Juvenile Probation Officer - Drug Court

Juvenile Probation Officer - Drug Court

Salary

$58,572.80 Annually

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Grant-funded Full-time

Job Number

17432

Department

Juvenile Probation Department

Division

Health Services

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

11/27/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

About Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD):

Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) is the third-largest juvenile justice agency in the country and the second-largest department in Harris County, employing over 1,200 professionals dedicated to youth justice transformation and reform. HCJPD is committed to improving outcomes for youth, reducing racial disproportionality, and ensuring a safe environment for both staff and residents. We continuously innovate by implementing systemic changes to lower detention populations and promote positive youth development.

About Health Services:

The Health Services division of the HCJPD is responsible for the medical, psychological, and treatment programs within the agency. The services operated within this division include the medical staff that assess and treat youth in the detention center and post-adjudicated facilities. In addition, the division has mental health therapists who provide crisis counseling, and individual, group and family therapy to youth both in the detention center and under community supervision. Lastly, the Health Services division oversees the four specialty courts that operate within the agency to help address some of the underlying factors that may be impacting a youth's functioning.

Position Overview:

The Specialty Court Juvenile Probation Officer provides intensive supervision, family support, collaboration with service providers, and reports information to assist with program-level supervision, treatment, and case plan goals. This position responds to inquiries from legal representatives and juvenile justice-involved entities and will be responsible for reporting supervision outcomes to the unit supervisor/administration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meets with and monitors youth and completes all aspects of case file management in a timely manner, including: field/school/detention/placement visits, telephone contacts, administering assessment tools, GPS monitoring, court reports, progress notes, case plans, referrals to community resources, documentation and data entry of services and activities, and all other tasks needed for each case by adhering to policy and standards.
• Staffs cases with service providers, legal representatives, supervisor and any appropriate party to triage and or discuss continuum of care for youth.
• Assists Specialty Court Juvenile Probation Officers, Health Services Supervisors and Program Manager/Administrator as needed.
• Assists with transportation of youth and facilitation of transfer/release.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements

Qualifying applicants must complete the HCJPD Standard Basic Spelling & Grammar assessment with a minimum score of 80%.

https://es.eskill.com/es/quiz/?testId=6ea2969b19735294

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree conferred by a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Texas High Education Coordinating Board, and either:

• (A) One year of graduate study at an accredited college or university (18 completed post-graduate hours) in Criminology, Corrections, Counseling, Law, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or other closely related field.

OR

• (B) At least 1500 hours of paid or non-paid experience working in a social service, community, corrections, or juvenile agency that deals with offenders or disadvantaged persons. These hours must have been earned within 12 months, which do not have to be consecutive months.

Licensure:

• Must possess a valid driver's license and have available transportation for use on the job with vehicle insured to comply with the liability limits required by statute.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of divisional departmental policies and procedures and Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Standards.
• Possess a working knowledge of adolescent development and the focus area addressed by the specialty court.
• Possess a working knowledge of community resources.
• Possess and apply overall knowledge of Harris County data processing system, casework system, and legal procedures to fulfill juvenile court needs concerning delinquency.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of Pat-Down/Restraint/Transportation policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of required documentation for placing youth in placement.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active certification as a Juvenile Probation Officer in accordance with TJJD requirements.
• Must be 21 years of age.

Additional Requirements:

• Upon receiving a conditional job offer, all applicants must undergo a criminal background check and drug screening.

• All applicants must provide evidence of a tuberculosis (TB) skin test. If the attest result is positive, additional documentation will be required.

• All employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, as well as testing based on reasonable suspicion that the employee may be under the influence of a substance prohibited by the county's drug and alcohol policy during the course and scope of employment.

• In the event of a public emergency declared by the county, staff may be assigned to other duties, facilities, or departments under the supervision of another county department.

• Applicants must be at least 21 years old.

• Employees in this position must possess and maintain a valid Texas Drivers license and maintain liability insurance coverage at least equal to the minimum amounts required by law.

• Certified copies of educational transcripts and/or college credits will be required during the hiring process.

• This position involves working with challenging youth where the use of crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies may be necessary to ensure the safety of both youth and staff.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Grant-funded Full-time

• Monday through Friday | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Late nights and weekends if necessary and/or as scheduled.

Salary:

• $58,572.80 Annually

Open Position Location:

• 1200 Congress St.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*
• Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

www.benefitsathctx.com

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? (Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.)

• High School or GED diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

Have you completed one year of graduate study at an accredited college or university (18 completed post-graduate hours) in Criminology, Corrections, Counseling, Law, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or other closely related field? (Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.)

• Yes
• No

03

Have you completed at least 1500 hours of paid or non-paid experience working in a social service, community, corrections, or juvenile agency that deals with offenders or disadvantaged persons? (These hours must have been earned within 12 months, which do not have to be consecutive months.)

• Yes
• No

04

This role requires a Valid Drivers License (Texas upon hire) Do you have a Valid Drivers License?

• Yes, I have a Valid Texas Drivers License
• Yes, I have a Valid Drivers License but understand I must obtain a Valid Texas Drivers License prior to start date
• No, Im not interested

05

Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx