H-1B Visa Juvenile Probation Officer Jobs
Juvenile Probation Officer jobs that sponsor H-1B visas typically require a bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, or psychology, satisfying the specialty occupation standard. County and state agencies that build degree-level caseload duties into the role can file an I-129 petition and certify a worksite-specific LCA with DOL, keeping your status valid for up to six years.
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At the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), every role is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, youth, and families across our state. We are committed to building a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated workforce that works collaboratively to ensure safety, promote well-being, and strengthen families. Whether you are in the field supporting families face-to-face, working behind the scenes to improve systems, or helping to shape the agency from a leadership level, your work here has purpose and long-lasting impact. Join a team that values integrity, resilience, and service and be part of meaningful change for New Mexico's future.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME, RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH and YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Juvenile Probation Officer (JPO) is responsible for supervising clients on probation, supervised release, or conditional release to ensure compliance with court-ordered conditions. This position involves significant fieldwork, including contact within clients' homes, schools, and community programs.
The JPO supports Senior JPO staff by providing updates on client progress, compliance, and any barriers to successful outcomes. Responsibilities include conducting urinalysis testing, implementing and monitoring GPS tracking for appropriate clients, performing case management duties, and documenting all client interactions and attempted contacts within the FACTS/IMPACT system.
Provides supervision of juveniles by conducting home, school and office visits to ensure compliance with court ordered probation and supervised release requirements. Enter data into Family Automated Client Tracking System (FACTS/IMPACT). They will collaborate with community resources, such as law enforcement agencies, school and service providers. Provide random UA's, putting on GPS units and monitoring movements.
CUSTOMERS
Clients are youth adjudicated for misdemeanor and felony offenses, youth pending court on conditions of release and youth on supervised release.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in sociology, psychology, corrections, guidance and counseling, social work, police science, criminal justice, juvenile justice, education, public administration, or closely related field. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required education.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office setting. Late hours, weekend and callback work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Some travel may be required.
The following conditions are also applicable:
- Incumbents must have a telephone and must be willing to give this phone number to the Director of Field Services.
- Incumbents must possess and maintain a valid driver's license at all times.
- Incumbents must be willing to be frequently on-call 24 hours a day. Work is in an office setting, client's homes and institutions.
- Incumbents must be willing to travel, and be willing to work shifts, holidays, weekends and call back for emergencies.
- Incumbents must be willing to work with offenders that have high-risk behaviors and require intervention or services.
- Incumbents must be willing to work with potential risk from offenders who are possibly under the influence of drugs or alcohol or otherwise distressed.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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Agency Contact Information: Richard Johnson (505) 520-3850 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
INTRODUCTION
At the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), every role is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, youth, and families across our state. We are committed to building a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated workforce that works collaboratively to ensure safety, promote well-being, and strengthen families. Whether you are in the field supporting families face-to-face, working behind the scenes to improve systems, or helping to shape the agency from a leadership level, your work here has purpose and long-lasting impact. Join a team that values integrity, resilience, and service and be part of meaningful change for New Mexico's future.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME, RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH and YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Juvenile Probation Officer (JPO) is responsible for supervising clients on probation, supervised release, or conditional release to ensure compliance with court-ordered conditions. This position involves significant fieldwork, including contact within clients' homes, schools, and community programs.
The JPO supports Senior JPO staff by providing updates on client progress, compliance, and any barriers to successful outcomes. Responsibilities include conducting urinalysis testing, implementing and monitoring GPS tracking for appropriate clients, performing case management duties, and documenting all client interactions and attempted contacts within the FACTS/IMPACT system.
Provides supervision of juveniles by conducting home, school and office visits to ensure compliance with court ordered probation and supervised release requirements. Enter data into Family Automated Client Tracking System (FACTS/IMPACT). They will collaborate with community resources, such as law enforcement agencies, school and service providers. Provide random UA's, putting on GPS units and monitoring movements.
