Deputy Juvenile Officer - 14th Judicial Circuit

Basic Functions and Responsibilities:

This is entry-level professional work in the enforcement and administration of the Missouri juvenile justice system. An employee in this position is vested with the statutory authority of a juvenile officer to take charge of children who come under the jurisdiction of the juvenile or family court. This position is expected to exercise supervision over juveniles under the court’s jurisdiction. Employees in this class are expected to work with some degree of independence. Close supervision is received from and work is reviewed by a higher level Juvenile Officer.

The following statement represents the minimum education and experience that will be used to determine qualifications of applicants, provided equivalent substitution may be permitted in case of deficiencies of either experience or education. Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or related field. Education above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience.

Characteristic Duties:

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Responds to on-call or daily referrals made by law enforcement agencies, schools or the Department of Social Services.

Detains juveniles who may be charged with criminal offenses; provides and explains legal rights to the alleged offender.

Places alleged and delinquent juveniles in local, regional or contracted detention centers.

Assists legal counsel in the preparation of petitions, motions, and other legal documents for all juveniles on caseload.

Prepares social summary investigations, process reports, assessment reports and all other reports as directed by the court for review and filing by legal counsel.

Reviews and disseminates all reports received by service providers, schools and law enforcement or other investigative agencies.

Schedules pre-court staffing between Department of Social Services, juvenile office, interested parties, and attorneys; and notifies all persons involved.

Supervises juveniles placed on supervision by establishing guidelines and completion requirements for supervision agreements and community service.

Recommends and monitors supervision case plan including regular onsite visits to the juvenile’s school and home.

Coordinates and manages all juvenile treatment services determined by the supervision plan and the risk and needs assessment.

Conducts informal adjustment conferences with juvenile and parents to discuss rights of juvenile and alternative methods than formal charges and court.

Conducts formal conferences with juvenile and parent to discuss formal charges brought against juvenile and to advise juvenile of rights.

Assists law enforcement agencies in the investigation of juvenile cases.

Assists the Department of Social Services in the investigation of severe physical or sexual abuse and neglect.

Takes custody of juveniles who are victims of abuse or neglect for placement in alternative care.

Maintains a professional working relationship with juveniles, families, the community, law enforcement, local schools and agency officials.

Represents the juvenile court system at community meetings and participates with regard to the juvenile’s custody, treatment or other services.

Makes recommendations to the juvenile court based on evidence, client history and statutory requirements.

Works with prosecutors or contracted attorneys to adjudicate contested cases before the juvenile court.

Ensures notices and summons have been issued and properly served.

Reports service provision, case status and outcomes and monitors caseload, referrals and case management standards through a state approved electronic information gathering system in a timely manner.

Performs related work as required.

This is a grant funded position. Benefits paid by Randolph County, Missouri.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,446.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: In person

Salary : $41,446