Job Description
Salary: $28.42 - $47.50 Hourly
Location : Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: PERMANENT
Job Number: JPO-2027X
Department: Juvenile Justice
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
ABOUT THE POSITION The Clark County Juvenile Justice Services is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Juvenile Probation Officer position. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment while providing supervision, guidance, case management, and support to youth.
This recruitment is open to entry-level candidates as well as applicants who possess a Nevada P.O.S.T. Category II certification or higher and are seeking a long-term career with Juvenile Justice Services.
All entry-level candidates who successfully pass the background process will begin their career in Juvenile Detention, where they will gain valuable experience working directly with youth in a structured and secured environment.
Juvenile Probation Officer I: $59,113.60 - $91,561.60 Annually
Juvenile Probation Officer II: $63,856.00 - $98,800.00 Annually **Successful applications that
meet the minimum qualifications that are received by December 6, 2026, will be invited to test the week of January 4, 2027, for the tentative academy starting May 2027.
**Successful applications that
meet the minimum qualifications that are received by March 28, 2027, will be invited to test the week of April 26, 2027, for the tentative academy starting August 2027.
This is an open and continuous recruitment, scheduling dates will vary depending on when the application was received and reviewed by Human Resources.
Please click on the link for a brief video from Clark County's Juvenile Probation Officers-
This recruitment may be used to fill term (Limited-Permanent) positions. The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration, and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment. The successful candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.
Some positions may be Grant Funded. Grant Funded positions are subject to continuation based on availability of grant funds and the employee will be terminated without right of appeal when such funds are no longer available.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive and Promotional list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by the Office of Human Resources.
The Juvenile Probation Officer I is a training underfill position: upon successful completion of the probationary period (520 hours worked to 2,080 hours worked) and the training program, which is up to two (2) years, the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Juvenile Probation Officer II.
THE EXAMINATION PROCESS- Non NV POST Certified candidates: All candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be notified by e-mail as to the next steps in the process.
There will be multiple parts to the examination process for Juvenile Probation Officer:
- Physical Readiness Examination - Pass/Fail
- Manager's Interview
Candidates who pass the physical readiness examination will advance to the interview.
THE EXAMINATION PROCESS- NV POST I or II Certified candidates: All candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be notified by e-mail as to the next steps in the process.
There will be no rescheduling of any part of the examination. Physical Readiness Examination: Candidates invited to the physical readiness examination must successfully pass the physical readiness exam in order to advance to interviews. The physical readiness examination will test your ability to perform all the required physical standards set by the Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission pursuant to NAC 289.300 and/or 289.110.
To pass this examination, candidates must be able to do all of the following:
Vertically jump a height of 12 inches
Agility Run in 24.9 seconds
23 sit-ups in one minute
12 push-ups (no time limit)
300 meter sprint in 96 seconds
1.5 mile run in 24 minutes 10 seconds.
The physical readiness examination is a pass/fail examination. The Department of Juvenile Justice Services will be offering
POST physical readiness testing (PPRT) demos/practice. For additional information please contact the Training Division at
DJJSTraining@ClarkCountyNV.gov or 702-455-2935. For Department of Juvenile Justice employment opportunities and up-to-date information about POST physical readiness testing (PPRT) demos/practice, please see the following link-
Interview: Candidates passing the physical readiness examination will be invited to an interview.
Note: The recruitment process will include multiple steps. Employment is contingent upon the results of multiple background checks, drug screening, and a medical examination that can take up to 16-20 weeks.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience:
Juvenile Probation Officer I - Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Education or Special Education, Behavioral Science, Counseling, Early Childhood, Health Science, Child Development, Communication, Public or Business Administration or a closely related field. Experience in working with youth is desirable. Directly related experience which has provided the knowledge and skills necessary to perform all aspects of the position may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years. Must be capable of passing P.O.S.T. pre-agility Fitness Standards as defined by N.A.C. 289.300 (1)(f).
Juvenile Probation Officer II - In addition to the above, two (2) years of full-time professional level experience in providing probation and casework/counseling services to juveniles.
All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application.
Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written
in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.
Minimum Age: Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at time of appointment.
Working Conditions: Work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts. Work under potentially life-threatening emergency conditions. Work in violent, traumatic or highly charged emotional environments. Specified positions may be assigned to a remote work site at high elevation. May be subject to exposure to blood and air borne diseases.
Licensing and Certification: Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment. Must possess a valid P.O.S.T. level II certificate upon completion of probationary period at the JPO I level.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted. Must not have any qualifying offense that violates the standards required by NRS 62B.223 and/or NRS 62G.223.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Provides direct field supervision of juvenile offenders including home and school visits, weapons and contraband searches and drug testing.
- Enforces adherence to court ordered conditions of probation; investigates and processes probation violations and makes recommendations regarding revocation of probation; arrests, detains and transports probationers who have violated court orders.
- Counsels and advises probationers and their families regarding pertinent personal, social, educational, financial, vocational and health matters.
- Compiles, investigates, verifies and presents reports on personal, social, educational, financial, vocational, health and/or prior criminal history of probationers; writes and presents reports to various courts, officials and agencies; develops and presents recommendations for case disposition or violation of probation.
