hero

Life Works Here

Join our talent network, explore companies and search for jobs. Employment is abundant, commutes are short, and the region is filled with a sense of possibility, a place where you can have a real impact.

Manager/Lead Juvenile Officer - Division III

Washington County Government

Washington County Government

Fayetteville, AR, USA · Wilmington, DE, USA · Arkansas, USA · Fayetteville, AR, USA
USD 60,278.4-66,435.2 / year
Posted on Sep 19, 2025

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Position Title: Manager-Lead Juvenile Officer

Department: Circuit Court Division III

Salary: $60,278.40 - $66,435.20

Pay Grade: 15

Workday & Hours: 40 hours a week - Monday -Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Benefits Eligibility: Eligible (After meeting eligibility requirements, Health - Dental - Vision - Life Insurance - EAP Program - Retirement APERS -Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System)

Vacation, Sick time, Holiday time

Job Summary:

The employees of the Washington County Juvenile Court are divided into four basic groups. The divisions are Probation, FINS, Intake/Diversion, and Evening Reporting Center. There is one Lead Juvenile Officer for each of the four divisions, and each division includes approximately 3-5 subordinate Juvenile Probation Officers, Juvenile Intake Officers, and/or other Juvenile Court staff.

The Senior Lead Juvenile Officer has the duties of a Lead Juvenile Officer, and is additionally responsible for supervision of the other Lead Juvenile Officers and subordinate Juvenile Intake Officers and Juvenile Probation Officers. The supervisory duties are at the direction of the Director of Juvenile Court Services or the Juvenile Judge. The Senior Lead Juvenile Officer will work in concert with the Juvenile Judge and the Director of Juvenile Court Services in the general matters of the Court.

Like the Lead Juvenile Officers and other Juvenile Intake Officers and Juvenile Probation Officers, the Senior Lead Juvenile Officer is responsible for the supervision of juvenile cases and monitoring the compliance with court order of juvenile and their families. The Senior Lead Juvenile Officer will work as part of a cohesive team and will be required to assume duties as part of a multi-faceted operation that would address an array of juvenile and family situations both judicial and non-judicial in nature. The position requires leadership, decision-making, problem solving, and accurate reporting

Job Description:

Manager- Lead Juvenile Officer

Required Qualifications:

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required, this position is subject to pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for Washington County jobs and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.washingtoncountyar.gov
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting:

https://www.washingtoncountyar.gov/Sys/Sso/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fSys%2fSso%2fDashboard%2fJobApplication%2fApply%3fjobID%3d4211%26BackURL%3d%2fHome%2fComponents%2fJobPosts%2fJob%2f4211%2f25 or call 479-444-1700.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
Washington County is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.