Officer, Juvenile Probation - Central Field Unit
Tarrant County
FreshPosted Apr 13
✓ Fresh Listing
Posted: April 13, 2026 (1 day ago)
This job was posted recently. Fresh listings typically have less competition.
Officer Juvenile Probation - SE Field Unit
Tarrant County
Juvenile Services
Location
Fort Worth, Texas, 76196-0105
Salary
$26.87 - $29.56
per hour
Type
Full-Time
More Other jobs →Closes
April 24, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working with at-risk youth in the juvenile justice system, including reviewing police reports, interviewing kids and families, preparing court documents, and providing ongoing support to help them rehabilitate.
Officers also supervise juveniles in court or during transport, coordinate services with community groups, and assist victims.
It's a good fit for someone with a background in social work or counseling who is patient, good at de-escalating conflicts, and committed to helping young people and their families.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as criminology, social work, psychology, or related
- Minimum 1,750 hours of experience in casework, counseling, or related work in social services, corrections, or juvenile agencies
- One year of graduate study in criminology, corrections, counseling, law, social work, or psychology can substitute for the experience requirement
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department as a Juvenile Probation Officer
- Annual training in non-violent physical restraint techniques, verbal de-escalation, and self-defense
- Strong skills in interviewing, crisis intervention, and case management with juveniles and families
- Valid driver's license and ability to transport clients safely
Full Job Description
Receive, review and evaluate police referrals from law enforcement agencies involving juveniles. Determine appropriate actions through the interview process. Prepare reports for presentation to the Court. Provide supervision of cases under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court and Juvenile Services. Counsel and assist juveniles and their families in development rehabilitation. Provide safe and secure supervision of juveniles while in the Courtroom, while transporting, or in any other location when youth is in custody. Provide assistance and services to victims.
BENEFITS
Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits & 13 County Holidays
For more information, please click on the link below:
http://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/human-resources/employee-benefits.html
This posting may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received
Requirements
- Receives referrals from police agencies and school districts within Tarrant County and assesses background factors in order to facilitate the disposition of the case
- Conducts intake interviews and makes determination on referral of case to the District Attorney’s Office for legal action. Coordinates all procedures involved until the case is completed
- Prepares and submits court reports for court proceedings. Attends court hearings and provides information to the Court as required
- Provides court ordered and non-court-ordered supervision. Establishes and performs casework objectives through interviewing and counseling with client and family in the office, school and in the field
- Develops case plans for assigned youth and conducts reviews in accordance with department policy and provides post supervision as well
- Accesses community agencies and coordinates treatment for clients, families and victims as needed
- Maintains and updates chronological dictation reflecting contacts and casework initiated with clients, family members, victims, school officials and service providers
- Coordinates actions with staff and outside authorities concerning case progression
- Transports clients, family members and victims for court and community service appointments
- Ensures that victims are advised of their rights. Develops victim’s restitution agreements.
- Schedules supervision contacts with clients
- Provides direct services to victims as needed
- May collect data and prepare statistical reports
- Provides behavioral support and counseling intervention within specialized programs
- Performs all other related duties as assigned
Intervenes in situations involving youth who display aggressive and self-injurious behaviors with crisis intervention, counseling, verbal de-escalation, physical and mechanical restraint, when the youth is under his/her direct supervision.
Must be trained annually in the Department's approved non-violent physical restraint techniques, including verbal de-escalation and self-defense.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. A minimum of 1,750 hours of full-time casework, counseling, community or group work, or related experience in a social service, community, corrections, or juvenile agency that deals with offenders or disadvantaged persons required.
One (1) year full-time graduate study in criminology, corrections, counseling, law, social work, psychology or a related field may substitute for required experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain current certification by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department as a Juvenile Probation Officer.
Ability to participate in Non-Violent Physical Restraint, with annual training in verbal de-escalation, self-defense, and physical restraint components of the training.
Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance.
Skilled in counseling and interviewing and have a good working knowledge of community referral resources.
Good written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
One (1) year full-time graduate study in criminology, corrections, counseling, law, social work, psychology or a related field may substitute for required experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain current certification by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department as a Juvenile Probation Officer.
Ability to participate in Non-Violent Physical Restraint, with annual training in verbal de-escalation, self-defense, and physical restraint components of the training.
Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance.
Skilled in counseling and interviewing and have a good working knowledge of community referral resources.
Good written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Additional Information
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to lift and transport case files to court, sit, walk, stand and work with unpredictable and potentially violent clients/probationers. May be exposed to communicable and contagious diseases, and the potential for physical and mechanical restraint situations involving juveniles who are violent and self destructive.
Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes