(Hot Jobs) JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER

General Information

This is detention work overseeing the safety, security, daily schedule, and activities of juveniles in the Strickland Youth Center.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualification Requirements:
• Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, preferably supplemented by college level coursework and experience or training in corrections or dealing with juveniles.
• Special Requirement:
• Must be certified (or obtain certification within the first six months of employment) in American Red Cross First Aid, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, Automated External Defibrillator, and restraint techniques adopted by SYC in accordance with licensing requirements of the Alabama State Department of Youth Services and the American Correctional Association Standards for Juvenile Detention Facilities and recertified annually thereafter. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence.

Description

For details, please see Class Specifications | JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com)

Important Information

• All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, “email” should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only.
• Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting.
• Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.
• If needed, computers and scanners are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL.
• Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays.
• Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.
• A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-470-7727.

The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions.

• Benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies include:
• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retail plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs

Application Questions

• Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types: Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary?
• Do you possess a valid driver's license?
• Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.
• Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have working in a detention center or correctional facility as a Detention/Corrections Officer and/or experience you have working as a sworn law enforcement officer.
• Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have working as a mental health worker, social worker, behavioral aide, or experience working in any secure facility serving mental health patients or residents of a detention facility.
• Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have working with youth (e.g. teacher, coach, youth minister, etc.).
• Provide complete and detailed information regarding any experience you have working in a detention center or correctional facility, or any experience you have in social work, mental health, or law enforcement. In your response, include the name of the employer(s) where these duties were performed, dates of employment (month/year), and the number of hours worked per week. If you do not have any such experience, enter "None."
• Have you been terminated from the position of Juvenile Detention Officer at the Strickland Youth Center in the past year?
• Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your status as a veteran of the United States Armed Forces. To be considered a disabled veteran, one must have 10% or more disability percentage, according to the U.S. Veterans Administration.
• Please provide details regarding your/your spouse's Veteran's status. In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service. If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below.
• Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?