Senior Juvenile Court Officer

State of Missouri; Marshall (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Judiciary is recruiting a Juvenile Officer II to perform journey level professional work in the enforcement and administration of the Missouri juvenile justice system. An employee in this role exercises supervision over juveniles and may supervise Deputy Juvenile Officers.

Responsibilities include responding to referrals from law enforcement, detaining juveniles as needed, placing juveniles in detention centers, and assisting counsel with petitions and reports for court review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Two years of experience as a Juvenile Officer I or equivalent.
• Additional experience may substitute for the educational requirement.
• Knowledge of Missouri statutes and juvenile court procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds to on-call or daily referrals from 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 local, regional or contracted detention centers.
• Assists counsel in preparing petitions, motions, and other legal documents for all juveniles on caseload.
• Prepares social summary investigations and reports for review and filing by legal counsel.

Skills

Missouri statutes knowledge

Juvenile courts knowledge

Supervision skills

PC literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Administration or related field

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

The Missouri Judiciary is recruiting a Juvenile Officer II to perform journey level professional work in the enforcement and administration of the Missouri juvenile justice system. An employee in this role exercises supervision over juveniles and may supervise Deputy Juvenile Officers.

Responsibilities include responding to referrals from law enforcement, detaining juveniles as needed, placing juveniles in detention centers, and assisting counsel with petitions and reports for court review.