Juvenile Detention Officer III

Pima County

1d • $25 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Supervises individual officers and work teams in a secured facility for juveniles. Builds a competent and motivated team of skilled detention officers to engage youth with the intent to develop positive therapeutic working relationships, teach life skills of accountability, structured living, relapse prevention, and self-sufficiency. Implements detention and court policies, procedures, and division practices. This leadership role combines team development, operational oversight, and youth engagement to support positive outcomes and strengthen the mission of the Court.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D certificate and three years of work experience as a juvenile detention officer.
• Any other combination of experience and education approved by the hiring authority.
• Must have, or will be, required to successfully pass juvenile detention officer post-offer background check requirements as governed by the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration (ACJA) § 6-106 and ACJA § 6-311 (Detention Operations), operating under the statutory authority of A.R.S. § 8-203.
• Statutory background check processing for these positions is also cross-authorized by A.R.S. § 41-1750.
• The juvenile detention officer post-offer background check process includes: Fingerprint & Criminal History, Motor Vehicle Record (MVD), Department of Child Safety (DCS) check, Drug Screening, Psychological & Physical Evaluations, and Health Testing (TB screening).
• Must have strong organizational skills, time management skills, and ability to implement policies and procedures as they pertain to the legal rights of minors in a detention setting.
• Must have the ability to observe behaviors and situations and recall facts, analyze situations and information, using sound judgment to make decisions, draw conclusions, and determine appropriate courses of action.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and work successfully with a large variety of court employees, socially and culturally diverse youths, and persons in the general public.
• Must have knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of juvenile detention, adolescent development, and court operations.
• Must have knowledge of the principles and practices of effective employee supervision.
• Must have knowledge of desktop computers and competency in programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, and email.
• Must have knowledge of detention emergency protocols and security systems.
• Must have strong team-building skills and the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s license at the time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a lead position, instructing staff with an emphasis on mentoring and role modeling.
• Experience providing special programming for detained youth.
• Experience working on a team and collaborating with others.
• Experience working independently or unsupervised.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Provides daily supervision to multiple detention officer work teams.
• Develops staff competency through training and role modeling and coordinates the effective implementation of detention operations and the delivery of detention programs.
• Builds cohesive and effective teamwork to accomplish detention objectives and the mission of the court.
• Coordinates the implementation of various training to officers to increase their abilities to perform job duties in a proficient manner.
• Provides effective mentoring and role modeling to officers.
• Performs detention duties including intake, visitations, required medical attention, escorts to court, responding to youth or staff in living units, or any forms of special services.
• Builds collaborative relationships with colleagues, administrators, staff and other court employees.
• Implements division programs and initiatives.
• Reviews and/or conducts quality audits of detention officer documentation, such as detention file uniformity, Building on Successful Self (B.O.S.S.) packets, incident reports, shift reports, pass-ons, grievances, and disciplinary consequences for youth behavior.
• Conducts performance evaluations, applies the progressive disciplinary procedures, coaches and trains officers, and conducts incident inquiries and investigations on rule infractions and misconduct.
• Develops positive working relationships with youth by engaging in supervised program activities.
• Ensures that officers have knowledge of safe working habits and maintain the standards and safe practices of working with youth in a healthy and effective learning environment.
• Identifies youth with special needs and initiates the actions necessary to develop the appropriate services and/or support needed to modify and monitor the minor’s behavior.
• Facilitates the implementation of special programming and specialized plans to address individual needs of detained youth.
• Serves as a member of the Detention Division Leadership Team, collaborates with other supervisors and division administrators for the identification and successful achievement of Division and Court Center goals, objectives, and initiatives.
• Reviews incident reports and shift reports; reviews and authorizes appropriate action for youth behavior; ensures security for the area in accordance with unit procedures and institutional practices.
• Responds effectively to emergency situations.
• Maintains shift schedules and ensures adequate staffing to meet operational guidelines, and planned activities.
• May testify and/or provide the court with facts and information relevant to detainees and incidences in detention.
• Remains current with security systems, emergency protocols, safety awareness issues, defensive tactic skills, detention procedural changes, and regulations governing the detention of youths.
• When necessary, may assume some responsibilities on behalf of other detention supervisors and deploys staff to cover functions or areas of the division as necessary.
• Performs related duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP)
• 15 paid vacation days
• 12 holidays
• 15 days of sick leave
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
• Employer-paid Short-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement $5,250 per year
• Health Wellness discount program
• Mental and Behavioral Health Benefits
• Paid Training with Advancement Opportunities
• Free access to Court Gym
• Competitive salaries
• Generous health insurance coverage
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous family leave policy
• Wellness programs
• Opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

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