Juvenile Probation/ FINS Officer Division VIII

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Position Title: Juvenile Probation Officer/FINS Officer

Department: Division VIII - Judged Diane Warren

Salary: $21.91 - $24.14/hr

Pay Grade: 10

Workday & Hours: (Full-Time 8:00am- 4:30pm)

Benefits Eligibility: Eligible (After 60 days of employment, Health - Dental - Vision - Life Insurance - EAP Program - Retirement APERS (Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System)

Vacation Eligibility after 6 months of employment (84 hours up to 3 years)

Sick hours available after 90 days of employment (112 hours up to 3 years)

Twelve Holidays a year Employee Birthday (Thirteen total)

Job Summary:

The Washington County Juvenile Probation Officer performs professional work supervising juveniles placed on probation, FINS Order, or supervised conditions of release. Work involves assessing juvenile probationers and status offenders, meeting with the court-involved youth to ensure adherence to orders of the court and terms and conditions of probation; maintaining records of activities and status. Employee is also responsible for providing clients with limited counseling and referring clients to probation assistance programs, and conferring with law enforcement and court personnel in matters pertaining to violation of probation by clients. Duties assigned to employees in the job title vary according to division assignments and/or allocation of workload. Employee is subject to the usual potential hazards of contact with legally delinquent juveniles.

Job Description:

Juvenile Probation FINS Officer D8

Required Qualifications:

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required, this position is subject to pre-employment, random drug and reasonable suspicion testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for Washington County jobs and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.washingtoncountyar.gov

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting:

https://www.washingtoncountyar.gov/Sys/Sso/Login?ReturnUrl=/Sys/Sso/Dashboard/JobApplication/Apply?jobID=4211&BackURL=/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/4211/25 or call 479-444-1700.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
Washington County is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.