Juvenile Probation Officer II (CYFD/JJS #26027)

$26.33 - $42.12 Hourly

$54,760 - $87,616 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 70

Posting Details

We are so pleased that you are interested in making an impact through our work at CYFD! The department thrives on dedicated, empathetic, and talented employees who ensure the well-being of the children and families in New Mexico by keeping them safe and healthy.

By joining CYFD, you'll work to find the best ways to support families through difficult situations using community-based prevention and intervention programs. Employees have teammates and a committed leadership team to support them every day.

We look forward to you joining us because caring for and supporting New Mexico's children and youth will take all of us. I know the department's mission is critical to improving the overall well-being of children in our state and, in turn, strengthening the future of New Mexico.

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED TO CONDUCT ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

Why does the job exist?

The purpose of this position is to provide supervision of youth in the community who have been adjudicated for misdemeanor and felony level offenses on behalf of the courts and the supervised release panel. The incumbent will be required to work non- traditional hours in conjunction with traditional hours. The incumbent will also provide case management, makes court recommendations, visit clients in the field, assess the needs of youth and makes appropriate referrals to providers.

How does it get done?

Key responsibilities include: supervision of at-risk and delinquent youth, field visits, court recommendations, assessment of youth and subsequent referral to community resources.

Who are the customers?

Clients are at risk youth and youth who have committed delinquent acts.

Ideal Candidate

• Will have a high degree of integrity, be responsible, honest and motivated to provide guidance and role modeling to at-risk and delinquent youth;

• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in clear, concise and thorough manner and have college level writing skills;

• Incumbents will be required to write case notes, assessments and other reports and documents.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in sociology, psychology, corrections, guidance and counseling, social work, police science, criminal justice, juvenile justice, education, public administration, or closely related field. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or related experience totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience relevant to the purpose of the position.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 4 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting. Late hours, weekend and callback work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations.
• Some travel may be required. The following conditions are also applicable;

• Must have a telephone and must be willing to give this phone number to the Director of Field Services;

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license at all times;

• Must be willing to be frequently on-call 24 hours a day. Work is in an office setting, client's homes and institutions;

• Must be willing to travel, and be willing to work shifts, holidays, weekends and call back for emergencies;

• Must be willing to work with offenders that have high-risk behaviors and require intervention or services;

• Must be willing to work with potential risk from offenders who are possibly under the influence of drugs or alcohol or otherwise distressed.

Supplemental Information

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Agency Contact Information: Sergio Castro, (575) 973-0631. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.