JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER I

JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER I

Salary

$67,184.00 - $87,360.00 Annually

Location

Reno, NV

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

60013710 (11/2026)

Department

Juvenile Services

Opening Date

11/02/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position Information

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.

Under close supervision, 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.

This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy at Juvenile Services. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

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

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php

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.

Conditions of Employment

Selected candidates must pass a background investigation which includes:

• Complete and submit a Personal History Statement and pass an extensive background investigation.
• Submit a set of fingerprints.
• Successfully complete a Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) examination.
• Submit to a psychological examination.
• Pass a thorough pre-employment medical examination in accordance with NAC 289.110, and drug screen.

A person may not be appointed to perform the duties of a peace officer if he or she has:

• Been convicted of a felony in this State or of any offense which would be a felony if committed in this State.
• Been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude or the unlawful use, sale or possession of a controlled substance; or as listed in NRS 62B.270.
• A documented history of physical violence.
• Resigned in lieu of termination or been terminated from any civil services employment for substantiated misconduct involving dishonesty as described in NAC 289.110.

Successful completion of Defensive Tactics annually for continued employment in this classification.

Successful completion of Department approved and mandated training for continued employment.

Will work on-call rotation including weekends, holidays and evenings and maintain a flexible work schedule.

Must submit to a TB test upon appointment at own expense.

Juvenile Services falls under the direction of the District Court, and as such, Juvenile Services is not a part of Washoe Countys merit personnel system, and Juvenile Services employees are not members of a bargaining unit. However, full-time or part-time permanent employment with the Department of Juvenile Services offers the same attractive benefit package and salary schedule as any other Washoe County Department.

Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.

What Happens Next

1. After your application is screened, you will be notified via the email you provided whether you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications. Written appeals should be submitted via email to the assigned Human Resources Business Partner using the contact information listed on this job announcement.

2. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will receive an email invitation to take the PPRT (POST Physical Readiness Test), which is a pass/fail test. Please note you must be present in Reno, NV to take the PPRT. The first PPRT is tentatively scheduled for November 30, 2026, and subsequent exams will be scheduled approximately every other month thereafter.

POST Physical Readiness Test

• Vertical jump - 11.5 inches
• Agility run - 23.4 seconds
• Sit-ups - 24 (60 second time limit)
• Push-ups - 18 (no time limit)
• 300 meter sprint - 82 seconds
• 1.5 mile run - 20:20 (minutes: seconds)

For more information on the PPRT please visit: https://post.nv.gov/Training/POST_Academy/Physical_Readiness/

3. After the exam is completed, you will receive an additional email notifying you of the results.

4. For continuous/open until filled recruitments, candidates who pass the PPRT will be referred to the department for an interview on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Once referred, candidates will be contacted by email or telephone.

5. Please be advised you can log in to your NeoGov account and select:

• "Applications" to view a list of the recruitments which you have applied for, your submitted application for each recruitment, a copy of the job listing, and your applicant history for each recruitment.
• "Inbox" to view the notices which have been sent to you for each recruitment
• "Account" to update your contact information. Please note to update your phone number on previously submitted applications you must contact careers@washoecounty.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Process you can find additional information at the following link: https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/faq/online/index.php

Questions: Alicia Agrella

aagrella@washoecounty.gov

775-328-6383

Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.

• Nevada PERS Retirement - Washoe County pays 100% of the PERS contribution for each benefit eligible employee.
• Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance - Washoe County contributes 100% of the premium for each employee. Washoe County also contributes 50% of the premium for dependent coverage. Note: New employees are automatically enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account. Washoe County contributes up to $2,500 annually (based on benefit effective date and coverage tier) into the employees Health Savings Account (HSA). Newly hired employees become eligible for health benefits after 30 days of employment. Benefits Link - Click Here
• Deferred Compensation plans available
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accrual (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
• Sick Leave (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
• Longevity Pay
• Merit Increases - Full-time employees eligible to receive an annual merit increase of 5% until the position classification's maximum salary is reached.
• Cost-of living adjustments - historical annual COLA increases for 2017-2026 have ranged from 2.5% - 5.0%
• There are no Social Security deductions (although a 1.45% deduction for Medicare is required)
• Nevada does not have state or local income tax*

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Human Resources evaluates your eligibility for the position by assessing the minimum qualifications based on the experience you describe in your application. A resume cannot be substituted for a complete application, and writing "See Attached Resume" is not acceptable. To be considered, you must thoroughly document your qualifying education and experience in the designated sections of the application, including: the "Education" section; the "Work Experience" section; and the "Certificates and Licenses" section (when applicable). For each job listed, provide a detailed and specific list of duties. These responsibilities will be carefully reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum requirements of the position. Applicants who do not clearly demonstrate they meet these qualifications or who submit a blank or incomplete application may not be considered for employment. Please certify you have read and understand the above statement.

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Are you a United States Citizen?

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Are you at least 21 years of age at time of application?

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Employer Washoe County

Address 1001 E. Ninth St., Bldg. A Rm. 220

Reno, Nevada, 89512

Phone 775-328-2081

Website https://www.washoecounty.gov/