and preparing reports, requiring a Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience

Job Summary

  • The purpose of this class is to assist in the rehabilitation of juvenile offenders.
  • Supervise and counsel juveniles that are placed on probation or deferred prosecution at Progressive Levels I-V, as well as perform all duties associated with case management.
  • Prepares written reports, including but not limited to violation reports, social history, and case plans, and various assessment instruments as instructed, conducts interviews, and provides court testimony.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The County of Galveston is seeking a Juvenile Probation Officer to assist in the rehabilitation of juvenile offenders. The role involves supervising probationers, conducting assessments, and preparing reports, requiring a Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience.

Salary

$56,241

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supervise and counsel juveniles
  • Conduct home, school, employment visits
  • Enforce court orders
  • Perform drug screens
  • Make referrals to agencies

Nice-to-have

  • Assist in rehabilitation efforts
  • Provide court testimony
  • Deal appropriately with violations

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Two years of experience
  • Juvenile Probation Officer certification within six months

Work Rights

Not specified

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