Senior Juvenile Court Officer

State-of-Missour; Marshall (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Judiciary located within the Missouri Circuit Courts seeks a Juvenile Officer II to perform journey level professional work in enforcing and administering the Missouri juvenile justice system. The officer may supervise junior officers and work with a high degree of independence in handling cases under court jurisdiction.

Responsibilities include responding to referrals, detaining juveniles, placing them in detention centers, and assisting counsel with petitions and reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a four-year degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related field.
• Two years of experience as a Juvenile Officer I or equivalent are required.
• Additional experience above the minimum may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Responds to on-call or daily referrals by law enforcement, schools, or the Department of Social Services.
• Detains juveniles who may be charged with a juvenile offense.
• Places alleged and delinquent juveniles in detention centers as needed.
• Assists counsel in preparing petitions, motions, and other legal documents for all juveniles on caseload.
• Prepares social summary investigations, process reports, and assessment reports for review and filing by legal counsel.

Skills

Juvenile justice experience

Education

Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Missouri Judiciary located within the Missouri Circuit Courts seeks a Juvenile Officer II to perform journey level professional work in enforcing and administering the Missouri juvenile justice system. The officer may supervise junior officers and work with a high degree of independence in handling cases under court jurisdiction.

Responsibilities include responding to referrals, detaining juveniles, placing them in detention centers, and assisting counsel with petitions and reports.