Pre-Court Supervisor - Juvenile Probation

Description

THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

The Pre-Court Supervisor supervises and oversees the pre-court unit. This position handles all duties and functions involved with the court process and any and all other duties involved with the unit itself. This position also works closely with juvenile probation departments regarding anything dealing with sex offenders and interim officer duties.

Examples of Duties

Reviews all offense reports from intake and detention and assigns cases to pre-court officers.

Handles records request from federal or state agencies.

Attends and presents at various staffing and administrative meetings.

Proofreads any court reports and documents for upcoming court hearings.

Reviews time sheets for pre-court employees, making corrections as necessary.

Trains new employees for basic certifications; monitors and implements new laws related to the department.

Oversees sex offender registration duties, law updates or training, including TJJD updates for sex offenders.

Monitors and supervises probation review hearings.

Oversees employee related functions, including new employee interviews and hires.

Tracks and monitors funds used for interpreters for any non-English speaking clients.

Substitutes in court or in any way needed for pre-court officers absent or needing assistance with duties.

Assists with updates or designs of any pre-court, court related, or interim forms.

Assists in monitoring caseload for all interim juveniles including documentation and correspondence.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and minimum three years of experience in social service, community, corrections or juvenile agency that deals with offenders or disadvantaged persons; equivalent education may be substituted for experience requirement.

In addition, per Chapter 344 of the TAC or any successor statute, the minimum qualifications of the Pre-Court Supervisor are that the candidate:
be at least 21 years of age;have no disqualifying criminal history as described in the TAC;never have had any type of certification revoked by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department;complete the training required by the TAC; and pass the certification exam as required by §344.700 of the TAC or any successor statute.
Certification as a Juvenile Probation Officer by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department required.

Must attain certification in the Handle with Care Behavioral Management System, or a successor behavior management system, within the first 30 days of employment and maintain certification in accordance with the recertification intervals established in Texas Juvenile Justice Department standards

Must attain certification in First Aid/CPR/AED from the American Red Cross within the first 30 days of employment and maintain certification in accordance with the recertification intervals established by the American Red Cross or successor authority.

Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Supplemental Information

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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf

Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 5/1/2026 5:00 PM Central

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• Denton County

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