Missouri 27th Circuit Courts Juvenile Office

10/27/2025

Please help us to congratulate our own David Foster on his retirement! David has worked for the Juvenile Office for over 27 years. While we will miss him greatly he has earned some time for himself. Congratulations David!!!

10/01/2025

Big Thank You to the Clinton Police Officers Association for their recent donation of $250.00 to the 27th Circuit Courts Juvenile Office!!! This donation will help the Juvenile Office purchase candy for the upcoming trunk or treat event. Come see the Juvenile Office at the trunk or treat on October 25th at the Clinton courthouse square. Pictured below are Det. Gladfelter, Officer Hodges, Ruana Gladfelter, Amanda Mincey and Barry Bullock.

05/06/2025

Big Thank You to all the teachers in the 27th Circuit!!!!

Clinton Schools Leesville R-IX School DistrictWindsor C-1 School District
Warsaw R-IX School District Lincoln R-2 Cole Camp R-1 School
Butler High School Rich Hill R-IV School District Adrian School District Ballard R-II School District
Osceola School District Appleton City R-2 School District Roscoe C-1

04/07/2025

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
INTENSIVE SUPERVISION OFFICER POSITION
The position is a grant funded, full-time position based out of Henry County, Clinton, MO. The position includes paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave and insurance.

A person in this position is expected to provide community supervision of Court adjudicated youth and moderate/high risk informal delinquent or status offenders ages 12 – 17 in Henry, Benton, Bates and St. Clair Counties. The employee will assist in establishment of guidelines and completion requirements for probation contracts and monitor probation plans including regular visits to the juvenile’s school and home. The employee is expected to work flexible hours with a significant degree of independence. Transportation of youth, at times, is required. In-circuit travel is a requirement with mileage reimbursement when a personal vehicle is used. The employee will work closely with law enforcement, school officials, treatment providers and other agency professionals. The employee will be expected to write supervision status reports, testify in Court proceedings, conduct urine drug screens, oversee electronic monitoring equipment supervision, conduct informal conferences with youth and their parents/ legal guardians, enter data into computer systems along with organizing and facilitating gender specific group programs. Caseload average is eight youth and limited to fifteen. On-call duties include weekend and evening for the youth assigned to the program and general on-call rotation duties covering the circuit scheduled for one week every two months.

Basic Skills required Some knowledge of juvenile courts and procedures; basic knowledge of personal computers and software; ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with youth, families, staff and public; ability to handle potentially hostile situations with a juvenile and family regarding a case, organizational and personal time management skills.

Required Minimum Education and Experience Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or related field. Professional employment in a public or private agency involving substantial amount of time in the delivery of services to families, adults or children can be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Salary: Starting salary, depending on qualification, is $3,453.00 monthly, ($41,446.00 yearly) advancing to $3,522.00 monthly ($42,275.00 yearly) following completion of 6-month probation period.

Paid Leave Time: This position receives 13 paid holidays, accrues five hours of vacation and five hours of sick leave per pay period (Semi-monthly).
Insurance: Health insurance is offered.

Application Requests and Submission
Applications may be requested by email or picked up in person from County Offices.

Email requests should be sent to: [email protected].

County Offices and their physical addresses are as follows: Henry County Juvenile Office, 100 W Franklin, Clinton, MO 64735; Benton County Juvenile Office, 316 Van Buren St, Warsaw, MO 65355; Bates County Juvenile Office, 1 North Delaware, Butler, MO 64730 or the St. Clair County Juvenile Office, 655 2nd St, Osceola, MO 64776. Applications must be returned with a resume along with a cover letter to: Anthony Evans, Juvenile Officer, 100 W Franklin, Clinton, MO 64735 or mailed to P.O. Box 487, Clinton, MO 64735 or may be returned by the email address provided above.

Applications will be accepted through April 25, 2025.

The 27th Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

04/04/2025

04/03/2025

01/22/2025

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
27TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, BATES/ BENTON/ HENRY and ST. CLAIR COUNTIES
JUVENILE DIVISION

Position: Deputy Juvenile Officer I or II

The 27th Circuit Juvenile Division is seeking applicants to fill the position of Deputy Juvenile Officer I or II. The official domicile for this position will be Benton County with an office located in Warsaw Missouri. Below are brief descriptions of position duties.

