About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Probation/Parole Officer (Juvenile Probation Department) to supervise youth under court supervision, reduce recidivism risk, and support rehabilitation using evidence‑based practices.

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What You’ll Do

This role centers on community‑based supervision, case management, and courtroom representation. Primary responsibilities include:

• Supervise juvenile offenders through office and community contacts, including evenings and non‑traditional hours
• Conduct collateral outreach to parents/guardians, schools, employers, community agencies and residential facilities
• Assess risk and criminogenic needs using the Youth Level of Service (YLS) assessment tool
• Develop SMART case plans based on assessment results and prioritize interventions
• Use Motivational Interviewing techniques to engage youth and support behavior change
• Refer clients to community resources and monitor progress against case plans
• Conduct drug testing, collect restitution, and manage electronic monitoring enrollment and equipment installation when appropriate
• Prepare reports, present written and verbal recommendations to Juvenile Court, and testify when required
• Participate in apprehension/transportation of non‑compliant offenders if trained and authorized
• Meet annual training requirements and mentor new officers
• Perform other duties as assigned to support juvenile public safety and rehabilitation

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Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 18 credits in a behavioral or social science
• Valid and active driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and access to a vehicle for work-related travel
• Basic computer skills and ability to complete required documentation in a timely manner
• Ability and willingness to work outside normal business hours, including evenings and travel throughout the county
• Strong oral and written communication, sound judgment, and stress management skills
• Familiarity with adolescent development, family dynamics, and community resources
• Prior training in Motivational Interviewing and knowledge of Risk‑Need‑Responsivity principles preferred but not required
• Spanish conversation skills preferred for designated caseloads

Important compliance requirement: Probation officers hired after July 1, 2005 must obtain certification to carry a firearm through the County Probation and Parole Officers’ Firearm and Training Commission within 18 months of hire or face disciplinary action. Candidates will undergo a psychological evaluation to determine fitness to carry a firearm.

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Compensation & schedule

• New hires hourly starting rate: $29.65 per hour
• Typical schedule: 35 hours per week
• Promotion steps (PO I → PO II → PO III → PO IV) are based on years of service and satisfactory performance as defined in the Probation Officer Performance Evaluation

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Physical demands & working environment

• May require completion of Control Tactics and firearms training and the ability to assist in physical control of subjects when necessary
• Work occurs in normal office settings and in community locations (homes, schools, placements), sometimes in higher‑risk areas
• Regular travel across the county and occasional travel outside the county for training or placement visits
• Workload and clientele can be stressful; candidates must be able to manage stress and maintain professional composure

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Preferred attributes

• Experience with community corrections, case management, or juvenile justice systems
• Strong community resource knowledge and referral network
• Commitment to balanced and restorative justice principles and youth rehabilitation

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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