On-Call Court Services Officer

Job Description:

On-Call Court Services Officer

Description

Position Description:
Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Responds to requests from local law enforcement on an urgent or emergency basis regarding issues of public safety, and reports in person to the Licking County Courthouse, ARC, law enforcement agency, and/or other location as needed/required.
• 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 applicable laws and statutes as applied to Juvenile Court.
• 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 youth.
• Installs and provides ongoing maintenance of the electronic monitoring devices (EMDs) for youth, including field work and home visits for youth who are not in compliance with the terms of EMD.
• Assists Court Services staff with monitoring, security, curfew checks, contacts with families, and any other after-hours requests.
• Collects information and evaluates on a case-to-case basis to determine least restrictive environment for youth while weighing any safety risk to the youth, families, and the community at large, especially in dealing with allegations of violence in the home, school threats, and unruliness.
• Conducts OYAS Detention tool when applicable and utilizes the Licking County Probate-Juvenile Court’s Detainment Guide when considering detaining a youth.
• Gathers information on each youth, document, and makes appropriate recommendations in reference to emergency services.
• Demonstrates regular and reliable attendance and communication.

• Performs Assessment Officer duties and/or “in-office” duties as needed in Court Services or at the ARC; receives youth at the ARC from law enforcement; and, performs necessary screening and reporting.
• Maintains a safe, comforting environment for youth and families brought to the ARC.
• Provides safe and secure transportation and monitoring of youth in Court custody to and from detention facilities, the Ohio Department of Youth Services, placements, appointments, etc.
• Provides other functions and duties as required by Senior Court Services Officers, Deputy Director of Court Services, and Director of Court Services.

Brief Description:
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 coverage as needed for the Court’s Assessment and Resource Center (“ARC”) and assists in transportation services for the Court.
Job Prerequisites:
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Qualifications:

High school diploma required; associates degree in criminal justice/social sciences preferred; an understanding of the Juvenile Court system preferred; an ability to work with difficult people is required; decision-making, problem solving, organizational skills, and necessary skills with technology such as computer-based programs are all required.

Skills and Characteristics required:
Ability to connect with challenging and difficult people, while providing empathetic, non-judgmental, and culturally competent interventions.Understanding of the juvenile justice system and how it interacts with a wide array of other systems in which Court involved youth and families come into contact.Ability to reflect the values and professionalism of the Licking County Juvenile Court in interactions with Court employees and with the community at all times.Maintain the confidentiality of youth and families involved with the Court while treating those involved with the Court with dignity and respect.Demonstrate reasonable judgment in times of crisis and high stress while maintaining a high-performance level in stressful and emotionally challenging conditions and circumstances. Must remain flexible in a fast-paced setting where circumstances change frequently throughout the day.Must utilize conflict resolution and conflict management skills to de-escalate tense situations between youth, their families, and others.Ability to synthesize information from different sources and draw appropriate conclusions.Must demonstrate teamwork on a variety of teams which may include Court staff, service providers, youth, family, and other stakeholders to achieve case plan goals through effective communication and collaboration across systems.Uses interpersonal skills to develop positive relationships with youth and families to drive interventions and achieve case plan goals through consensus when possible.

Physical Demands: Must be of physical condition to detain and/or arrest youth when necessary.

Certificates, License, Registration: Valid State Operator’s License is required.

Work Environment: Typical work hours for this position are evening and weekends, however, some daytime hours may be required. This position is a hybrid remote opportunity as some work can be performed remotely. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation:
Commensurate with experience
About UFA:
Licking County Court of Common Pleas, Probate-Juvenile Division, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Closing Date/Time: Closing Date:7/31/2025