Overview
Juvenile Court Officer 1 (D5 111998 & 111981) Jobs in Des Moines, IA at State of Iowa – Executive Branch
Title: Juvenile Court Officer 1 (D5 111998 & 111981)
Company: State of Iowa – Executive Branch
Location: Des Moines, IA
Job Description
The Fifth Judicial District Juvenile Court Services has immediate openings for two (2) Juvenile Court Officer 1’s.
The starting salary for new State of Iowa Judicial Branch employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. The hourly pay rate for this position is $25.27 – $40.29 per hour. Adjustments may be made if the successful applicant has relevant experience.
Location: Both positions will be domiciled in our Polk County Justice Center office.
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00A – 4:30P
To Apply: Candidates will need to submit an application, cover letter and resume in a PDF form. All final candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.
The Key Responsibilities For This Role Include
Handling selected matters pertaining to youth, pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 232, including intake, supervision of youth on informal probation, consent decrees, and formal probation
Conduct and prepare the pre-dispositional investigation and report, case permanency plan, and other reports to the court
Youth detention and/or shelter placement
Supervision of youth in out-of-home placement; youth active through interstate compact; and other duties as outlined in the casework standards.
Participate in an on-call/standby rotation schedule
This is a non-merit position
with the Iowa Judicial Branch
.
Candidates must follow the instructions in the “To Apply” section.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise
Minimum Qualification Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in law, criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, education, or related social sciences.
Must successfully complete training requirements set by the Iowa Supreme Court.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
