What are the responsibilities and job description for the Juvenile Prosecutor position at Comal County?
This position requires a thorough knowledge of law enforcement and Juvenile procedures. The individual has the responsibility for the supervision of no employees. Individual has daily contact with the public and is responsible for assisting the Criminal District Attorney with trying cases and handling legal matters.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Duties include the following:
- Directly responsible for the handling of Juvenile Cases and Bail Bond Forfeiture cases.
- The Juvenile Prosecutor will also handle matters such as the following examples (not an exclusive list):
- Child Protective Services Cases
- Asset Seizures and Forfeitures
- Open Records/Open Meeting Issues
- Protective Orders and Mental Commitments
- Environmental Civil Cases
- Assist with Commissioners Court and other County legal matters
- Attendance is an essential function of the job.
Note: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is assigned by the supervisor.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university and a J.D. (law) degree are required. The individual should possess a thorough working knowledge of law enforcement and court procedures and practices. Over three (3) years of experience is preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
The individual must have a Texas Law license and be a member in good standing with the State Bar Association.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is a sedentary position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Salary : $95,387
