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ABOUT THE POSITION The Clark County Juvenile Justice Services is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Juvenile Probation Officer position. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment while providing supervision, guidance, case management, and support to youth. This recruitment is open to entry-level candidates as well as applicants who possess a Nevada P.O.S.T

Category II certification or higher and are seeking a long-term career with Juvenile Justice Services. All entry-level candidates who successfully pass the background process will begin their career in Juvenile Detention, where they will gain valuable experience working directly with youth in a structured and secured environment. Juvenile Probation Officer I: $59,113.60 - $91,561.60 Annually Juvenile Probation Officer II: $63,856.00 - $98,800.00 Annually **Successful applications that meet the minimum qualifications that are received by December 6, 2026, will be invited to test the week of January 4, 2027, for the tentative academy starting May 2027

**Successful applications that meet the minimum qualifications that are received by March 28, 2027, will be invited to test the week of April 26, 2027, for the tentative academy starting August 2027. This is an open and continuous recruitment, scheduling dates will vary depending on when the application was received and reviewed by Human Resources. Please click on the link for a brief video from Clark County's Juvenile Probation Officers- https://youtu.be/dCcBQzq4a28?si=qRMVZnwuxpWdcrJp This recruitment may be used to fill term (Limited-Permanent) positions

The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration, and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment. The successful candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment. Some positions may be Grant Funded.

Grant Funded positions are subject to continuation based on availability of grant funds and the employee will be terminated without right of appeal when such funds are no longer available. This examination will establish an Open Competitive and Promotional list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by the Office of Human Resources. The Juvenile Probation Officer I is a training underfill position: upon successful completion of the probationary period (520 hours worked to 2,080 hours worked) and the training program, which is up to two (2) years, the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Juvenile Probation Officer II.

THE EXAMINATION PROCESS- Non NV POST Certified candidates: All candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be notified by e-mail as to the next steps in the process. There will be multiple parts to the examination process for Juvenile Probation Officer: Physical Readiness Examination - Pass/Fail Manager's Interview Candidates who pass the physical readiness examination will advance to the interview. THE EXAMINATION PROCESS- NV POST I or II Certified candidates: All candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be notified by e-mail as to the next steps in the process.

Manager's Interview There will be no rescheduling of any part of the examination. Physical Readiness Examination: Candidates invited to the physical readiness examination must successfully pass the physical readiness exam in order to advance to interviews. The physical readiness examination will test your ability to perform all the required physical standards set by the Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission pursuant to NAC 289.300 and/or 289.110

To pass this examination, candidates must be able to do all of the following: Vertically jump a height of 12 inches Agility Run in 24.9 seconds 23 sit-ups in one minute 12 push-ups (no time limit) 300 meter sprint in 96 seconds 1.5 mile run in 24 minutes 10 seconds. The physical readiness examination is a pass/fail examination. The Department of Juvenile Justice Services will be offering POST physical readiness testing (PPRT) demos/practice

For additional information please contact the Training Division at DJJSTraining@ClarkCountyNV.gov or 702-455-2935. For Department of Juvenile Justice employment opportunities and up-to-date information about POST physical readiness testing (PPRT) demos/practice, please see the following link- https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/juvenile_justice_services/employment.php Interview: Candidates passing the physical readiness examination will be invited to an interview. Note: The recruitment process will include multiple steps

Employment is contingent upon the results of multiple background checks, drug screening, and a medical examination that can take up to 16-20 weeks. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience: Juvenile Probation Officer I - Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Education or Special Education, Behavioral Science, Counseling, Early Childhood, Health Science, Child Development, Communication, Public or Business Administration or a closely related field. Experience in working with youth is desirable.

Directly related experience which has provided the knowledge and skills necessary to perform all aspects of the position may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years. Must be capable of passing P.O.S.T. pre-agility Fitness Standards as defined by N.A.C

289.300 (1)(f). Juvenile Probation Officer II - In addition to the above, two (2) years of full-time professional level experience in providing probation and casework/counseling services to juveniles. All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application

Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources. Minimum Age: Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at time of appointment.

Working Conditions: Work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts. Work under potentially life-threatening emergency conditions. Work in violent, traumatic or highly charged emotional environments.

Specified positions may be assigned to a remote work site at high elevation. May be subject to exposure to blood and air borne diseases. Licensing and Certification: Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment.

Must possess a valid P.O.S.T. level II certificate upon completion of probationary period at the JPO I level. Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation

Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted. Must not have any qualifying offense that violates the standards required by NRS 62B.223 and/or NRS 62G.223. Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions. Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician. Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Provides direct field supervision of juvenile offenders including home and school visits, weapons and contraband searches and drug testing. Enforces adherence to court ordered conditions of probation; investigates and processes probation violations and makes recommendations regarding revocation of probation; arrests, detains and transports probationers who have violated court orders. Counsels and advises probationers and their families regarding pertinent personal, social, educational, financial, vocational and health matters.

Compiles, investigates, verifies and presents reports on personal, social, educational, financial, vocational, health and/or prior criminal history of probationers; writes and presents reports to various courts, officials and agencies; develops and presents recommendations for case disposition or violation of probation. Arrests youth as required; provides Miranda warnings; performs a variety of booking and intake duties and makes determinations about formally processing cases through the court system and about requiring secured detention prior to a court hearing. Plans, directs and supervises a group of juvenile detainees in a locked facility on an assigned shift.

Maintains sight and sound supervision of groups at all times; monitors family visits. Performs a variety of supervision, security and treatment duties for juvenile offenders detained in a youth camp; supervises daily living, social, educational, recreational and treatment activities. Performs varied supervisory, security and treatment duties for offenders assigned to intensive probation programs; conducts home assessments, interviews and advises parents, develops and implements a treatment plan for juvenile offenders.

Teaches and models social skills; applies behavior modification techniques; plans and supervises various programs, such as physical education, work experiences and recreational activities. Identifies and develops community resources and support programs; maintains communication and liaison with law enforcement, court, social service and community resource personnel and agencies. Maintains a variety of records and case files; writes reports, statements, legal documents, correspondence and other written materials.

Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Uses a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a personal or County motor vehicle to transport juveniles, make home visits, etc. Juvenile Probation Officer II's may assist in the training of new employees and volunteers and direct the work of a shift in the absence of a supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Mobility to work in a typical court, detention or public safety setting, including stamina to stand and/or walk for an extended period of time, and strength to restrain, arrest and/or eject individuals; drive a motor vehicle in order to attend meetings or visit client homes; vision to use standard office equipment and read printed materials including a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; physical and psychological characteristics to meet and maintain P.O.S.T. guidelines. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.