Senior Juvenile Court Services Supervisor

State of Missouri; Forsyth (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid leave & holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

The Missouri Judiciary seeks a Juvenile Officer IV to lead and supervise a small juvenile office within a circuit, directing case management and administration. The role includes staffing oversight, policy enforcement and public relations responsibilities, with expectations for budget and performance oversight in a community-centered court environment.

Qualifications include a four-year degree in criminal justice-related fields and several years of juvenile officer experience, including

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college with a degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related area and three years of experience as a Juvenile Officer, of which one year must have been in a supervisory capacity or one year of experience as a Juvenile Officer III.
• Graduate level education may substitute for up two years of the required work experience.

Responsibilities

• Establishes expectations, checks work product, provides training and evaluations; participates in hiring/termination of staff.
• Develops and implements a graduated sanctions grid.
• Reviews case files to ensure compliance with statutes and court procedures.
• Communicates with the community and media as chief public relations officer for the juvenile office.
• Prepares financial data for budget, payroll and grant applications and renewals.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Public relations

Budget management

Education

Criminal Justice Administration degree

Criminology degree

Psychology degree

Sociology degree

Social Work degree

Job description

The Missouri Judiciary seeks a Juvenile Officer IV to lead and supervise a small juvenile office within a circuit, directing case management and administration. The role includes staffing oversight, policy enforcement and public relations responsibilities, with expectations for budget and performance oversight in a community-centered court environment.

Qualifications include a four-year degree in criminal justice-related fields and several years of juvenile officer experience, including