46th Judicial Circuit
Taney County
Job Title:
Chief Juvenile Officer
Salary Range:
Probationary pay of $45,192.00 annually
$46,068.00 annually following successful completion of six month probationary period
Location:
Taney County
Duties:
The Chief Juvenile Officer reports directly to the Presiding Judge and serves as senior manager of the 46th Circuit Juvenile Office.
Successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, budgeting, training, coordination, staffing and general administration of
juvenile court services for the 46th Judicial Circuit. Responsibilities also include the development, dissemination and implementation
of policies and procedures to ensure that the juvenile office complies with all state statutes and regulations, judicial mandates and
Supreme Court Rules. The candidate will have primary responsibility for the development and implementation of training programs
for all deputy juvenile officers and shall monitor and evaluate deputy juvenile officers’ performance in court and in the field.
Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor degree in psychology, criminal justice, sociology, social work or
other related behavioral science is preferred; at least three years of experience as a juvenile officer, case management with juvenile
or adult offenders or other related work including at least one year of supervisory experience is preferred; must possess strong
communication skills. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. The candidate must
agree to reside in Taney County, have a valid Missouri driver license and be available for on‐call responsibilities.
Additional Information:
This position is an employee of the State of Missouri and eligible for full benefits and vacation accruals provided through the state.
Expected start date is between January 1, 2020, and February 1, 2020.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates shall submit a cover letter and resume to:
Honorable Jeffrey M. Merrell
P O Box 129
Forsyth, MO 65653
Or by e‐mail to: Jeffrey.merrell@courts.mo.gov
Closing Date: October 11, 2019
The 46th Judicial Circuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the court will provide reasonable
accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
