Fins Officer/Probation Officer
Current
14Th District Juvenile Court
201 North Main Harrison, Ar 72601
Responsible for supervision of juvenile cases prior to adjudication as well as after adjudication.Monitor the compliance with court orders of juveniles and their families.Work as a part of a cohesive team and is required to assume duties as part of a multi-faceted operation that addresses an array of juvenile and family situations both judicial and non-judicial in nature.Requires decision making, problem solving and accurate reporting.Maintain, annotate and prepare appropriate… Show more Responsible for supervision of juvenile cases prior to adjudication as well as after adjudication.Monitor the compliance with court orders of juveniles and their families.Work as a part of a cohesive team and is required to assume duties as part of a multi-faceted operation that addresses an array of juvenile and family situations both judicial and non-judicial in nature.Requires decision making, problem solving and accurate reporting.Maintain, annotate and prepare appropriate court documents.Responsible for FINS, diversions and petitioned cases until release by the appropriate authoritiesMust interact effectively with community care providers, juveniles and families.Receive and investigate complaints and charges that a juvenile is delinquent or dependent-neglected or that a family is in need of service.Respond to a twenty-four hour on call schedule on a rotation basis with other officersWork with interstate Compact in returning juveniles to their home states.Make appropriate referrals to public or private agencies as well as schools, community based providers, Department of Human Services to ensure clients obtain services needed.Maintain close communications with all law enforcement agencies.Monitor adherence to court orders, identify potential problems, and take corrective action.Maintain juvenile records in a confidential manner.Appear in court and testify to relate successes or problems, inform the Court about placement proceedings and make recommendations about the continued detention or release of a juvenile.Administer drug screens to juveniles and their families as ordered by the Court. Show less