Job Opening
Post Date: 09/15/2026
Youth Services Officer
Necessary Special Requirements
Post Date: 09/15/2026
Youth Services Officer
The Youth Services Officer position is the focal point of responsibility for the daily operations of the Youth Services Office involving the legal, administrative, and case management aspects of assisting juveniles and their families who are assigned to or seek the services of the Marshall County Juvenile Court System. Typical activities include assessing and supervising juveniles placed on probation by the courts as well as troubled juveniles identified by the school system, law enforcement personnel, and/or their families. Additional responsibilities include crisis management with families, assisting with the intake of juvenile offenders, coordinating special programs for juvenile offenders, and maintaining contacts with school personnel, social service agencies and law enforcement personnel. The YSO is part of a rotating on-call schedule to assist law enforcement with properly processing juveniles into the juvenile justice system after normal working hours. The YSO shall work closely with the Juvenile Court Judge to provide information and make recommendations regarding juveniles under court ordered or informal supervision. Qualities aligning with the YSO position include but are not limited to possessing a strong background in assisting troubled youth, a working knowledge of local and regional social service agencies, experience working in the juvenile court system, and strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills. Job performance is evaluated by the Juvenile Court Judge through objective review of the YSO’s case management activities, knowledge of juvenile court proceedings and administration, and the implementation of available resources to assist troubled youth. Other qualities evaluated are skills involving crisis management proficiency, oral and written communication, cooperation, and decision making.
Necessary Requirements of Work
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Criminal Justice, Psychology or related field; considerable experience working with troubled youth and adolescents; thorough knowledge of the laws pertaining to juveniles regarding criminal offenses, custody and state supervision; meaningful experience counselin and providing supportive services to juveniles and their families; strong organizational, interpersonal and decision making skills; significant experience working with juvenile court systems and school systems; or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience relevant to the following essential tasks and skills:
Necessary Requirements of Work
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Criminal Justice, Psychology or related field; considerable experience working with troubled youth and adolescents; thorough knowledge of the laws pertaining to juveniles regarding criminal offenses, custody and state supervision; meaningful experience counselin and providing supportive services to juveniles and their families; strong organizational, interpersonal and decision making skills; significant experience working with juvenile court systems and school systems; or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience relevant to the following essential tasks and skills:
- Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to juveniles regarding criminal offenses, custody, confidentiality, emancipation, probation, and incarceration.
- Thorough knowledge of judicial proceedings and protocols utilized for juvenile offenders including conducting arraignments, filing petitions, setting dockets, etc.
- Thorough knowledge of treatment options available in the community to address mental health needs, chemical dependency issues and family dynamics.
Necessary Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid Tennessee Driver’s License and the ability to obtain vehicle insurance at standard rates.
- Must pass a criminal background check prior to employment.
- Must successfully attend a minimum of fifteen (15) hours training annually as required by TCCY guidelines.
- Clearance through the methamphetamine registry, sex abuse registry, felony record check, abuse registry, and local records and driver’s license checks.
- Certified in Drug Screening protocols.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
- Paid sick leave, vacation leave (after 6 months), bereavement leave, and birthday leave.
- Optional benefits available at reasonable rates.
- TCRS benefit retirement plan.
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