CUSTOMERS
Clients are youth adjudicated for misdemeanor and felony offenses, youth pending court on conditions of release and youth on supervised release.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in sociology, psychology, corrections, guidance and counseling, social work, police science, criminal justice, juvenile justice, education, public administration, or closely related field. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required education.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office setting. Late hours, weekend and callback work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Some travel may be required.
The following conditions are also applicable:
- Incumbents must have a telephone and must be willing to give this phone number to the Director of Field Services.
- Incumbents must possess and maintain a valid driver's license at all times.
- Incumbents must be willing to be frequently on-call 24 hours a day. Work is in an office setting, client's homes and institutions.
- Incumbents must be willing to travel, and be willing to work shifts, holidays, weekends and call back for emergencies.
- Incumbents must be willing to work with offenders that have high-risk behaviors and require intervention or services.
- Incumbents must be willing to work with potential risk from offenders who are possibly under the influence of drugs or alcohol or otherwise distressed.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Richard Johnson (505) 520-3850 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Juvenile Probation Officer
Verify your degree field matches the role
H-1B eligibility hinges on a direct relationship between your degree and the job duties. Check the O*NET profile for Juvenile Probation Officer to confirm which degree fields DOL and USCIS treat as directly related before you apply.
Target agencies with degree-required postings
County probation departments and state juvenile justice agencies that explicitly require a bachelor's in social work, criminal justice, or counseling are far stronger H-1B sponsors than those listing a degree as preferred. Filter your search to postings where the degree requirement is mandatory.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Pull up Migrate Mate to browse juvenile justice and social services employers with confirmed LCA filing history for this occupation. That filing record tells you which agencies have already built the H-1B process into their hiring workflow.
Ask about worksite coverage before accepting
If your caseload spans multiple facilities or field offices, each physical worksite needs its own certified LCA. Confirm with HR that the employer will file separate LCAs for every location before you sign an offer, so your authorization doesn't lapse mid-assignment.
Request premium processing if your start date is firm
County agencies often have fixed cohort start dates tied to budget cycles. If your offer has a specific start date, ask the employer to elect premium processing on the I-129 so USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days and you don't miss onboarding.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to frame salary expectations
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and county. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific worksite before salary negotiations so you know the floor DOL will certify and can align your offer accordingly.
H-1B Visa Juvenile Probation Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Juvenile Probation Officer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer structures the position. When an agency requires a bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or a directly related field as a minimum condition of employment, the role can qualify as a specialty occupation. Positions that accept any bachelor's degree or list a degree as preferred rather than required are harder to certify. Focus your search on agencies with degree-specific job postings, and use Migrate Mate to identify employers with an established LCA filing record for this occupation.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Juvenile Probation Officers?
County probation departments, state juvenile justice agencies, and nonprofit reentry organizations that have formalized their caseload work around degree-level clinical or behavioral assessment duties are the most active sponsors. Larger urban county systems have more HR infrastructure to manage the LCA and I-129 process. Reviewing DOL LCA disclosure data for the Standard Occupational Classification code covering probation officers shows which specific agencies have filed recently.
What documents should I prepare before approaching an employer about H-1B sponsorship?
Gather your official degree transcripts, any credential evaluations if your degree is from outside the United States, your current immigration status documents, and a copy of a detailed job description from the employer that clearly ties duties to your degree field. USCIS will scrutinize the nexus between the degree and the role, so having a thorough duty description ready accelerates the employer's ability to file the I-129 petition accurately.
How long will my H-1B status last in this role?
USCIS grants initial H-1B status for up to three years, with one extension available for a total of six years. After six years, you generally must leave and be abroad for at least one year before obtaining a new H-1B unless you have a qualifying employment-based immigrant petition or labor certification already filed. County and state employers with long-term workforce needs can support that green card pathway if they choose to initiate PERM labor certification.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a different county agency mid-employment?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to begin working for a new sponsoring employer once that employer files a new I-129 petition on your behalf, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as you're moving to a same or similar occupational role. Each new agency must also certify a fresh LCA covering the specific worksites where you'll be assigned. Your previous employer's LCA does not transfer.