What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Juvenile Officer position at 37th Judicial Circuit, Juvenile Division?
This is journey 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 court officer to take charge of children who come within the jurisdiction of the juvenile or family court. An employee in this position is expected to exercise supervision over juveniles under the court’s jurisdiction and to work with a high degree of independence. Positions in this class are distinguished from a Juvenile Officer I by the degree of independence and responsibility expected and the degree of complexity and full range of duties performed. Work may involve basic supervisory responsibilities over lower level Deputy Juvenile Officers. General supervision is received from and work may be reviewed by a higher level Juvenile Officer.
Requirements: (The following statement represents the minimum education and experience that will be used to determine qualifications of applicants, provided equivalent substitution will be permitted in case of deficiencies of either experience or education. Education above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required general experience; experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.)
Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or related field.
Benefits:
-Annual Leave
-Sick Leave
-Health insurance, including Dental, Vision and AirMedCare Membership
-Retirement (4% of salary amount contributed monthly)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $46,622.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- West Plains, MO 65775 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- West Plains, MO 65775: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $46,622