As of Wednesday, November 18, 2009, the following positions are available.

Juvenile Probation Officer-Supervision Officer

 

Summary of Duties

The Supervision Officer reports directly to the Unit Supervisor and in his/her absence to the Assistant Supervisor. A staff member in this position will ultimately report to the Chief Juvenile Probation Officer. The supervision officer will maintain several types of supervision caseloads (deferred, courtesy, and probation) simultaneously and must have good time management skills.  The Supervision Officer must have the ability to organize and supervise high caseload numbers without affecting quality of service.  This is a grade 35 non-exempt position. 

Detailed Job Description

 

• Supervises an assigned caseload
• Conduct monthly office visits with juveniles/parents
• Conduct field visits at home or school as required
• Address issues of non-compliance with juveniles/parents
• Monitors special conditions of supervision including , but not limited to, Community Service Restitution, Counseling, and Drug Screening.
• Serve summons
• Supervise Community Service Restitution
• File court action as needed
• Compile monthly statistics regarding work activity
• Maintain monthly supervision logs
• Assist in transporting juveniles to court, detention hearings, placements, etc.
• Prepare court reports and detention hearing documents as needed
• Participate in the on call schedule and fulfill associated duties
• Maintain updated juvenile files
• Keep current with all probationer progress reports
• Update Caseworker information as needed
• Maintain 80 hours biannually of approved training to maintain JPO certification

 

Qualification Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in the preferred fields of Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology or a Behavioral Science
• Required: Clean criminal history
• Required: Pass a drug screen following a conditional employment offer
• Required: Possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and have proof of liability coverage
• Preferred: Minimum of one year experience in a criminal justice, mental health, correctional or educational field or a masters degree in a similar field.
• Possess good problem solving skills, have the ability to work effectively with people, and be prepared to deal with crisis situations.   
• Possess the ability to work effectively with children and their parents, and a desire to affect positive change within the child and family structure
• Have good organizational skills, computer knowledge and/or the ability to learn computer systems.

 

Please apply at the Brazoria County Human Resources Dept. or applications may also be obtained and submitted at this website.

 

 

 Juvenile Probation Shift Leader

 

Summary of Duties

The Detention/Residential Shift Leader reports directly to the Assistant Supervisor, Supervisor, Deputy Chief of Detention/Residential, and ultimately to the Chief Juvenile Probation Officer. The Shift Leader will assist in supervising the overall function of the detention center and will serve as the acting administrator after hours.  The Shift Leader will help to ensure that the detention center is run within compliance standards as set forth by the Juvenile Board and the State Juvenile Probation Commission.  This is a grade 35 non-exempt position. 

 

Detailed Job Description

•          Work a schedule that will involve working weekends, evenings or nights
•          Work with Administration to enhance the professionalism of the detention center
•          Perform shift specific duties as directed by the Deputy Chief of Detention/Residential
•          Direct supervision of juvenile residents
•          Become well versed in the use of the Family Code and Juvenile Justice System as a whole
•          Screen juvenile referrals from the local police agencies to accept or deny based on the merits of the offense (probable cause). 
•          Direct the intake and orientation process of juvenile offenders into the detention center
•          Obtain and maintain proficiency in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, crisis intervention and fire safety regulations
•          Dispense prescription and over the counter medications
•          Counsel with juveniles and contact mental health professionals as needed
•          Maintain the safety and security of the facility, residents and staff
•          Initiate the process for restraining an out of control juvenile resident
•          Maintain 80 hours biannually of approved training to maintain JDO  certification (and JPO certification, if applicable)
•          Ensure the maintenance of facility cleanliness 
•          Perform  other duties as may be assigned

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

•          Required: BS or BA from an accredited university with 1 year experience working with youths ages 10-17 years of age or four years experience in a    correctional field with one year specifically working with youths ages 10 -17 years of age.

 

 Please apply at the Brazoria County Human Resources Dept. or applications may also be obtained and submitted at this website.