Juvenile Intake Officer - Juvenile Court (Non-Merit)

Salary: $23.26/hr - $37.44/hr

Responsibilities

• Processes intake of delinquent juveniles, including 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 need of services to consider 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 (24-hour basis); ensures juvenile’s right to a timely hearing.
• Confers with law enforcement agencies and makes judicial probable cause determinations regarding delinquent cases.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work, or a related field required.
• Previous work experience preferred but not required; this classification is considered entry-level professional.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.