Juvenile Probation Officer

JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER –

Requisition No: 867640
Agency: Juvenile Justice
Working Title: JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER –
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $1,765.01 Bi‑weekly
Posting Closing Date: 01/21/2026

Location: Sanford, Seminole County, Florida
Contact Person: Lisa Solms (AAII), 321‑603‑6763

Provide social services to assist in the rehabilitation of juvenile offenders in custody, on probation or parole. Incumbents recommend actions, including rehabilitation plans, treatment, conditional release and education/employment stipulations.

• Initiate contact with youth, family, victims, and law enforcement; conduct home and school visits.
• Obtain and review collateral information (abuse, neglect, education, mental health, substance use, gang activity, etc.).
• Conduct and document FDJJ screening(s) to identify risk and needs.
• Formulate case management strategies based on assessments.
• Make service referrals and follow up on actions.
• Make supervision and treatment recommendations to the State Attorney and judicial partners.
• Complete screening instruments and required reports (e.g., DRAI, SRSI, case plans, pre‑post disposition, attendance reports).
• Represent DJJ in court hearings, prepare reports and affidavits, testify when required.
• Conduct risk and needs assessments for all supervised youth.
• Maintain communication with youth, family, and community across various settings and hours.
• Assist youth with mental health evaluations, testing, treatment, school enrollment and attendance verification.
• Provide crisis intervention and referrals.
• Help youth establish personal goals and provide ongoing support.
• Discuss projected completion time frames and termination of supervision with youth and family.
• Respond to concerns, staffing cases, and plan for transition and exit from residential programs.
• Enter case management activities into JJIS and upload required forms.
• Collaborate with community resources and provide input to court management.
• Participate in professional development trainings and meetings.
• Follow all departmental policies, procedures, and administrative rules.

• Knowledge of case‑management practices, interviewing and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of computer programs.
• Ability to make recommendations on processing delinquent youth.
• Ability to develop case plans and communicate effectively.
• Ability to determine work priorities.
• Ability to establish working relationships with community and judicial partners.
• Independent decision‑making and strong verbal/written communication.

• Four years of experience working with adolescents in criminal justice, social services, or education.
• Valid driver’s license.

• University degree (bachelor’s or higher) or associate degree with two years of relevant experience.
• Certification as State of Florida Juvenile Probation Officer.
• Experience volunteering or interning with DJJ or a social‑service agency.
• Background in social sciences, social work, sociology, psychology, or similar disciplines.

• Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications throughout employment.
• Position may require non‑traditional hours, including weekends and evenings.
• All candidates subject to sex‑offender check, criminal background checks and drug screening.
• Participation in E‑Verify.
• Driver’s license requirements and driving record expectations as detailed by FDJJ Policy 1920.
• Certification in State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice direct‑care training policy within 180 days of employment.
• Successful candidates must complete the mandatory residential training academy in Quincy, Florida.
• Non‑resident applicants must obtain a Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
• Successful candidates must pass the Ergometric IMPACT Assessment and Training Test if not already in the state system as a direct‑care worker.

• Must be at least 19 years old.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• No felony or misdemeanor involving perjury, false statement, or dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces.
• Compliance with fingerprinting and background investigations as per s. 985.644 (1).
• Affidavit of application attesting to compliance with sub‑paragraphs 1‑4.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, eligible veterans receive preference for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Required documentation includes supporting documents and must be submitted with each application.

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Job Function: Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Industries: Government Administration