Summary

Valley County is recruiting for a Juvenile Probation Officer to provide on-going supervision and case management services for juvenile offenders placed under the court-ordered supervision of the county. This is a full-time position with full county benefits, and the selected candidate will be placed in one of four different levels of Juvenile Probation Officer based on their qualifications.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities
Incumbents in this position work in partnership with the courts to ensure juvenile offenders are compliant with the provisions of their probation requirements. They also work closely with law enforcement agencies and community stakeholders to act as advocates for at-risk youth, and to promote education and crime-prevention activities.
Typical activities involve attending sentencing and other court hearings, conducting investigations to complete social histories and risk assessments, developing individual case plans, meeting regularly with juvenile clients and monitoring their activities, assisting clients with obtaining health and social services, and reporting back to the courts on their clients’ progress.
To view the official Valley County job description for this position, click here: Juvenile Probation Officer (Download PDF reader)

Typical Qualifications
We are looking for candidates with an associate degree in law enforcement, social services, or a related field; OR professional work experience that is the equivalent of a related associate degree. As this position is considered a law enforcement position, candidates will need to be able to obtain certification through the Idaho Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) Academy within one year of hire. Additionally, candidates will need a valid drivers license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle. And consistent with all county positions, candidates will need to be able to pass a background check and a drug test.

Benefits
As a way of assisting our employees to live healthier, happier, and less worrisome lives, Valley County offers the best benefit package of any employer in the county.
Our benefits include:

• Retirement Membership in PERSI
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Insurance
• Personal Leave (22 days per year to start)
• Holiday Leave (11 days per year)
• Bereavement Leave
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account

• A Positive Work/Life Balance
• Job Stability & Satisfaction
• Career Advancement
• A Casual Work Environment
• Physically Relaxed
• Mentally Stimulating
• A Chance to Make a Difference!