Deputy Juvenile Office I Description: This is entry-level professional work in the enforcement and administration of the Missouri juvenile justice system. An employee in this position is vested with the statutory authority of a juvenile officer to take charge of children who come under the jurisdiction of the juvenile or family court. This position is expected to exercise supervision over juveniles under the Court’s jurisdiction. Employees in this class are expected to work with some degree of independence. Close supervision is received from and work is reviewed by a higher-level Juvenile Officer.

Deputy Juvenile Officer II Description: This is journey level professional work in the enforcement and administration of the Missouri juvenile justice system. An employee in this position is vested with the statutory authority of a juvenile court officer to take charge of children who come within the jurisdiction of the Juvenile or Family Court. An employee in this position is expected to exercise supervision over juveniles under the Court’s jurisdiction and to work with a high degree of independence. Positions in this class are distinguished from a Juvenile Officer I by the degree of independence and responsibility expected and the degree of complexity and full range of duties performed. Work may involve basic supervisory responsibilities over lower level Deputy Juvenile Officers. General supervision is received from and work may be reviewed by a higher-level Juvenile Officer.

Posting Salary:
DJO I: $1726.92 (Bi-Monthly), $41,466.00 (Annual) Range J22
DJO II: $1942.58 (Bi-Monthly), $46,622.00 (Annual) Range J25

Paid Leave Time: This position receives 13 paid holidays. Starting, this position accrues five hours of vacation and five hours of sick leaver per pay period (Semi-monthly).

Insurance: Health Insurance is offered through the State of Missouri.

Minimum Qualifications: The following statement represents the minimum education and experience that will be used to determine qualifications of applicants, provided equivalent substitution will be permitted in case of deficiencies of either experience or education. Education above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required general experience; experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.

Deputy Juvenile Officer I: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related field.

OR

Professional employment in a public or private agency involving substantial amount of time (over 50% time) in the delivery of protective services to families, adults, children, or the aged may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.

Deputy Juvenile Officer II: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related field, and two years of experience as a Juvenile Officer I or equivalent.

Application Requests and Submission
Applications may be requested by email or picked up in person from County Offices. Email requests should be sent to: [email protected]. County Offices and their physical addresses are as follows: Henry County Juvenile Office, 100 W Franklin, Clinton, MO 64735; Benton County Juvenile Office, 316 Van Buren St, Warsaw, MO 65355; Bates County Juvenile Office, 1 North Delaware, Butler, MO 64730 or the St. Clair County Juvenile Office, 655 2nd St, Osceola, MO 64776. Applications must be returned with a resume along with a cover letter to: Anthony Evans, Juvenile Officer, 100 W Franklin, Clinton, MO 64735 or mailed to P.O. Box 487, Clinton, MO 64735 or may be returned by the email address provided above.

Applications will be accepted through February 14, 2025.
The 27th Judicial Circuit of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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01/09/2025

🌟 Introducing S.K.I.L.L.S. – Supporting Kids in Learning Life Skills! 🌟

We are excited to announce the launch of our new program for middle school students as part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentorship Program! 🎉

S.K.I.L.L.S. is designed to empower students by providing them with the guidance, support, and tools they need to navigate life's challenges—academically, socially, and emotionally. Through a series of interactive workshops, group discussions, and hands-on activities, students will explore essential life skills such as:

✅ Effective Communication
✅ Decision-Making
✅ Time Management
✅ Financial Literacy
✅ Emotional Intelligence
✅ Leadership & Personal Growth

Application Process:
This program is by individual selection, and students will be chosen through a personalized application process to ensure they receive the most tailored support.

With the help of a dedicated BBBS coach, students will gain confidence, resilience, and self-esteem. Our goal is to inspire young learners to set goals, build healthy relationships, and approach the world with clarity and confidence.

S.K.I.L.L.S. isn’t just about learning—it’s about empowering our students to become proactive leaders and strong individuals who can overcome obstacles and thrive in all areas of their lives. 🚀

We can't wait to see the incredible growth of the students involved, and we’re proud to offer them the chance to become thoughtful, confident, and resilient leaders of tomorrow! 🌱

📚💡 Together, we can help them succeed! 💡📚

01/09/2025

Thank you to all our law enforcement partners!!!!

01/05/2025

Be advised the Juvenile Offices in Henry, St.Clair, Bates and Benton counties will be closed Monday January 6th due to weather conditions.

12/19/2024

Congratulations to the Juvenile Office’s Community Service Director Ruana Gladfelter for 25 years of services!!!!

12/19/2024

The Juvenile Office annual Christmas party