- Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Date
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Position Title
Juvenile Court Officer 1
(two positions available)
Location
Pottawattamie County Juvenile Court Services
227 S 6th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Salary
Pay Grade 27, $48,464.00 - $73,424.00 annually
Eligible for State of Iowa benefits
Position Summary
The Fourth District of the Judicial Branch has an exciting opportunity as a Juvenile Court Officer 1 (two positions available). These positions are under the leadership of the Chief Juvenile Court Officer. The positions are located in the Pottawattamie County Juvenile Court Services office and additional travel is required to assist in surrounding counties.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities for this position include:
- Handling matters pertaining to delinquent youth, pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 232, including intake, diversion, supervision, and prevention activities.
- Making recommendations to the Court regarding detention and custody, conducts pre-dispositional investigations, prepares reports to the court, testifies in court about dispositional and other recommendations, incorporates evidenced-based practices into daily work, supervises probation, motivates youth and families and engages them in the change process, coordinates and monitors services provided by various agencies to juvenile clients.
- Responsible for responding to emergency matters outside of normal working hours.
- Serves as a peace officer during the performance of his/her duties.
Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree from a four–year college or university in law, criminal justice, criminology, sociology or related social sciences.
Possess personal integrity and emotional maturity.
Successfully complete training requirements set by the Iowa Supreme Court.
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license, unless an exception is made.
Final candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.
Contact Information
How to Apply
Cover letter, resume and the Iowa Judicial Branch Application for Employment may be emailed to timothy.ross@iowacourts.gov.
Please include "JCO1 Position 13073-001/002" in your email subject line.
Posting Close Date
All application materials must be received by Friday, February 26, 2021.
AA / EOE