Juvenile Detention Officer

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team at the Juvenile Court Detention Center. The role involves implementing and delivering programs to juveniles, ensuring a safe and secure environment, and providing support to juveniles in need.

Responsibilities

• Implements and delivers programs to juveniles, supporting detention philosophy, goals and objectives.
• Provides effective role modeling and mentoring to juveniles in the facility.
• Observes the behaviors of juveniles and situations that occur, recalls facts and prepares written reports.
• Makes sure the detention facility is safe for both juveniles and staff.
• Monitors the detention facility to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Processes new arrivals into the detention facility.
• Escorts juveniles to and from Superior Court courtrooms and throughout the facility, restrained or unrestrained.
• Drives a court vehicle to transport juveniles, as required.
• Responds to physical confrontations and emergency situations quickly and effectively.
• Performs physical searches such as pat-downs and strip searches in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must submit to fingerprint and background examinations.
• A valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the purpose of juvenile detention, court and justice system environments.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, County and related laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures for the detention center.
• Knowledge of report preparation and record keeping as they pertain to court system.
• Knowledge of adolescent behavior and supervision methods for juveniles.
• Knowledge of security considerations and measures.
• Ability to follow instructions, both verbal and written.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in court related matters.
• Ability to observe behaviors and quickly analyze situations, detect problems and recall facts, respond to emergencies or stressful situation calmly, quickly, and decisively.
• Ability to use a personal computer, electronic networks and other information and communications technologies.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports to management.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to audiences of various social, cultural, ethnic, educational and economic backgrounds.

Skills

• Knowledge of the purpose of juvenile detention, court and justice system environments.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, County and related laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures for the detention center.
• Knowledge of report preparation and record keeping as they pertain to court system.
• Knowledge of adolescent behavior and supervision methods for juveniles.
• Knowledge of security considerations and measures.
• Ability to follow instructions, both verbal and written.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in court related matters.
• Ability to observe behaviors and quickly analyze situations, detect problems and recall facts, respond to emergencies or stressful situation calmly, quickly, and decisively.
• Ability to use a personal computer, electronic networks and other information and communications technologies.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports to management.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to audiences of various social, cultural, ethnic, educational and economic backgrounds.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Retirement plans with generous employer contributions.
• Top tier affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Comprehensive wellness program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Alternative work schedules.
• Telehealth.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Pay

The hiring salary range for this position is $48,416.50 - $65,974.00, based upon your direct experience and background. The full range is $48,416.50 - $65,974.00.

Schedule

The Youth Justice Center operates 24/7. This position may require irregular shifts, including rotating days off, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory compensatory time when there is a staff shortage and staff/youth ratios must be maintained.