- Arrests youth as required; provides Miranda warnings; performs a variety of booking and intake duties and makes determinations about formally processing cases through the court system and about requiring secured detention prior to a court hearing.
- Plans, directs and supervises a group of juvenile detainees in a locked facility on an assigned shift.
- Maintains sight and sound supervision of groups at all times; monitors family visits.
- Performs a variety of supervision, security and treatment duties for juvenile offenders detained in a youth camp; supervises daily living, social, educational, recreational and treatment activities.
- Performs varied supervisory, security and treatment duties for offenders assigned to intensive probation programs; conducts home assessments, interviews and advises parents, develops and implements a treatment plan for juvenile offenders.
- Teaches and models social skills; applies behavior modification techniques; plans and supervises various programs, such as physical education, work experiences and recreational activities. Identifies and develops community resources and support programs; maintains communication and liaison with law enforcement, court, social service and community resource personnel and agencies.
- Maintains a variety of records and case files; writes reports, statements, legal documents, correspondence and other written materials.
- Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
- Uses a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a personal or County motor vehicle to transport juveniles, make home visits, etc.
- Juvenile Probation Officer II's may assist in the training of new employees and volunteers and direct the work of a shift in the absence of a supervisor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Mobility to work in a typical court, detention or public safety setting, including stamina to stand and/or walk for an extended period of time, and strength to restrain, arrest and/or eject individuals; drive a motor vehicle in order to attend meetings or visit client homes; vision to use standard office equipment and read printed materials including a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; physical and psychological characteristics to meet and maintain P.O.S.T. guidelines. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
- More Money in Your Pocket
- 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
- No Social Security Deduction
- No State Income Taxes
- Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
- - Employer pays 90% of premium
- Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
- 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
- Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
- Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance - Employer Paid
- AD&D - Employer Paid
- Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
- Generous Leave Accruals that include:
- 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Holiday Leave
- Other leave options
- Catastrophic Leave
- Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
- Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
- Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
- Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
- Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
- Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month
*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.
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The following questions 1-4 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area).
Which best describes your level of education? (Applicants with foreign or international education, including full degrees, partial degrees, or individual credits, must obtain a professional credential evaluation from an accredited evaluation agency. The evaluation must verify the U.S. educational equivalency and, if the applicant is offered a position, an original and verifiable copy must be submitted to Clark County at the candidate's expense.)
- Some High School
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College (1-29 semester credits)
- Some College (30-59 semester credits)
- Some College (60-89 semester credits)
- Some College (90-120+ semester credits)
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
02
Please indicate the major of your degree that best qualifies you for this position.
- Behavioral Science
- Business Administration
- Child Development
- Communications
- Counseling
- Criminal Justice
- Early Childhood Education
- Education
- Health Science
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Sociology
- Special Education
- Other
- N/A
03
If you indicated "Other" in question 2, please list what major your degree was in. If this does not apply, type N/A.
04
Indicate your full-time professional experience providing probation and casework/counseling services to juveniles.
- No Experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- More than 3 years
05
If you currently have a valid NV P.O.S.T. certification, what Category do you have?
- NV P.O.S.T. CAT III
- NV P.O.S.T. CAT II
- NV P.O.S.T. CAT I
- N/A- No P.O.S.T. Cert
06
Indicate the length of time since you held your last NV P.O.S.T. position.
- No Experience
- Less than 1 year ago
- 1 to 3 years ago
- 3 to 5 years
- More than 5 years ago
07
Applications submitted without a copy of NV P.O.S.T. II or I certification are incomplete and will not be considered. Required certification(s) may be attached to your on-line application otherwise your application will be considered incomplete. Candidate's name, recruitment title, and exam number must be clearly written on the certificate. Please note, your attachment must be a WORD or PDF document and you must attach your document before you accept to 'Certify & Submit' your on-line application.
- I confirm that I will attach to my on-line application a copy of my NV P.O.S.T. II or I certification at time of application.
08
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
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This position requires that you must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of appointment.
- I confirm that I am 21 years of age or older.
- I will be 21 years of age by end of 2026.
- I am not 21 years of age.
10
Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?
- Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.
- Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.
- No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.
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Physical Examination Process:Candidates must pass the Physical Readiness Examination to be invited to an interview.To pass this examination, candidates must be able to do all of the following:Vertically jump a height of 12 inchesAgility Run in 24.9 seconds23 sit-ups in one minute12 push-ups (no time limit)300 meter sprint in 96 seconds1.5 mile run in 24 minutes 10 seconds.
- I understand that candidates must pass the Physical Readiness Examination to be invited to an interview.
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Eligibility Process:Only candidates who pass the physical readiness examination, Manager's interview, and successfully pass NV P.O.S.T. backgrounds will be placed on the eligibility list.
- I understand that candidates who successfully pass all components of the recruitment process will be placed on the eligibility list.
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Some positions are located in a 24 hour facility, open 7 days a week and subjected to shift/weekend/holiday work.
- Yes, I am willing to work in a 24 hour facility that is subjected to shift/weekend/holiday work.
- No, I am not willing to work in a 24 hour facility that is subjected to shift/weekend/holiday work.
Required Question
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