What are the responsibilities and job description for the Juvenile Probation Officer I: CORE position at Williamson County, TX?

Salary : $50,593.91 - $58,183.00 Annually

Location : Georgetown : 200 Wilco Way, TX

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 14.02920

Department : Juvenile Services

Opening Date : 02 / 04 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

FLSA : Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to a Juvenile Probation Supervisor, responsible for providing case management and supervision of youth on assigned caseload using trauma-informed practices. Level I of II in Juvenile Probation.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Understands, practices, and promotes the vision of Williamson County Juvenile Services
Maintains daily focus on the department's service philosophy when interacting with youth, including emphasis on Developmental Assets, Developmental Relationships, SPARK identification, Motivational Interviewing, and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
Engages with youth on caseload to develop relationships and focus efforts toward diversion of youth from commitment to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD)
Models positive behavior and leadership to youth in all interactions
Redirects youth behavior using appropriate trauma-focused interventions when necessary
Interviews and counsel offenders and families in development and rehabilitation
Appears in juvenile court and testifies in hearings regarding youth on caseload
Provides supervision of youth on Conditions of Release, monitor compliance with Electronic Monitor for youth placed on Deferred Prosecution and Court Ordered Probation
Maintains compliance with daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly contact and case plan standards
Coordinates and transports juveniles for various appointments outside the facility, and for placement in out-of-county and TJJD facilities
Develops relationships and communicates regularly with personnel in law enforcement, schools, courts, community organizations, and other social service agencies
Readily complies with departmental / countywide policies and TJJD standards
The physical demands and environmental factors listed below, as well as regular attendance, are also essential functions for this position
Coordinates, supervises, and facilitates special programs, such as Family Nights
Performs detention and probation intake meetings with youth and family
Attends all meeting and trainings as required
Performs special duties as assigned

Intake Assignment

Performs Detention and Probation intake meetings with juveniles and their families

Field Assignment

Supervises youth on probation to include Court Ordered Conditions of Release from Detention, Court Diversion Program, deferred prosecution, formal probation, and out of county placements

Engages youth in identifying and developing SPARK interests, and work with community partners to establish opportunities for youth

Performs any / all Court Assignment duties, as needed, for juveniles on caseload

Residential Case Management Assignment

Collaborates with all relevant staff and counselors to provide case management supervision to residential caseload of juveniles on highest levels of supervision.

Attends expulsion hearings in each school district throughout the county, as needed

Conducts and facilitates the intake process for youth placed into the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) and the CORE therapeutic residential program

Works closely with JJAEP school personnel in recording attendance and progress

Assists with compiling, monitoring, and recording statistical data for reports to TJJD

Court Assignment

Supervise youth pending court on Administrative Conditions of Release and Court Ordered Conditions of Release

Performs investigations and evaluations of offenders to submit social histories and / or recommendations to relevant court(s)

Write social history reports and make appropriate disposition recommendations to the court

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

Reports directly to - Juvenile Services Probation Supervisor or designee

Direct Reports - No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to use non-violent physical restraint and non-hostile management of aggressive behavior

Position requires prolonged walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, twisting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, squatting, writing, and typing in the performance of daily activities

Position involves operating motor vehicles

Position involves using mechanical restraint devices (handcuffs and leg shackles)

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Continuous contact with youth accused of or adjudicated for various crimes

Work is primarily conducted indoors in air-conditioned building

May be required to perform some work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, wet conditions)

IRREGULAR HOURS

Serves on-call on a 24-hour basis

Requires flexibility to work days, evenings, and / or weekend hours

Ability to work scheduled Saturdays supervising juveniles in programs

May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency

Regular attendance is required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)

Must be at least 21 years of age and have a non-disqualifying criminal history per Texas Administrative Code Sections 344.200 and 344.400

Maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required by date of employment

Valid driver's license

Written proof of one year of related work experience from previous employer (on employer's letterhead to include : dates of employment, description of job duties and performance) OR certified original of Masters' degree transcript

Required within six (6) months of employment

Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Juvenile Probation Officer certification

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification

First aid certification

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification

Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) trained

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bilingual Spanish speaker

Knowledge of and skill with basic computer programs to complete forms and required documentation for caseload management

Prior experience working with at-risk youth

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below :

Criminal background check : Yes

Motor Vehicle Record check : Yes

Drug screening : Yes

Physical exam : Yes

Psychological exam : No

Additional : Child Abuse Registry Check, The Diana Screen®

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at .

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.

To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.

The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-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 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533.

Texas Administrative Code : RULE §344.200 I have a four (4) year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Texas Administrative Code : RULE §344.200 I have completed one (1) year / 18 hours of graduate study in a degree field approved by TJJD - OR - I have at least one (1) year of related juvenile supervision experience as defined by TJJD.

Texas Administrative Code : RULE §344.200 : This position requires you are at least 21 years of age at date of hire. Are you able to meet this requirement?

Texas Administrative Code : RULE §344.400 : This position requires you have a non-disqualifying criminal history. Are you able to meet this requirement?

