Juvenile Court Officer 1

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Juvenile Court Officer 1

Salary

$52,561.60 - $83,803.20 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50309 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-01657

Agency

444 Judicial

Opening Date

12/18/2024

Closing Date

12/29/2024 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

john.hawkins@iowacourts.gov

To Apply

Candidates will need to submit a NEOGOV application, cover letter, resume, transcript and a writing sample. All applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

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Job Description

The Fifth Judicial District Juvenile Court Services in Polk County has an immediate opening for a Juvenile Court Officer 1 with the potential to travel to surrounding locations.

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 / $2021.60 – $3223.20 bi-weekly. Adjustments may be made if the successful applicant has relevant experience.

Location:Des Moines, Iowa; Polk County

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.

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  IJB 1 - Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely. Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question. Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch.

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• No

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  IJB 2 - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Ace of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. S611 et seq?

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• No

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  IJB 4 - Please explain any gaps in your employment history?

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  IJB 5 - Have you ever received a disciplinary suspension, been asked to resign, or discharged from a job? If yes please explain below.

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  IJB 6 - What is your current salary?

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  IJB 7 - What is your minimum salary requirement?

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  IJB 3 - List any professional licenses you hold:

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  IJB 8 - Your application for employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch will generally be treated as confidential under Iowa Code section 22.7(18). However, if you consent to allow Judicial to treat it as a public record per Iowa Code section 22.7(18)(a), please check "Yes, I consent" below.

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• No

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  IJB 9 Iowa Judicial Branch Employees ONLY: Have you completed the Iowa Judicial Branch LinkedIn Learning Leadership and Professional Development Certification?

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Agency

State of Iowa

Agency

444 Judicial

Address

Iowa Judicial Branch Building

1111 E Court Ave

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Website

http://www.iowacourts.gov/

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