Circuit Court Of Jackson County, Missouri
	Vacant Position
	Date: 02/01/2021 Posting No.: 2020093

Salary Range For Internal/Rehire Applicants: $1556.00 - $2333.60 Bi-weekly

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW; INTERNAL APPLICANTS GO TO EPICOR ESS (The internal application for promotion/transfer may be obtained on the HR ICON on Lotus Notes) Employment Specialist: Mark Wienke. Applicants for clerical positions which require skill testing must be tested for consideration. ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES APPLYING FOR THESE POSITIONS MUST SUBMIT AN INTERNAL APPLICATION FORM TO HUMAN RESOURCES.

To supervise staff in the efficient operation and administration of a youth treatment facility, programs and/or comprehensive services relative to specific habilitation and rehabilitative needs.

MAJOR TASK STATEMENTS AND REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES (Percentage of Time):
(The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job; other tasks/duties may be assigned. The area to which the job is assigned will govern which duties apply. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities, work shift/schedule, facility, or department to meet business and organizational needs as necessary, including but not limited to the re-assignment of employees and positions, elimination of positions, and opening, moving, or closing of facilities and units.)

15% - Serve as the internal coordinator (Terminal Agency Coordinator) for a large law enforcement database.

• Ensure compliance with the use of a large law enforcement database system on a federal, state and local level
• Oversee the data entry and retrieval of information in the system and work with outside agency personnel to ensure that the data entry and retrieval of information from the system (related to warrants, ex parte orders, etc.) and all system activity, and reporting requirements are met
• Prepares and submits timely reports regarding various system activity and use.

• Assess performance; assign, review and correct work; participate in or conduct interviews and make hiring recommendations
• Investigate disciplinary problems and recommend discipline
• Provide and/or ensure training of staff; schedule staff for 24/7 operation; receive calls during off duty hours and respond to problems as required, which may involve return to work site.

• Oversee facility security procedures to ensure the safety and security of staff and juvenile residents, such as juvenile intake/admission, facility visitation, key/tool/property control, conduct frequent inspections of facility to ensure devices and equipment, such as exit lights, locks, fire extinguishers, video-surveillance and restraint equipment and radios are in working order and that all living, recreational and classroom areas are clean and safe for juveniles and staff and request repairs, replacements, etc.
• Execute emergency management plans as necessary in the event of a disturbance, or other unforeseen incidents.

• Prepare and distribute reports.
• Review national correctional association standards, gather and prepare compliance documents and perform required audits
• Schedule use of assigned vehicle
• Perform other duties as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

(Education above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required general experience; experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.)

EDUCATION:
• Bachelor’s degree in a Behavioral or Social Science or directly related field.
• Other degrees may be acceptable, dependent on related work experience.
EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum two years experience in a juvenile justice or law related field.
• Experience in the operation of a secure correctional type facility is beneficial.
• Supervisory experience beneficial.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must pass IMPACT Promote Test.
• Must have valid drivers’ license from state of residence.
• If driving non-court vehicle for Court business, must have auto liability insurance and properly licensed and reliable vehicle.
• Must be able to provide proof of above.
• Must submit to and pass criminal background check as prescribed by Courts, Sex Offender Registry check, and MO and KS Child Abuse and Neglect checks.
• All applicants for this position are subject to testing for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Employees in this position are subject to random and reasonable suspicion testing for illegal drug use.
• Final employment offer is dependent on successfully passing physical exam and physical abilities performance testing.
• Detention – Control Room: Applicants for this position when it serves as supervisor of the control room in Detention are also subject to certification requirements for access to law enforcement data base, which includes fingerprinting for criminal record checks on a local, state, and national level. Final employment offer is dependent on successfully passing the certification requirements.

KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge, skills, and abilities required to function at an acceptable level in the position.
• Knowledge of the operation of a large computer database and report generation.
• Knowledge of the operation of a computer, keyboard, and printer.
• Ability to use telephone, intercom system, and mobile radios.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment.
• Knowledge in the use of physical restraint devices (handcuffs/shackles).
• Ability to provide effective customer service
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Ability to make sound decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others\
• Ability to relate in a positive fashion to individuals from a variety of cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to lawfully operate a vehicle in a safe and prudent manner

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work environment and facilities required to work in as well as physical demands and/or mental requirements. (This is not an inclusive list; other tasks/duties may be assigned.)

OFFICE ENVIRONMENT: May work in a secured or non-secured facility in an office environment; some sedentary work; frequent travel; may drive vehicle to transport youth; travel to youths’ homes, school and other locations in year-round weather conditions; may intercede or be involved in physical confrontations with youth; may be subject to youth and parents who are volatile and potentially violent.
STANDING - 40% of time – Required frequently when monitoring residents and when operating various office machines.
WALKING - 40% of time – Required frequently when monitoring residents and when delivering or retrieving information, files, etc., from within the office or from other areas.
SITTING - 20% of time – Required when completing reports or completing personal computer and telephone work assignments. May be required occasionally when monitoring residents and their activities.
LIFTING/CARRYING - 100 lbs. – Required occasionally when physically restraining residents or when moving materials/objects.
PUSHING/PULLING - 100 lbs. – Required occasionally when physically restraining residents or when moving materials/objects.
VISION – Must be adequate to monitor residents in order to maintain a safe, secure environment and for the completion of reports.
HEARING – Must be adequate for monitoring resident and staff activity both within and outside field of vision; must be adequate for normal conversation with residents, family members, and staff or communicating via two-way radio concerning critical incidents involving safety and security.
SPEECH – Must be able to speak and understand English clearly to communicate clearly to residents and staff; must be able to communicate via two-way radio concerning critical incidents involving safety and security.
CLIMBING/BALANCING – Required when negotiating stairs or getting in/out of vehicle.
STOOPING/KNEELING/CROUCHING/CRAWLING – Required when physically restraining residents or when administering first aid or CPR or when retrieving or filing from lower drawers or when retrieving items, office supplies, etc., from the floor.
REACHING/HANDLING – Required on most tasks.
DRIVING/TRAVEL – Required when transporting youth.
EMOTIONAL/MENTAL FACTORS – Frequently intercede or be involved in physical confrontations and restraint and possible hostile confrontations with youth and families; subject to youth who are aggressive and volatile and those who have psychiatric or other special needs; frequently required to make careful decisions to ensure proper response to youth needs.