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal records check. The offer of employment will be contingent upon a non-disqualifying criminal history / sex offender registration background check, child abuse registry check, and passing a drug test and physical exam (provided by County). I am able to meet this requirement.

Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire?

This position requires a driving records check as part of the selection process. In order to be considered for this position, your driving record may not include any of the following conditions during the last 36-months. Any driving convictions involving :

Driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance;

Refusing to submit to a test to determine alcohol or controlled substance concentration

Leaving scene of crash

Vehicular manslaughter / homicide

Using vehicle to commit a felony;

Losing your license or driving while license is suspended;

Two or more reckless driving violations, negligent crash or violation with a pedestrian;

Three or more violations while operating a motor vehicle

I attest that my driving record does not meet or exceed the number of violations and / or offenses listed above, and I am eligible to be considered for this position. I am able to provide a copy of my driving record at the time of interview.

I AM NOT ELIGIBLE to be considered for this position. My driving record meets or exceeds the number of violations and / or offenses listed above.

The scheduling needs of this position are currently a rotating schedule, to cover the hours of 7 : 00am-9 : 00pm Monday-Friday (Intake position), and require on-call availability. A successful candidate must have flexibility with work days and times, including evening and weekend hours. The schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the Division Director. Are you able and willing to have the required schedule flexibility for this position?

Are you available and willing to work a varied schedule that includes weekends and holidays?

Yes, I have the flexibility to work any shift / schedule assigned including weekends / holidays and have selected the types of shifts I will accept in the preference section of my application.

No, I do not have a flexible schedule and can not work weekends / holidays. I have selected the types of shifts I will accept in the preference section of my application.

Do you have experience providing services to at-risk juveniles?

Provide specific example(s) of your experience providing in-home and community case management services to at-risk juveniles. Include the employer(s) and dates you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History / Experience section of this application.

Have you ever been the subject of a Child Protective Services (CPS) investigation? What was the outcome of the investigation? Type N / A if this does not apply.

A provision of Texas Administrative Code, title 37 344.302 states that an individual with prior military experience will need to provide related discharge documents during the background check process. Have you ever been on active duty for training (ADT) or served in the military?

Which best describes your skill level using Microsoft Word?

Beginner : Experience with creating documents, saving, printing, editing, setting tabs and indents, and using proofing tools to correct spelling and grammar.

Intermediate : All of the skills listed above PLUS creating and using templates, using the letter wizard, creating envelopes and labels, formatting with styles, headers and footers, creating and formatting tables, graphics and watermarks.

Advanced : All of the skills listed above PLUS creating and saving forms as templates, inserting text, checkbox and drop down form fields, and creating form letters and mailing labels.

Expert : All of the skills listed above PLUS modifying default settings, working with toolbars, using worksheets and charts in documents, creating tables of figures, inserting, cross references and hyperlinks.

No significant experience using Microsoft Word.

Which best describes your skill level using Microsoft Excel?

Beginner : Experience with creating, modifying and printing worksheets; moving, copying and pasting data; working with basic formulas and functions; working with multiple worksheets; and working with charts.

Intermediate : All of the skills listed above PLUS using named cells, ranges and formulas; Calculating using advanced functions such as NOW, DATE, VLOOKUP, IF, PMT, and FV; formatting zero and negative values; importing and exporting data; linking workbooks; performing basic and advanced sorting; using AutoFilter and Advanced Filter.

Advanced : All of the skills listed above PLUS using worksheets as databases; recording, running and editing macros; querying an external database; refreshing and sorting a PivotTable; creating custom views, reports and Pivot Charts.

Expert : All of the skills listed above PLUS customizing Excel options and toolbars; creating workspaces; creating and editing templates; running Macros from menus and worksheet button; displaying dialog boxes and message boxes in macros.

No significant experience using Microsoft Excel.

Use the space below to explain ALL gaps in employment. Type N / A if this does not apply.

Are you bilingual in Spanish?(Select the answer that best applies)

Speak

Read

Write

All of the above

None of the above

At Williamson County Juvenile Services, the protection and safety of the youth that we serve is our #1 priority. For that reason, we will screen all candidates that move forward in the process for positions of trust with children with The Diana Screen®. The Diana Screen® is a sexual risk screening tool used by Williamson County Juvenile Services to screen candidates moving forward in the process to work or volunteer with our youth. The Diana Screen® is administered on a computer in our office and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. The Diana Screen® helps to identify people who may step over a sexual boundary line or who may present a sexual risk to children and teens. The Diana Screen® is used as one part of Williamson County Juvenile Service's overall application / interview / screening process.By completing The Diana Screen® you are helping to make Williamson County Juvenile Services as safe as possible for the youth in our care. For more information about The Diana Screen® please visit www.DianaScreen.comI acknowledge my understanding that the results of the Diana Screen® will be used in determining my eligibility for employment with Williamson County Juvenile Services and I consent to pre-employment / pre-offer participation in the Diana Screen®.

Please provide a brief statement introducing yourself and illustrating why you should be considered as the most qualified individual for this position.

I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. Please avoid the use of acronyms or abbreviations that describe job duties and define job titles.

I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected. I also understand that I may not submit a resume in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement.

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