Juvenile Probation Officer I

Annual Salary: $67,184.00 – $87,360.00

Deadline to Apply: Continuous

Position Information: The Juvenile Probation Officer I receives training on a wide range of casework in Juvenile Services programs in a manner consistent with the policies, procedures, and practices of the Department of Juvenile Services and in compliance with NRS Chapter 62; and performs related work as required.

Please click here for the Total Compensation Package for this job classification which includes county paid employee health benefits after 30 days of employment, county paid retirement benefits, vacation accruals, etc. The Total Compensation Package outlines the various benefits offered by Washoe County and the annual earnings based on the entry level salary for the job classification.

Watch a video about Washoe County Juvenile Services by visiting Employment (washoecounty.gov).

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral sciences, criminal justice, human services, social work, or a closely related field; OR one year of full-time experience working directly with adolescents in one or more of the following fields: criminal justice, social services, or education AND a bachelor’s degree in any other discipline.

Must be at least 21 years of age at time of application.

Must be a United States Citizen at time of application.

License Or Certificate:

Successful completion of the Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) academy in the first year of employment including passing the Nevada POST Physical Readiness Test and must maintain POST requirements per NRS/NAC 289 for continued employment in this classification.

CPR/First Aid certification upon appointment at own expense and must maintain CPR/First Aid certification for continued employment in this classification.

A valid Nevada Class C driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.