Juvenile Detention Officer Entry - Juvenile Probation (Prescott)

Yavapai County Government•Prescott, AZ

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

Under close supervision, performs security work of routine difficulty in the supervision, care, and welfare of juveniles in a detention center or in the community. Upon successful completion of the Juvenile Detention Officer Academy, a one-year probationary period and passing a proficiency test, the Juvenile Detention Officer Entry will be eligible for promotion to Juvenile Detention Officer Journey.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No experience required.
All persons applying for employment with the Juvenile Court must possess integrity, honesty, dependability, accuracy, initiative, good judgement, and courtesy.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Must complete detention officer certification within one (1) year of hire.
Must complete defensive tactics and/or similar restraint training within one (1) year of hire.
Must complete an internal intensive training program within three (3) months of hire.
U.S. citizen or have legal resident status.
Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age.
Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal history check, psychological examination, urinalysis screening for illicit drugs, and driving records check through the Motor Vehicles Division.
May be required to successfully pass a polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, physical examination, and/or credit check.
Knowledge of principles and practices of juvenile probation services.
Knowledge of principles of human behavior.
Knowledge of criminal justice system and community resources.
Knowledge of search, transportation, and restraint procedures.
Knowledge of counseling and interviewing techniques.
Knowledge of mentorship and character development.
Knowledge of court proceedings.
Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
Knowledge of clerical office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of research techniques and report writing.
Knowledge of current Microsoft Office software.
Knowledge of filing and recordkeeping.
Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
Skill in organization and adherence to detail.
Skill in de-escalation and ability to develop rapport with detainees.
Ability to observe or monitor objects, data and/or behavior to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, nights, and graveyard.
Ability to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
Ability to keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
Ability to remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
Ability to handle confidential matters and maintain discretion.
Ability to work professionally and effectively with co-workers, clients, victims of crime, witnesses, and the public.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency in verbal de-escalation, physical restraints, and defensive techniques.
Ability to act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

Observes, controls, and supervises juvenile detainees’ activities.
Maintains the safety and physical security of the facility, personnel, and juvenile detainees.
Provides mentorship and develops the character and maturity of detained juveniles.
Responds to emergencies or stressful situations quickly, calmly, and decisively.
Processes juvenile detainee bookings and releases, maintains other detention records.
Maintains records and reports.
Testifies in court as needed.
Operation of a control room including use of visual observation, radios, and various software.
Operate a motor vehicle and transports juveniles to court and other court-ordered activities.
Performs searches on detained juveniles and their living quarters.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.