Senior Juvenile Officer II — Court-Driven Justice & Supervision

State of Missouri; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri Judiciary is seeking a Juvenile Officer II to perform journey-level professional work in enforcing and administering the juvenile justice system. The role carries statutory authority to oversee juveniles under the juvenile or family court, with a high degree of independence.

Responsibilities include responding to referrals from law enforcement, detaining youths when appropriate, placing youths in detention centers, assisting counsel with petitions and motions, and preparing

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related field.
• Two years of experience as Juvenile Officer I or equivalent.
• Preferred: knowledge of Missouri juvenile statutes and court procedures.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of community resources.

Responsibilities

• Responds to on-call referrals by law enforcement, schools or DSS.
• Detains juveniles who may be charged with a juvenile offense.
• Places alleged and delinquent juveniles in detention centers.
• Assists counsel in preparing petitions, motions, and other legal documents.
• Prepares social summary investigations and reports for court review.

Skills

Missouri statutes knowledge

Juvenile courts procedures knowledge

Supervision basics

Computers and software basics

Community resources knowledge

Education

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

Job description

The State of Missouri Judiciary is seeking a Juvenile Officer II to perform journey-level professional work in enforcing and administering the juvenile justice system. The role carries statutory authority to oversee juveniles under the juvenile or family court, with a high degree of independence.

Responsibilities include responding to referrals from law enforcement, detaining youths when appropriate, placing youths in detention centers, assisting counsel with petitions and motions, and preparing