Detention Specialist (Juvenile - Full-time)

Churchill County • Fallon, NV

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Work where you live! Contribute to your community. Have stable employment with 100% employer-paid retirement and great benefits! If you have a teachable spirit... if you possess a "can-do" attitude... if you're flexible and willing to work all shifts (not just days)... if you get along well with others... if you want to make a difference... consider applying for a career as a Juvenile Detention Specialist for Churchill County. Churchill County is currently recruiting for the full-time, regular position of Detention Specialist in the Churchill County Juvenile Justice Center. As a full-time, regular position, the person hired would be enrolled in the Nevada PERS retirement system. In addition to the salary paid, the county contributes an additional 36.75% into PERS on the employee's behalf (value of $9.19/hour or $19,000 annually). In addition, the employee will not contribute to Social Security, resulting in an additional 6% in take-home pay (an equivalent of $1.50/hour or $3,100 annually). The county also pays 100% for employee-only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $6.49/hour or $13,500 annually). An employee in this position will also receive full accruals of vacation leave (8 hours per month) and sick leave (10 hours per month), in addition to 8 hours for pay for 12 paid holidays. The person in this position provides temporary care, custody, and control of juveniles; monitors the safety and security of juveniles housed in a correctional residential facility; monitors the safety and security of the facility; and performs food preparation and custodial duties. Some aspects of the job include frequent interaction with and oversight over the youth; other duties of the position involve day-to-day operations of the facility (meal preparation, housekeeping, etc.). This detention facility is a 24-hour, seven-day per week operation, which means employees must be willing to work all shifts (days, swings, graveyard) and on weekends and holidays. If you are not willing and able to work ALL shifts and on weekends and holidays, do not apply for this position. It is common to work overtime on a semi-regular basis. Also, the entire campus (including the outdoor areas) is a tobacco-free campus and employees are not able to leave the campus during their work shift. Employees will not be allowed "smoke or tobacco breaks" for the duration of their work shift, nor may they use tobacco on campus. This position is considered a department safety-sensitive position which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Anyone selected for this position must be able to successfully pass the pre-employment drug test. Applicants must also pass a thorough background investigation. If you are interested in this challenging position and want to be part of our team at the Juvenile Justice Center, please submit your application online at www.churchillcounty.org/careers . Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on August 2, 2026.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED; AND one (1) year of experience with at-risk youth; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age at date of employment.
• Knowledge of: Safety and security practices related to a detention facility.
• Knowledge of: Proper cleaning methods and the safe usage of cleaning materials, disinfectants, custodial tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of: Use and minor maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in custodial work.
• Knowledge of: Techniques for dealing with juveniles from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, including basic crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of: Techniques of detainee control and defensive tasks.
• Knowledge of: First Aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of: Standard office practices and procedures, including records management.
• Knowledge of: Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
• Knowledge of: Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
• Skill in: Safely using hand tools and power equipment related to the work.
• Skill in: Working under pressure, exercise good judgment and make sound and timely decisions in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Skill in: Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
• Skill in: Monitoring and maintaining the safety and security of juveniles and detention facilities.
• Skill in: Exercising appropriate restraint of juveniles, physically and mechanically.
• Skill in: Accurately observing and recording juvenile behavior, including depression, drug and/or alcohol abuse.
• Skill in: Preparing and maintaining accurate records of work performed and incidents.
• Skill in: Effectively listening to, communicating with, and eliciting information from upset, emotional and irate individuals.
• Skill in: Dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Skill in: Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Nevada driver's license.
• JIREH certification within three (3) months of date of employment.
• First Aid and CPR within three (3) months of date of employment.
• Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment; strength and agility to lift and carry up to 100 pounds and physically restrain detainees; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in Psychology, Counseling or a closely related field is desirable (but not required).
• Bilingual ability in Spanish and English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Personally and electronically monitors juveniles in residential facilities; patrols buildings and grounds.
• Conducts and records bed checks; reports unusual situations to Senior staff.
• Receives and gives procedural directions to incoming juveniles; prepares space and supplies for juveniles.
• Observes and reports unusual or inappropriate behavior and emergency situations to professional staff; ensures the safety and security of assigned juveniles; provides aid and calls for medical assistance.
• Oversees activities; physical fitness, counseling, phone calls, hygiene, meals, snacks, visits; informs supervisor of unusual events or operational needs.
• Release and prepares youth for transportation; escorts youth to various locations.
• Receives and directs persons entering property or facility for authorized purposes.
• Restrains juveniles, as needed, using approved physical and mechanical restraint methods.
• Completes forms, keeps records, maintains files and writes incident reports relating to the work performed.
• Drives a motor vehicle to transport juveniles to appointments and other facilities.
• Mentor youth by teaching appropriate behaviors and counseling one-on-one as appropriate and within facility guidelines and policies.
• May assist professional staff with direct supervision, intake procedures including strip searches.
• Performs housekeeping, laundry, and custodial duties.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid retirement (Nevada PERS)
• County contributes an additional 36.75% into PERS on the employee's behalf
• Employee will not contribute to Social Security (resulting in an additional 6% in take-home pay)
• County pays 100% for employee-only health insurance premiums
• Full accruals of vacation leave (8 hours per month)
• Full accruals of sick leave (10 hours per month)
• 8 hours for pay for 12 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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