Notice of Job Opportunity

Internal/External

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DATE POSTED:       May 16, 2024 -- June 3, 2024

POSITION:               On-call Court Services Officer

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AGENCY:                 Licking County Court of Common Pleas, Probate-Juvenile Division

HOURS:                     Full-time, Evening and Weekends, Hybrid Remote

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COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience

Summary:

The On-call Court Services Officer position provides on-call duties such as monitoring, supervision, and emergency response on behalf of the Licking County Juvenile Court Services Department, outside of normal business hours. This position additionally provides Court security and transportation services for the Court.

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Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Responds to requests from local law enforcement on an urgent or emergency basis regarding issues of public safety.

Exercises emergency placement decision making after hours based on information collected and in line with the Court's guidelines to ensure youth, families, and the community as a whole are safe pending further hearing.

Utilizes effective communication, conflict resolution, and de-escalation skills in working with youth, families, and the public.

Conducts searches of youth, personal property, and homes in accordance with applicable laws when deemed appropriate.

Maintains a working knowledge of the Ohio Revised Code and Juvenile Rules with regard to Juvenile Court procedures.

Effectuates arrests of youth under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court pursuant to applicable laws and the Court's policies and procedures.

Completes paperwork in an efficient and timely manner relevant to the placement of a youth.

Effectively communicates with youth, families, detention and treatment facilities, and staff when coordinating placement, completing safety assessments, and/or facilitating transportation for