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Northern Rivers

Online/Oncall (25380)

Schenectady, NY · On-site

$28/hr

Be the primary person in charge of calling the police for any resident considered missing, completing or ensuring completion of the Missing Person Report form and canceling Missing Person Reports ...

KVC Health Systems

Missing Youth Specialist

Olathe, KS · On-site

$47K - $49K/yr

Conduct online and in-person searches to locate missing youth. * Serve as liaison with law enforcement and community agencies. * Track and analyze data to identify trends and provide weekly updates ...

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HarborChase LLC

Utility Staff

Olney, MD · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent * Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation * All associates are ...

Sweetwater County

Patrol Deputy

Rock Springs, WY · On-site

$28.58 - $35.45/hr

Investigates complaints; impounds and tags evidence; prepares reports on arrests and property impounded; assists with missing person searchers; * May serve on tactical response team; Please read the ...

HarborChase of Olney

Utility Staff

Olney, MD

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent * Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation * All associates are ...

HarborChase

Utility Staff

Olney, MD · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent * Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation * All associates are ...

Sweetwater County

Patrol Deputy

Rock Springs, WY · On-site

$28.58 - $35.45/hr

Investigates complaints; impounds and tags evidence; prepares reports on arrests and property impounded; assists with missing person searchers;May serve on tactical response team;Please read the full ...

YMCA

Unit Director USA- Hi Rock

Mount Washington, MA · On-site

Instruct campers on emergency procedures, including fire, severe weather, missing person, and tag call protocols. * Regularly visit cabins and Coaching Periods to provide supervision and build ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for missing person in the United States is $19.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A 'Missing Person' refers to an individual whose whereabouts are unknown and whose safety or well-being may be at risk. This term is used when someone has disappeared unexpectedly and their location cannot be determined by family, friends, or authorities. Cases of missing persons can involve children, adults, or seniors and may occur due to various reasons, including accidents, mental health issues, abductions, or voluntary absence. Prompt reporting to law enforcement is crucial to increase the chances of safely locating a missing person.

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Infographic showing various Missing Person job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,066 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Online/Oncall (25380)

Northern Rivers

Schenectady, NY • On-site

$28/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

As an Online/Oncall, you will ensure the security of campus and community residential locations, including working with staff, maintaining communication with resident's family and guardians, and overseeing resident transportation needs. You will report to the Online/Oncall supervisor and you will work on-site.
Responsibilities:
  • Oversee and ensure implementation of all applicable emergency systems, agency policies, and program procedures.
  • Respond to crises within assigned Residential Program/locations. Ensure response follows agency policy and protocol appropriate to the situation, and ensure that the individual clients behavior management plan(s) are followed. Ensure any physical intervention is conducted following TCI standards. Ensure completion of all forms and appropriate documentation of every restraint.
  • Provide support to teams when asked for behavioral interventions and events. Will direct the team in absence of residential supervisor and will be a source of training , supporting and modeling for other staff.
  • Ensure the security of campus and community locations, responding to any security concerns. Conduct random checks of assigned locations to ensure safety of residents.
  • Be the primary person in charge of calling the police for any resident considered missing, completing or ensuring completion of the Missing Person Report form and canceling Missing Person Reports upon a residents return.
  • Ensure contacts have been made with the residents family and guardian for all significant incidents.
  • Maintain regular entries in the Online/On call log regarding all significant events that occur, and provide the leadership with specific additional information as. Ensure completion of documentation for all significant incidents.
  • Ensure significant incidents are called into the Justice Center as applicable.
  • Serve as the central person in charge of off campus trips. Approve and log all off-campus trips and assure such trips have proper staff coverage.
  • Oversee and transport clients for medical, mental health, and other essential needs.
  • Check and assure that all visitors have prior approval to be on the grounds.
  • Be available to hear and document any neighbor concerns.

Requirements and Education:
  • Requires an Associate's degree plus three years of experience, Bachelor's degree preferred, OR HS plus at least five years of experience required.
  • Drivers license is required.
  • Must be able to pass the required physical.
  • Must be able to complete and pass TCI training.

Benefits
  • Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401 (K) plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Loan repayment assistance
  • Free training/CEU opportunities
About Northern Rivers
At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work.

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