Juvenile Probation Officer I

Salary : $51,937.60 - $83,012.80 Annually

Location : Huntsville, AL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-00035

Department : Juvenile Probation

Opening Date : 02 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 14 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Central

Hiring Manager : Jacques Cothren

Hiring Manager Contact Information : 256-532-0314

Position Overview

Under the appointment of the Presiding Juvenile Court Judge, employee performs juvenile probation and / or juvenile intake duties. Receives complaints; considers the commencement of proceedings; makes investigations, reports, and recommendations; supervises juveniles under orders of the juvenile court; makes referrals for services; and performs other duties as designated by law or as directed by the court.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

All duties listed may not be included in any one position nor does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class.)

• Makes investigations, reports and recommendations to the juvenile court.
• Refers to the DHR for investigations, reports and recommendations of complaints and allegations of dependency, or children in need of supervision when so specified by the policies and procedures of the court.
• Receives and examines complaints and allegations of delinquency, in need of supervision or dependency of a child for the purpose of considering the commencement of proceedings as provided by Alabama Law.
• Supervises and assists a child placed on probation or in protective supervision or aftercare by order of the court or other authority of law.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other private or public agencies of the community as needed.
• Makes predisposition studies and submits reports and recommendations to the court as required by Alabama law.
• Performs such other functions as are designated by Alabama law or as directed by the court.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

Other Requirements

Physical Requirements

Other Requirements

Certifications or Licenses Required

Work Schedule :

DISCLAIMER : This job is based on fiscal funding by the State of Alabama. If future funding is not appropriated by the State, this job will be subject to termination.

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the employment application in full.

Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Madison County is a drug-free workplace and conducts drug and alcohol testing.

A comprehensive set of benefits is offered for all full-time employees. No benefits are offered to part-time or seasonal employees. Please consult with the Human Resources Department for a full list of benefits.

Madison County periodically reviews and when fiscally able, adjusts salary rates and our benefits package to remain competitive in our area.

Benefits Summary

Healthcare Insurance : Blue Cross of Alabama is administered through the Local Government Health Insurance Plan (LGHIP).

Coverage Type Employee's Premium County's Contribution

Single Coverage Bi-weekly Premium $ 64.00 $ 254.50

Family Coverage Bi-weekly Premium $ 155.75 $ 620.05

Dental Coverage : Dental coverage is included with LGHIP through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. LGHIP manages dental costs and provides enhanced dental benefits using negotiated discounts with in-network dentists. To locate in-network dentists go to www.bcbsal.com. Assuming the services are covered you will normally only be responsible for out of pocket.

Life Insurance : Madison County provides $25,000 in life, $25,000 in accidental death and dismemberment and $25,000 line of duty insurance to eligible employees in certified positions.

Employee Retirement Plans : Employees are required to participate in the Employees Retirement System, which is a Defined Benefit Plan administered through the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA). Participants contribute 5% to 8.5% of their earnings depending on their hire date and classification. Sworn Certified Personnel have an accelerated contribution schedule

Employee Clinic : Madison County employees and dependents over age 12 may use the Employee Health Clinic for the low co-pay of $15.00 per visit. To be eligible to use the clinic, the employee and dependent must be enrolled in Madison County's health insurance plan as their primary coverage.

Voluntary Plans are also available :

Holidays, Annual Leave and Sick Leave :

Are you willing to work weekends and holidays?

Required Question

Salary : $51,938 - $83,013