Detention Education Specialist

Mohave County • Kingman, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, undertakes and performs a variety of tasks associated with the school Registrar, National School Lunch Program, Arizona Department of Education management, and related education services to juveniles enrolled in the Gloria Dusek Compass School located in the Mohave County Juvenile Detention Center. Successful applicants must also undergo and successfully complete a criminal history/background investigation (felony and misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending upon the number, severity, and recency). Offers of employment are conditioned upon the candidate’s successful completion of a psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, and pre-employment drug/alcohol screen.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED
• Three (3) years of experience working with youth in an educational setting or related field
• Secretarial, clerical, customer service, or closely related experience, preferably relating to experience in Arizona schools and grants management OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved
• Must complete annual training as required by the Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET).
• Must possess a valid State of Arizona Driver’s License at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
• Must remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Must obtain first aid/CPR certification within sixty (60) days of employment and must maintain.
• Provide an acceptable driving history at no cost to the county.
• Employees are subject to immediate callout when an emergency, disaster, or breach of homeland security occurs.
• Employees shall be available, unless excused, to ensure the court is adequately staffed during and immediately following natural and/or manmade disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and acts of terrorism.
• This may require assisting other employees in the work unit in accomplishing assignments as necessary, and the working of unusual, long hours over an extended period of time with infrequent breaks or rest periods.
• An employee who is working with an accommodation must meet with their supervisor and division head to discuss their requirement for response.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment character and fitness background investigation, including but not limited to: fingerprinting and criminal history records check, Department of Child Safety (DCS) Central Registry check, (MVD) driving records check, psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, and submit to and pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks associated with the school Registrar.
• Manage the National School Lunch Program.
• Handle Arizona Department of Education management.
• Provide related education services to juveniles enrolled in the Gloria Dusek Compass School located in the Mohave County Juvenile Detention Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED