Juvenile Probation Officer I

$23.07 - $36.91 Hourly

$47,989 - $76,782 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 65

Posting Details

We are so pleased that you are interested in making an impact through our work at CYFD. The department thrives on dedicated, empathetic, and talented employees who ensure the well-being of the children and families in New Mexico by keeping them safe and healthy.

By joining CYFD, you'll work to find the best ways to support families through difficult situations using community-based prevention and intervention programs. Employees have teammates and a committed leadership team to support them every day.

We look forward to you joining us because caring for and supporting New Mexico's children and youth will take all of us. I know the department's mission is critical to improving the overall well-being of children in our state and, in turn, strengthening the future of New Mexico.

THIS JOB POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

If we are unable to fill this position prior to January 22nd, we will take this position to the CYFD Statewide Rapid Hire event on January 23, 2024

Why does the job exist?

The purpose of this position is to provide supervision of youth in the community who have been adjudicated for misdemeanor and felony level offenses on behalf of the courts and the supervised release panel. The incumbent will be required to work non-traditional hours in conjunction with traditional hours. The incumbent will also provide case management and visit clients in the field.

How does it get done?

Provides supervision of juveniles by conducting home, school and office visits to ensure compliance with court ordered probation and supervised release requirements. Enter data into Family Automated Client Tracking System (FACTS). JPO I will collaborate with community resources, such as law enforcement agencies, school and service providers. Provide random UA's, putting on GPS units and monitoring movements.

Who are the customers?

Clients are at risk youth and youth who have committed delinquent acts.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a high degree of integrity, be responsible and honest and motivated to provide guidance and role modeling to at-risk and delinquent youth

Incumbents must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear, concise and thorough manner and have college level writing skills

Incumbents will be required to write case notes, assessments and other reports and documents

Have a minimum of two years working with troubled, at-risk or delinquent youth

Minimum Qualification

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in sociology, psychology, corrections, guidance and counseling, social work, police science, criminal justice, juvenile justice, education, public administration, or closely related field. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required education.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 2 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 2 years of experience 2 Associate's degree or higher (Bachelor's, Master's) in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 2 years of experience

• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting. Late hours, weekend and callback work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Some travel may be required. The following conditions are also applicable:
Incumbents must have a telephone and must be willing to give this phone number to the Director of Field Services.
Incumbents must possess and maintain a valid driver's license at all times.
Incumbents must be willing to be frequently on-call 24 hours a day. Work is in an office setting, client's homes and institutions.
Incumbents must be willing to travel, and be willing to work shifts, holidays, weekends and call back for emergencies.
Incumbents must be willing to work with offenders that have high-risk behaviors and require intervention or services.
Incumbents must be willing to work with potential risk from offenders who are possibly under the influence of drugs or alcohol or otherwise distressed.

Supplemental Information

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Agency Contact Information: Kelly Jo Parker, . Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.