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  • Juvenile Officer II

    Hamilton, Missouri United States State of Missouri Full Time 43105.00 per Year Oct 02, 2024
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    State of Missouri

    Build the Missouri of tomorrow. Ensure a strong foundation today. Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.  No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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    Job Description

    Job Location: Missouri Circuit Courts

    Why you'll love this position:

    A position with the Missouri Judiciary provides you the opportunity to work with a variety of exceptional, hardworking people and to gain a valuable and rewarding career. It takes many types of talent to advance the mission of the Missouri Judiciary and to keep operations running smoothly. Our positions offer competitive benefit programs, growth opportunities and the ability to work with people in your community.

    We are recruiting to fill a Juvenile Officer II position to perform 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.

    • 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 a juvenile offense.
    • Places alleged and delinquent juveniles in local, regional or contracted detention centers.
    • Assists 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.


    Minimum Qualifications

    Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related field, and two years of experience as a Juvenile Officer I or equivalent.

    Additional experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Considerable knowledge of Missouri statutes and laws regarding juvenile cases.
    • Considerable knowledge of juvenile courts and procedures.
    • Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of management and supervision.
    • Basic knowledge of personal computers and software.
    • Basic knowledge of community resources.


    The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck.
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