Juvenile Case Coordinator - Prosecuting Attorney (0416009)

Washington County Government; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

EAP program

APERS retirement

Vacation time

Sick time

Holidays

Job summary

Washington County Government seeks a Juvenile Case Coordinator to support three prosecutors in Fayetteville, AR. The role involves gathering information, preparing case materials for court, filing petitions, and coordinating schedules for two courts.

The position requires thorough review of reports, interaction with the public and agencies, and adherence to security requirements. Work hours are 40 per week, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with benefits including health, dental, vision, life, EAP, and APERS

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.
• Subject to pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing; promotional positions may require drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Gather information and prepare case materials for court by Juvenile Prosecutors.
• Manage the caseload of activities for three prosecutors across two courts.
• Evaluate citizen and police reports to determine need for further investigation and value of witnesses and evidence.
• File petitions and issue summons in the Circuit Clerk's Office; prepare files for arraignment, adjudication and trials.
• Assist Juvenile Prosecutors and release witnesses as needed.

Job description

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Position Title: Juvenile Case Coordinator (Position Number 0416009)

Department: Prosecuting Attorney

Salary: $21.91 - $24.14/hr

Pay Grade: 10

Workday & Hours: 40 hours a week 8am - 4:30pm

Benefits Eligibility: Eligible (Health - Dental - Vision - Life Insurance - EAP Program - Retirement APERS -Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System)

Vacation, Sick time, Holiday time

Job Summary:

The incumbent is accountable for paraprofessional work in the office of the Juvenile Prosecuting Attorney. This includes the gathering of information and preparation of case material to be used in court by the Juvenile Prosecutors. It also includes managing the caseload of activities for three prosecutors assigned to two separate courts. Work involves considerable interaction with the public, various agencies, and police departments, often under stressful or difficult conditions. This person will evaluate citizen and police reports to determine whether any further investigation is needed prior to filing charges and to determine the value of witnesses, their testimony, and other evidence prior to trial. The incumbent will file all petitions, issues summons (if needed) in the Circuit Clerk's Office. The incumbent will prepare the files for arraignment, adjudication, and trials. The incumbent will prepare all revocation of probation petitions and file mark them in the Circuit Clerk's Office. This person will assist and consult with the Juvenile Prosecutors prior to cases that go to trial and release witnesses if needed.

Job Description:

Juvenile Case Coordinator- Prosecuting Attorney

Required Qualifications:

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required, this position is subject to pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

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Washington County is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.