Youth Probation & Rehabilitation Officer

Montgomery County (PA); Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County is seeking a Juvenile Probation Officer to supervise a caseload of criminal juveniles, applying evidence-based practices and actuarial risk assessments to target criminogenic needs while protecting public safety. The role emphasizes alternatives to detention and compliance with court-ordered conditions, along with strong decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities include investigations, reports, court testimony, maintaining records, interactions with the judiciary and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field.
• Problem solving abilities, decision making, and judgement skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Commitment to promoting public safety.
• Mental strength and physical ability to complete all job requirements.
• Professionalism and respect for individuals.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a caseload through direct contact with individuals and maintains collateral contacts with agencies and associates.
• Investigate personal backgrounds, prepare reports, testify before the Court.
• Foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Utilize Evidence Based and Best Practices in community supervision.
• Obtain background information to effect positive behavioral change.
• Complete actuarial risk and need assessments and develop supervision plans.
• Utilize Motivational Interviewing to aid behavioral change.
• Address antisocial behavior with appropriate interventions.
• Facilitate supervision via visits, monitoring, screening, and referrals.
• Maintain case records and review monthly summaries; prepare Court reports.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Written communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Public safety commitment

Physical ability

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

Montgomery County is seeking a Juvenile Probation Officer to supervise a caseload of criminal juveniles, applying evidence-based practices and actuarial risk assessments to target criminogenic needs while protecting public safety. The role emphasizes alternatives to detention and compliance with court-ordered conditions, along with strong decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities include investigations, reports, court testimony, maintaining records, interactions with the judiciary and