Lead Intake Probation Officer

Lead Intake Probation Officer

Salary

$85,000.00 Annually

Location

Juvenile Services, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202500048

Department

JUVENILE PROBATION

Opening Date

09/11/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, juvenile justice, human services, or a related field; or qualifications consistent with applicable departmental requirements.
• Experience working with juveniles, probation, social services, court services, corrections, or a related human-services field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex cases and work independently.
• Supervisory, lead-worker, training, or mentoring experience is preferred.
• Must meet all applicable requirements for appointment as a probation officer within the jurisdiction.

Leadership Responsibilities

The Lead Intake Probation Officer provides day-to-day leadership to intake staff and serves as a resource for complex cases and operational issues. The position may assist supervisors and management with staff assignments, training, performance monitoring, policy implementation, and program development.

Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must obtain First Aid Certification within six months of employment.
• Must hold a valid Texas driver license and liability insurance coverage.
• Driving record must reflect acceptable rating by Ellis County to operate a county vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Lead, coordinate, and monitor the daily activities of intake probation officers.
• Review of juvenile referrals, complaints, reports, and other documentation to determine appropriate intake actions, to include detention or release of a juvenile
• Conduct or oversee intake interviews, risk/needs assessments, and social history investigations.
• Evaluate information concerning the youth, family, school, behavioral history, and community circumstances.
• Make recommendations regarding diversion, release, detention, probation, services, or other appropriate interventions.
• Prepare accurate and comprehensive reports, summaries, and recommendations for the court.
• Ensure intake decisions and documentation comply with applicable laws, departmental policies, and court procedures.
• Provide guidance, coaching, training, and technical assistance to intake probation officers.
• Review staff work for accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and compliance with established standards.
• Monitor caseloads, assignments, deadlines, and workflow to ensure effective service delivery.
• Respond to emergency and after-hours juvenile intake matters when required.
• Participate in detention hearings, court proceedings, staffing meetings, case conferences, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Identify youth and families who may benefit from community-based services, treatment, counseling, educational programs, or other interventions.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely case records and electronic databases (JCMS).
• Assist management with developing and implementing intake procedures, policies, and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Monitor performance data and identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Address complex or high-risk cases and provide consultation to intake staff.
• Promote professionalism, ethical conduct, cultural responsiveness, and respectful treatment of youth and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or department leadership.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule which can include evenings, weekends, holidays and after hours
• Must be able to be on call per rotation.

SUMMARY:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Intake Probation Officer is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the intake and assessment process for youth referred to the juvenile justice system. The position provides leadership and guidance to intake probation officers while ensuring that referrals are processed promptly, assessments are completed accurately, and appropriate recommendations are made to the court and other authorized agencies.

The Lead Intake Probation Officer serves as a key liaison among the courts, law enforcement, prosecutors, defense counsel, families, treatment providers, and community-based organizations. The position requires sound professional judgment, strong leadership skills, knowledge of juvenile justice practices, and a commitment to rehabilitation, accountability, and public safety.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position typically requires manual dexterity, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performing the essential functions typically requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

As a dual-certified Officer, JSO / JPO, regular attendance is essential. The position requires punctual attendance, as well as the possibility of working beyond a 40-hour work week, to ensure staffing for Intake is met at all times, as well as assist with coverage in the detention facility. Detention operates 24 hours per day, 365 days a year; therefore, this position may require one to work outside of normal business hours, to include, but not limited to: evenings, overnight, weekends and holidays. This position may also require working in various types of weather, including rain, wind, ice, sleet, or snow.

NOTICE:

The above job profile does not include all essential duties of this job. All applicants and/or employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department to review and discuss the essential functions of the job, so that an applicant and/or employee can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if he/she can safely perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

DISCLAIMER:

Job profiles are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working conditions, or similar behaviors, attributes or requirements associated with a job. A job description is not a comprehensive job profile. It is intended for the sole purpose of acquainting a person who is unfamiliar with such a position with a brief overview of the position's general direction and scope.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of CPS and background checks, including reference checks, license checks, and criminal history checks.

ELLIS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ELLIS COUNTY PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

Ellis County offers the following benefits for full-time employees.

Insurance:

HEALTH: PPO BCBS Plan

Ellis County offers an incentive program which pays for employee premiums at 100% if completed. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.

DENTAL: PPO BCBS Plan

Employee premiums are paid at 100% by the County. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.

VISION: BCBS/EyeMed Vision Care

Coverage is offered at the expense of the employee.

SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS

Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Term Life, and Whole Life offered through American Fidelity at the expense of the employee.

Retirement:

TEXAS COUNTY & DISTRICT RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TCDRS)

Employee Deposit Rate:7% (Mandatory)Vesting:8 years of serviceEmployer Matching Rate:200% at retirementRetirement Eligibility:20 years of service (any age)For more information, please visit www.tcdrs.org

LIFE

The County provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 1x their annual salary through TCDRS.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The County offers a 457(b) Plan through Corebridge Financial. The County offers payroll deductions, and the employee chooses the amount of investment.

Other County Benefits:

VACATION

Vacation time is accrued after one year of service and granted on your anniversary date each consecutive year.

1st - 4th year anniversary date12 days

5th - 15th year anniversary date17 days

16th year anniversary date & thereafter22 days

SICK LEAVE

Employees accrue 4 hours of sick leave each month.

HOLIDAYS

Employees receive 14 paid holidays. Holiday schedules vary from year to year.

PERSONAL DAY

Employees receive one 8-hour personal day after completing 6 months of employment.

After the first six months of employment, employees will accrue one 8-hour personal day on January 1st of each consecutive year.

Employer Ellis, County of (TX)

Address 302 N Monroe St., Ste 338

Waxahachie, Texas, 75165

Phone 972-825-5490

Website https://www.co.ellis.tx.us/