Job Details

Under the direction of the Juvenile Programs Director, assists the Juvenile Court Officers in monitoring juveniles and their families that are under the supervision of the Court. Makes home visits to ensure that the youth and their families are following Court Orders appropriately. Writes reports and communications to Juvenile Court Officers and Judges. May assist in collecting background information for the Juvenile Court Officers. May assist with administrating drug screens, deliver food boxes, obtain signatures for Summons, Subpoenas, and notices to juveniles, guardians, or other parties as directed by the Court. May assist with transporting juveniles as requested by the Management Team or Juvenile Court Officers. Assists with various special activities and events of the Court.  

*The Compliance Officer schedule requires working evenings and weekend hours.   

Essential Functions

Education: High school diploma or equivalent, prefer some advanced coursework in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, or related human services area.

Experience: One year of experience working with at-risk youth, in a security monitoring role, or in a law enforcement or related public safety setting.

Other Requirements:

• Must have valid Michigan Driver’s License.
• Must pass criminal, physical, and other background checks as required by the Court.
• Ability to work non-traditional work hours, including evenings and weekend hours.
• Possess strong observation and situational awareness skills.
• Possess excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Complete the Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training for behavioral management techniques upon hire.

Demonstrates effective communication skills by engaging, interacting and working with all individuals to ensure clarity and understanding in all interactions.

Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical Requirements:[This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements]:

• Ability to Climb stairs and otherwise accessing homes, schools and other buildings.
• Ability to conduct home inspections and visits.
• Physical readiness and fitness to respond quickly to potential threats.
• Ability to access various locations throughout the County.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to walk over various types of terrain to carry out location efforts.
• Ability to enter and retrieve information from a computer.

Working Conditions:

1. Regular contact with persons charged and/or convicted of criminal offenses with variable levels of risk and violence.
2. All jobs require exposure to hazardous working conditions which include but is not limited to:
   • Working with individuals in crisis who may suffer from mental and emotional illness, have violent tendencies or be unconcerned with their personal safety or hygiene.
   • Coming into contact w/ bodily fluids (i.e. saliva, urine, blood and feces) and communicable diseases.
   • Entering situations/homes/living arrangements where the actual level of danger is unknown. This includes dangerous pets, individuals with violent backgrounds/records or unsafe living conditions.
   • Working in adversarial situations/hostile environments (i.e. domestic violence, weapons, personal threats, and physical assaults).
3. Works outside, including driving a motor vehicle in varied weather conditions.
4. Works in office or school setting.