Juvenile Probation Officer

CRAIGHEAD COUNTY

JOB OPENING

JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER

Position

Craighead County Juvenile Probation Officer

DATE OPENED

10/05/2026

FILING DEADLINE

10/16/2026

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-Time

WORK LOCATION

511 S. Union Ave. Jonesboro, AR 72401

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Juvenile Probation Officer is responsible for supervision of Juvenile Court cases, including working with juveniles, families, and other agencies assigned to aid in providing services in Delinquency and or FINS (Family in Need of Services) cases. The office will also monitor compliance with the court orders as well as refer juveniles and families to services need for rehabilitation. The Probation Officer will be required to maintain case documents, testify in court, and work as part of a team to address any problems the juvenile and family has that may arise. The position requires decision making, problem solving, accurate reporting skills, and the ability to interact, guide, and sometimes lead families, community groups, and other agencies in aiding Juveniles.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• To make appropriate investigations and reports when required to do so by any provision of this subchapter or the rules promulgated pursuant thereto or by order of the court.
• To aid and counsel juveniles and their families when required to do so by order of the court.
• To perform all other appropriate functions assigned to him or her by this subchapter or the rules promulgated pursuant thereto or by order of the court.
• To give appropriate aid and assistance to the court when requested to do so by the judge.
• Perform random school visits.
• Work with other probation departments for shared information and Transfers.
• Receive and make calls from and to local and area law enforcement officers to provide 24 hours on call coverage.
• Transport Juveniles to detention, to court, and to Dr. appointments when in Juvenile Detention.
• Courtroom testimony and make Sentencing recommendations to the court.
• Administer drug screens to juvenile and family members as ordered by the court.
• Have knowledge of the Arkansas Juvenile and criminal code.
• Maintain Juvenile data base (in house).
• All other duties assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The officer should possess a High School diploma with at least 10 years work related experience or a Bachelor's degree and four years’ work-related experience.

This position requires a high level of problem solving and listening skills. Knowledge of court proceedings. Background or knowledge base in mental health related field.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITES

Moderate diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which are not as varied as those positions with high-level diversity and decision-making.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk or hear; and frequently required to stand, reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

BENEFITS

Employment with Craighead County includes “core” health insurance for the employee with the option to “buy up” to include dependents. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, vision benefits and flexible spending account but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits. Employees receive a $10,000 life insurance policy through STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE. The County uses APERS for its pension plan with the employee contributing a mandatory 6.25% and the County contributing 15.32%. Paid time off is accrued at 0.03 hours per hours paid for vacation and personal time. Vacation time can be taken after the 1st year of service. There are approximately 11 paid holidays per year.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Probation officer position is an 8-5 pm in office position. Probation officers can and do receive calls at all hours of the day and night, including weekends, and holidays from law enforcement officers. Probation officers transport Juvenile prisoners frequently.

The officer must complete 40 hours of training in "Juvenile Officer Certification Training" provided by AOC to be a Certified Juvenile Officer. The officer must complete 12 hours of training annually to maintain the certification. The officer should have experience working with teenagers, judgment skills when handling complaints, and communication skills when meeting the public. The officer cannot have a criminal record.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

As an equal opportunity employer, Craighead County is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the County’s diversity.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are also encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.57 - $22.02 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22