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**Applications are reviewed on a regular basis and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.**

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
0-3% Merit upon successful completion of the probationary period and 0-3% annual merit increases thereafter based upon evaluation score.
Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: County provides medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents with co-payment by employee dependent and/or family status.
• Vacation: Accrued at the rate of 4.6154 hours per pay period, or 120 hours per year (increase with years of service).
• Sick Leave: Earned at the rate of 3.3846 hours per pay period, or 88 hours per year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employee Retirement System (PERS), 29.75% employer-paid.
• Deferred Compensation: the County has a voluntary deferred compensation program.
• Douglas County is a drug, alcohol and smoke-free workplace.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Stable, friendly/family environment. Fosters internal talent with training/educational programs and encourages career advancement.

This position requires Nevada POST certification, Category I or II. Attaching your POST. Certification or equivalent to your application is a requirement. If the certificate is not attached your application may not qualify.

Description

Responsible for planning, organizing and managing the activities of the Juvenile Probation Department and staff related to detention, intervention, and probation/court services; assures compliance of department activities with Nevada Revised Statutes, other state and Federal laws, and County policies and procedures.

• Plans, organizes and manages the varied activities of Juvenile Probation and Youth Detention; anticipates problems and pursues solutions; evaluates and analyzes issues, and recommends and implements solutions to reduce juvenile crime in the community and improve measurable outcomes in the department; monitors and reviews trends and legislation in Juvenile Probation issues; recommends operational, procedural and policy improvements.
• Effectively manages department personnel by evaluating and analyzing department issues, and recommending and implementing solutions; participates in the interview process and training of new employees; develops staff skills; listens and responds to employee problems, concerns, and complaints and suggests solutions that may rectify the situation; prepares performance evaluations, discusses performance with assigned staff, and counsels employees concerning performance improvements.
• Develops, evaluates and implements department goals, objectives, policies and procedures; assures departmental activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations, timelines and goals; meets regularly with department staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; develops plans and policies for meeting department needs, considering risk levels, legal mandate, and current and future costs; informs the District Judge of the Ninth District Court of department needs and issues.
• Plans and develops service programs which help protect the community, prevent delinquency, reduce recidivism, keep youth in school, and build competency in the youth involved in department programs; responds to requests for information; provides technical information to other participants in the Juvenile Probation system; identifies and researches technical issues, and recommends solutions.
• Develops and administers department budget and authorizes expenditures; prepares special and recurring reports; recommends and implements changes to existing policies; develops financial strategies and alternatives for projects.
• Researches and identifies grant program update opportunities that meet juvenile program needs and plans; manages grant programs according to procedures; communicates and coordinates with Federal agencies in acquiring and properly applying grants for program improvements; prepares grant proposals.
• Promotes acceptance of departmental goals and objectives through personal contact and written communication with judges, cooperating agencies and the community.
• Prepares and implements strategies for the prevention of delinquency and the rehabilitation of juvenile offenders; provides advice and assistance to the District Court Judge.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, psychology, or a closely related field; AND five (5) years of managerial experience in providing juvenile justice services; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, and the management of employees through multiple levels of supervision.
• Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees and managing in a team environment.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
• Principles, practices and techniques of program development, provision and evaluation in the areas of juvenile detention, probation, intervention and psychological treatment.
• Concepts and practices of the juvenile justice system.
• Weaponry and associated safety practices.
• Applicable laws, codes and regulations; computer applications related to the work;.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be strained.
• Principles and techniques of preparing effective written materials.

Skill in:

• Administering programs and staff through subordinate supervision.
• Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards.
• Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
• Developing and administering the department's budget.
• Interpreting, applying and explaining complex laws, codes, regulations and procedures.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established policy guidelines.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Safe and effective use of firearms, impact weapons, and chemical agents.
• Dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Making effective oral presentations to large and small groups.
• Establishing effective working relationships with departmental personnel, public law enforcement agencies, community groups and general public.

• Valid Driver's License.
• Nevada POST certification, Category I or II, or reciprocal POST certificate recognized by the State of Nevada.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment; stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength and agility to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in over the telephone and radio systems; dexterity to write and shoot a gun.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
• Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS, with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.