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  • Juvenile Intake Officer - Juvenile Court (Non-Merit)

  • Dekalb County
  • Decatur, Georgia 30032 United States View Map

Summary

Job Code: 34060 Salary Grade: 15 Salary: $23.26/hr - $37.44/hr FLSA: NonexemptThe following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.Processes intake of delinquent juveniles to include confirming jurisdiction, evaluating validity of complaint, performing interviews, determining action required, and preparing detailed legal documents, reports, and files.Receives and examines complaints and charges of delinquency, dependency, or that a child is in need of services to consider the commencement of proceedings; reviews court records and orders; determines obligations of offenders; conducts intake interviews; collects and records case intake data; obtains school records and family social history; performs drug screening; and transports juveniles as required.Manages and authorizes placement of juveniles into detention or protective custody (on a 24-hourbasis); ensures juvenile's right to a timely hearing; confers with law enforcement agencies and makes judicial probable cause determinations regarding delinquent cases; and authorizes juvenile's medical treatment for life threatening situations.Makes referrals regarding counseling, community service, tutoring, mentoring, and work readiness training.Documents case files and makes recommendations to the Lead Intake Officer for the Judge and District Attorney.Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work, or a related field required; this classification is considered to be an entry-level professional, however previous work experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.Specific License or Certification Required Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Job Code: 34060 Salary Grade: 15 Salary: $23.26/hr - $37.44/hr FLSA: NonexemptThe following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.Processes intake of delinquent juveniles to include confirming jurisdiction, evaluating validity of complaint, performing interviews, determining action required, and preparing detailed legal documents, reports, and files.Receives and examines complaints and charges of delinquency, dependency, or that a child is in need of services to consider the commencement of proceedings; reviews court records and orders; determines obligations of offenders; conducts intake interviews; collects and records case intake data; obtains school records and family social history; performs drug screening; and transports juveniles as required.Manages and authorizes placement of juveniles into detention or protective custody (on a 24-hourbasis); ensures juvenile's right to a timely hearing; confers with law enforcement agencies and makes judicial probable cause determinations regarding delinquent cases; and authorizes juvenile's medical treatment for life threatening situations.Makes referrals regarding counseling, community service, tutoring, mentoring, and work readiness training.Documents case files and makes recommendations to the Lead Intake Officer for the Judge and District Attorney.Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work, or a related field required; this classification is considered to be an entry-level professional, however previous work experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.Specific License or Certification Required Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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