OFFICER, JUVENILE PROBATION -Field Court

Summary

Receive, review and evaluate police referrals from law enforcement agencies involving juveniles. Determine appropriate actions through the interview process. Prepare reports for presentation to the Court. Provide supervision of cases under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court and Juvenile Services. Counsel and assist juveniles and their families in development rehabilitation. Provide safe and secure supervision of juveniles while in the Courtroom, while transporting, or in any other location when youth is in custody. Provide assistance and services to victims.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Receives referrals from police agencies and school districts within Tarrant County and assesses background factors in order to facilitate the disposition of the case
• Conducts intake interviews and makes determination on referral of case to the District Attorney’s Office for legal action. Coordinates all procedures involved until the case is completed
• Prepares and submits court reports for court proceedings. Attends court hearings and provides information to the Court as required
• Provides court ordered and non-court-ordered supervision. Establishes and performs casework objectives through interviewing and counseling with client and family in the office, school and in the field
• Develops case plans for assigned youth and conducts reviews in accordance with department policy and provides post supervision as well
• Accesses community agencies and coordinates treatment for clients, families and victims as needed
• Maintains and updates chronological dictation reflecting contacts and casework initiated with clients, family members, victims, school officials and service providers
• Coordinates actions with staff and outside authorities concerning case progression
• Transports clients, family members and victims for court and community service appointments
• Intervenes in situations involving youth who display aggressive and self-injurious behaviors with crisis intervention, counseling, verbal de-escalation, physical and mechanical restraint, when the youth is under his/her direct supervision. Must be trained annually in the Department's approved non-violent physical restraint techniques, including verbal de-escalation and self-defense.
• Ensures that victims are advised of their rights. Develops victim’s restitution agreements.
• Schedules supervision contacts with clients
• Provides direct services to victims as needed
• May collect data and prepare statistical reports
• Provides behavioral support and counseling intervention within specialized programs
• Performs all other related duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. A minimum of 1,750 hours of full-time casework, counseling, community or group work, or related experience in a social service, community, corrections, or juvenile agency that deals with offenders or disadvantaged persons required.
• One (1) year full-time graduate study in criminology, corrections, counseling, law, social work, psychology or a related field may substitute for required experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain current certification by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department as a Juvenile Probation Officer.
• Ability to participate in Non-Violent Physical Restraint, with annual training in verbal de-escalation, self-defense, and physical restraint components of the training.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance.
• Skilled in counseling and interviewing and have a good working knowledge of community referral resources.
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
  
  

Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to lift and transport case files to court, sit, walk, stand and work with unpredictable and potentially violent clients/probationers. May be exposed to communicable and contagious diseases, and the potential for physical and mechanical restraint situations involving juveniles who are violent and self destructive.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at (817) 884-1227.
  
  

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PREA 1 Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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PREA 2 Have you been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community by force, threat of force, coercion, or where the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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PREA 3 Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated for or found to have engaged in any of the conduct described in either of the two previous questions?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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PREA 4 Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated, disciplined or had any government issued license revoked or suspended for having engaged in conduct defined as sexual harassment?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question