Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

(POSITION OPEN TO MALE APPLICANTS ONLY AS PER PREA 115.315; TAC 343.444 & TAC 343.626)  

***Currently, this is a certified paid position which pays $51,507.39 gross annual salary and is subject to the non-certified general services pay dependent on state funding every biennium.*** 

Acceptable Experience and Education

 
High School diploma or equivalent, and one (1) year of experience working with young people in an agency environment or related area.

 
Must meet the necessary qualifications to be eligible for certification as a Juvenile Supervision Officer by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

 
Certificates and Licenses Required
May require or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.

 
Proof of automobile liability insurance coverage is required.

 
Required to provide home or contact number available to the department. Meet the training requirements for certification in Handle with Care (HWC) or any other restraint technique adopted by the department.

 
Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification upon completion of the probationary period.

Typical Duties

Essential Duties
Conducts monitoring visits as per the court order and program description. Monitoring visits may take place at the home, school, community service site, counseling site, or any location deemed necessary by the department or the court;

 
Documents into the appropriate computer system all contact with youth, parents, and collateral contacts according to policy;
Documents into the appropriate computer system all incidents of non-compliance and notifies the supervising officer and Juvenile Probation Manager of non-compliance;

 
Observes closely, collects and conducts drug tests that include urine samples/breathalyzer (Breath Alcohol Content) in the community or at the Juvenile Probation Department ensuring proper chain of custody and following policy and procedures;

 
Collects documentation (e.g., school records, counseling records and community service records, etc.) to provide to supervising officer;

 
Transports youth and family members to and from locations designated by the Court or the Juvenile Probation Department. Ensures youth remaining in secure custody to scheduled appointments using appropriate measures to assure their safe and timely return;

 
Picks up and provides youth medication/ property to the appropriate detention staff;

 
Create, enter, and monitor electronic monitoring data into the electronic monitoring system to ensure proper supervision of youth in the community;

 
Installs and removes electronic monitoring equipment on youth while in the Juvenile Probation Department facility and in the community;

 
Monitors the alert and electronic monitoring system to ensure the units are working properly and consult with technical support staff to correct any issues;

 
Maintain current inventory of all equipment and keep it in good condition through regular maintenance and testing;

 
Attends court hearings; provides court testimony;

 
Prepare various routine reports required by the department;

 
Assist in the creation, maintenance, training and update of policy, procedures and strategic planning initiatives as needed;

 
Gather, organize, and summarize information for special projects and/or studies;

 
Attend and actively participate in all training required to maintain training standards required for certification and re-certification as a Juvenile Supervision Officer;

 
Employs physical restraint techniques adopted by the department when applicable;

 
May be required to facilitate and participate in the interactive service-learning projects;

 
Conducts home detention/ home visits procedures;

 
Substitutes, if assigned, during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operation;

 
Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts;

 
Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills;

Other Important Duties
Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

 
Must have vehicle for transportation.

 
Must be available for shift work to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. 

 
Maintains a safe and healthy workplace environment.

 
As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.

Job Summary

The Field Compliance Officer conducts home visits to monitor compliance with the court orders and programmatic requirements, installs and monitors the performance of the electronic monitoring (EM) equipment, observes, collects, and conducts urinalysis (UA) from justice involved youth, parents and transports youth in secure custody to appointments. The field visits will be conducted any day of the week, including holidays, and primarily in the evenings. 

 

Additional Information

Organizational Relationships  
Reports to: Field Compliance Community Improvement Supervisor

Directs: This is a non-supervisory position

Physical Demands
Performs tasks requiring both sitting and standing for extended periods of time, and may require walking for short periods at a time; may require occasional, reaching, twisting, and extension of the arms; lifting and/or carrying of light to moderate equipment/supplies weighing up to 35 pounds; requires hand and finger dexterity sufficient to use computers and standard office equipment to perform assignments; to perform CPR/AED.

 
Work Environment 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Will be required to conduct home visits as issued by the court. 

 
Field Environment.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to operate a vehicle to visit homes of youth which may entail long periods of sitting, extensive walking on different levels of terrain, as well as, climbing stairs. This requires the employee to be out in the physical elements of weather, including possible prolonged exposure to the sun, rain, etc. In addition, the position requires the transport of youth via vehicle, train or airplane to appointments and/or placement .
 
The above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this position. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Job Location (Place(s) where work is performed)
Juvenile Probation Department. 
 

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