Job Location: Missouri Circuit Courts
The Tenth Judicial Circuit is seeking an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Missouri to assume the position of Chief Juvenile Officer.
Description: The Tenth Judicial Circuit Court Chief Juvenile Officer is a full-time position and is responsible for the planning, coordination, and general administration of juvenile court services for abused, neglected or delinquent children for Marion, Monroe, and Ralls Counties. The Chief Juvenile Officer is also responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure that the Tenth Circuit Juvenile Office complies with Missouri law and Supreme Court Rules. The Chief Juvenile Officer must be available for on-call responsibilities.
Salary: The starting annual salary is $52,443.00, which may be subject to increase for current experienced state or county employees. Following successful completion of a six-month probationary period, the annual salary may be subject to increase. This position is an employee of the State of Missouri, is eligible for full benefits and vacation accruals provided through the state, and is eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Applications: Please send your cover letter and resume to Judge Rachel Bringer Shepherd, Marion County Courthouse, 906 Broadway, Room 201, Hannibal, MO 63401, rachel.bringer@courts.mo.gov, by August 30th.
The Tenth Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- May conduct supervisory activities defined as: establishes expectations, checks work product, provides training, conducts performance evaluations, coaches and guides staff, participates in the hiring and termination of staff. Recommends personnel actions related to leave, work schedules and assignments; administers personnel policies and procedures.
- Develops and insures implementation of a graduated sanctions grid.
- Reviews the case files of juvenile officers to ensure cases are in compliance with applicable statutes and court procedures.
- Communicates with the community and the media as chief public relations officer for the juvenile office.
- Prepares financial data for assigned jurisdiction such as budget, payroll and grant applications and renewals.
- attend court hearings and represent the Juvenile Office
Minimum Qualifications An attorney licensed to practice in the State of Missouri
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.
Additional experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.
Preferred Qualifications - Extensive knowledge of Missouri statutes and laws regarding juvenile cases.
- Extensive knowledge of juvenile courts and procedures.
- Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of management and supervision.
- Extensive knowledge of community resources.
- Extensive knowledge of roles and responsibilities of child serving agencies.
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. This job is eligible for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
