Chief Juvenile Probation Officer II
Munro Footwear Group, Havre, MT, United States
Job Description - Chief Juvenile Probation Officer II (26141161)
Position Title:
This position will close on May 11th, 2026.
Job Overview
This is supervisory and administrative youth probation work as the chief probation officer of a medium-sized youth probation program in the 12th Judicial District Court in Havre, Montana. The role involves planning, organizing, and supervising youth probation services within the district court, exercising formal supervision over a staff of three to five employees, and overseeing functional areas such as community service, restitution, tutoring, youth mentoring, and intensive supervision. While the incumbent will carry a limited caseload, the position requires independent judgment and decision-making under the general direction of the district court judge.
Job Duties
Plans, schedules, assigns, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the work of subordinates; assesses the need for additional services in new functional areas and recommends staffing levels; develops policies and procedures for the department; conducts regular staff meetings to keep staff appraised of activities in all program areas.
Confers with judicial officer(s) or court administrator to identify and assess youth probation needs; develops goals, plans, and measurements to establish, maintain, and improve the quality of services offered to youth in the district.
Prepares and administers the department’s annual budget; prepares grant applications and administers provisions of grants; prepares reports on activities and accomplishments of the department.
Serves as the department’s liaison with the county attorney(s), law enforcement agencies, schools, and public and private social services agencies; serves on committees and boards as assigned; prepares and presents speeches to groups such as school classes, civic groups, the media, and other professional organizations; coordinates youth court services with other private, state, and federal agencies; may serve as chairperson of the Youth Placement Committee.
Carries a reduced caseload of youth court matters.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and laws of youth probation and corrections including the Montana Youth Court Act.
Thorough knowledge of Judicial Branch and district court policies and procedures related to the work.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of youth counseling, crisis intervention, and youth psychology and culture.
Thorough knowledge of child and adolescent development, basic drug testing techniques and results, chain of evidence, chemical dependency, community treatment resources, and dynamics of abuse and neglect.
Considerable knowledge of modern supervisory principles and practices.
Considerable knowledge of budget preparation and administration.
Considerable knowledge of the service programs for youth provided by private and public agencies in the area.
Ability to gather data and prepare accurate reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with youth and their families, school personnel, subordinate staff, judicial officer(s), court administrator, private and public human service agencies, professional groups, and the public.
Ability to prepare or review grant applications and administer or direct the administration of grant programs.
Ability to effectively plan, schedule, assign, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the work of subordinate staff.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Skill in the operation of a computer with word processing, spreadsheet, or database applications as required by assignments.
Qualifications
The minimum qualifications are a master’s degree in behavioral sciences or a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences and one year of probation‑related experience or an unrelated bachelor’s degree and three years of probation‑related experience. Preference will be given to applicants with at least three years of staff supervision experience and/or completion of a career development or management development program.
Licensures and Certifications
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Montana driver’s license; proof of insurance if using a personal vehicle on state business.
Benefits
Work/life balance
Family-friendly policies
Dedicated and caring colleagues
Health coverage
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
Opportunities and room for professional growth
Public Service Loan Forgiveness – employment with the State of Montana may qualify for student loan forgiveness under PSLF
Salary
$31.36 per hour; telework not eligible.
Shift
Day job; full-time.
Travel
Approximately 10% of the time.
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources system. The agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency’s HR staff. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
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Position Title:
This position will close on May 11th, 2026.
Job Overview
This is supervisory and administrative youth probation work as the chief probation officer of a medium-sized youth probation program in the 12th Judicial District Court in Havre, Montana. The role involves planning, organizing, and supervising youth probation services within the district court, exercising formal supervision over a staff of three to five employees, and overseeing functional areas such as community service, restitution, tutoring, youth mentoring, and intensive supervision. While the incumbent will carry a limited caseload, the position requires independent judgment and decision-making under the general direction of the district court judge.
Job Duties
Plans, schedules, assigns, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the work of subordinates; assesses the need for additional services in new functional areas and recommends staffing levels; develops policies and procedures for the department; conducts regular staff meetings to keep staff appraised of activities in all program areas.
Confers with judicial officer(s) or court administrator to identify and assess youth probation needs; develops goals, plans, and measurements to establish, maintain, and improve the quality of services offered to youth in the district.
Prepares and administers the department’s annual budget; prepares grant applications and administers provisions of grants; prepares reports on activities and accomplishments of the department.
Serves as the department’s liaison with the county attorney(s), law enforcement agencies, schools, and public and private social services agencies; serves on committees and boards as assigned; prepares and presents speeches to groups such as school classes, civic groups, the media, and other professional organizations; coordinates youth court services with other private, state, and federal agencies; may serve as chairperson of the Youth Placement Committee.
Carries a reduced caseload of youth court matters.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and laws of youth probation and corrections including the Montana Youth Court Act.
Thorough knowledge of Judicial Branch and district court policies and procedures related to the work.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of youth counseling, crisis intervention, and youth psychology and culture.
Thorough knowledge of child and adolescent development, basic drug testing techniques and results, chain of evidence, chemical dependency, community treatment resources, and dynamics of abuse and neglect.
Considerable knowledge of modern supervisory principles and practices.
Considerable knowledge of budget preparation and administration.
Considerable knowledge of the service programs for youth provided by private and public agencies in the area.
Ability to gather data and prepare accurate reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with youth and their families, school personnel, subordinate staff, judicial officer(s), court administrator, private and public human service agencies, professional groups, and the public.
Ability to prepare or review grant applications and administer or direct the administration of grant programs.
Ability to effectively plan, schedule, assign, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the work of subordinate staff.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Skill in the operation of a computer with word processing, spreadsheet, or database applications as required by assignments.
Qualifications
The minimum qualifications are a master’s degree in behavioral sciences or a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences and one year of probation‑related experience or an unrelated bachelor’s degree and three years of probation‑related experience. Preference will be given to applicants with at least three years of staff supervision experience and/or completion of a career development or management development program.
Licensures and Certifications
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Montana driver’s license; proof of insurance if using a personal vehicle on state business.
Benefits
Work/life balance
Family-friendly policies
Dedicated and caring colleagues
Health coverage
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
Opportunities and room for professional growth
Public Service Loan Forgiveness – employment with the State of Montana may qualify for student loan forgiveness under PSLF
Salary
$31.36 per hour; telework not eligible.
Shift
Day job; full-time.
Travel
Approximately 10% of the time.
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources system. The agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency’s HR staff. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
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