What are the responsibilities and job description for the JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER I position at Washoe County?
Position Information
Under close supervision, receives training on a wide range of casework in Juvenile Services programs in a manner consistent with the policies, procedures, and practices of the Department of Juvenile Services and in compliance with NRS Chapter 62; and performs related work as required.
This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill current full-time vacancies at Juvenile Services. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
Watch a video about Washoe County Juvenile Services by visiting Employment (washoecounty.gov) .
For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral sciences, criminal justice, human services, social work, or a closely related field; OR one year of full-time experience working directly with adolescents in one or more of the following fields: criminal justice, social services, or education AND a bachelor’s degree in any other discipline.
Must be at least 21 years of age at time of application.
Must be a United States Citizen at time of application.
License Or Certificate
Successful completion of the Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) academy in the first year of employment including passing the Nevada POST Physical Readiness Test and must maintain POST requirements per NRS/NAC 289 for continued employment in this classification.
CPR/First Aid certification upon appointment at own expense and must maintain CPR/First Aid certification for continued employment in this classification.
A valid Nevada Class C driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
Conditions of Employment
Selected Candidates Must Pass a Background Investigation Which Includes
Successful completion of Department approved and mandated training for continued employment.
Will work on-call rotation including weekends, holidays and evenings and maintain a flexible work schedule.
Must submit to a TB test upon appointment at own expense.
Juvenile Services falls under the direction of the District Court, and as such, Juvenile Services is not a part of Washoe County's merit personnel system, and Juvenile Services employees are not members of a bargaining unit. However, full-time or part-time permanent employment with the Department of Juvenile Services offers the same attractive benefit package and salary schedule as any other Washoe County Department.
Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.
Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.
What Happens Next
Questions: Alicia Agrella
aagrella@washoecounty.gov
775-328-6383
Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.
Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.
Under close supervision, receives training on a wide range of casework in Juvenile Services programs in a manner consistent with the policies, procedures, and practices of the Department of Juvenile Services and in compliance with NRS Chapter 62; and performs related work as required.
This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill current full-time vacancies at Juvenile Services. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
Watch a video about Washoe County Juvenile Services by visiting Employment (washoecounty.gov) .
For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral sciences, criminal justice, human services, social work, or a closely related field; OR one year of full-time experience working directly with adolescents in one or more of the following fields: criminal justice, social services, or education AND a bachelor’s degree in any other discipline.
Must be at least 21 years of age at time of application.
Must be a United States Citizen at time of application.
License Or Certificate
Successful completion of the Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) academy in the first year of employment including passing the Nevada POST Physical Readiness Test and must maintain POST requirements per NRS/NAC 289 for continued employment in this classification.
CPR/First Aid certification upon appointment at own expense and must maintain CPR/First Aid certification for continued employment in this classification.
A valid Nevada Class C driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
Conditions of Employment
Selected Candidates Must Pass a Background Investigation Which Includes
- Complete and submit a Personal History Statement and pass an extensive background investigation.
- Submit a set of fingerprints.
- Successfully complete a Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) examination.
- Submit to a psychological examination.
- Pass a thorough pre-employment medical examination in accordance with NAC 289.110, and drug screen.
- Been convicted of a felony in this State or of any offense which would be a felony if committed in this State.
- Been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude or the unlawful use, sale or possession of a controlled substance; or as listed in NRS 62B.270.
- A documented history of physical violence.
- Resigned in lieu of termination or been terminated from any civil services employment for substantiated misconduct involving dishonesty as described in NAC 289.110.
Successful completion of Department approved and mandated training for continued employment.
Will work on-call rotation including weekends, holidays and evenings and maintain a flexible work schedule.
Must submit to a TB test upon appointment at own expense.
Juvenile Services falls under the direction of the District Court, and as such, Juvenile Services is not a part of Washoe County's merit personnel system, and Juvenile Services employees are not members of a bargaining unit. However, full-time or part-time permanent employment with the Department of Juvenile Services offers the same attractive benefit package and salary schedule as any other Washoe County Department.
Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.
Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.
What Happens Next
- After your application is screened, you will be notified via the email you provided whether you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications.
- Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will receive an email invitation to take the PPRT (POST Physical Readiness Test), which is a pass/fail test. Please note you must be present in Reno, NV to take the PPRT. The first PPRT is tentatively scheduled for the week of January 19, 2026, and subsequent exams will be scheduled approximately every other month thereafter.
- Vertical jump – 11.5 inches
- Agility run – 23.4 seconds
- Sit-ups – 24 (60 second time limit)
- Push-ups – 18 (no time limit)
- 300 meter sprint – 82 seconds
- 1.5 mile run – 20:20 (minutes: seconds)
- For continuous/open until filled recruitments, candidates who pass the PPRT will be referred to the department for an interview on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Once referred, candidates will be contacted by email or telephone.
- Please be advised you can log in to your NeoGov account and select:
- “Applications” to view a list of the recruitments which you have applied for, your submitted application for each recruitment, a copy of the job listing, and your applicant history for each recruitment.
- “Inbox” to view the notices which have been sent to you for each recruitment
- “Account” to update your contact information. Please note to update your phone number on previously submitted applications you must contact careers@washoecounty.gov .
Questions: Alicia Agrella
aagrella@washoecounty.gov
775-328-6383
Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.
Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.