Juvenile Detention Officer

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

7d • $27 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

$3,000.00 Sign-On Bonus! The Juvenile Detention Officer operates under the belief that all youth and families have the capacity for change while striving to provide a safe and secure environment in an institutional setting. Successful Juvenile Detention Officers have integrity and use teamwork and critical thinking to teach skills and encourage youth offenders toward positive change while promoting accountability, responsibility, and positive values. To view our informational video about the position, Click here ! Day, evening, and night shift work is required on a regular and rotating basis and you must be available to work holidays and weekends. Applicants will work five (5) eight-hour shifts and will be hired for the 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. shift or the 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. shift, subject to staffing needs and availability. Assignments are at the Durango Detention Center located at 3131 W Durango, Phoenix, Arizona 85009. All Candidates will be required to complete a Candidate Assessment Day as part of the hiring process. The Assessment Day will be from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and consist of a tour of the detention facility and operations, screening assessments, and an interview. Please check your availability to attend prior to applying. Next Candidate Assessment Dates: Wednesday, January 7th Monday, January 12th Wednesday, January 14th To view our informational job page, Click here! About the Juvenile Probation Department: The Juvenile Probation Department of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing innovative and efficient juvenile justice services grounded in evidenced-based practices and research. These services improve the safety of our community, hold youth accountable through developmentally appropriate orientation, and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. Join our Juvenile Probation Department in its mission to promote public safety through positive change as we connect youth to the community and provide opportunities that are delivered with fairness, dignity and respect.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age by the time they complete the detention academy
• Candidates will be required to successfully complete a background/reference check, polygraph, and pre-employment psychological evaluation prior to hire
• Positions in Detention are subject to Tuberculosis (TB) testing.
• All offers of employment are subject to the successful completion of new employee processing and a negative TB result prior to the start date
• Knowledge of: Effective time management and organization techniques
• Principles of positive youth development and engagement
• Skill in: Critical analysis of individuals and situations to problem solve and make sound decisions
• Seeing and paying attention to details
• Demonstrating a rational and objective demeanor when faced with stressful or emotional situations, and acting objectively rather than impulsively or emotionally
• Balancing and defusing tensions and stresses
• Ability to: Apply principles and methods of correctional casework
• Follow department policies, procedures, and protocols
• Demonstrate a positive, open, and objective attitude towards others
• Demonstrate flexibility by readily modifying, responding to, and integrating change with minimal personal resistance
• Engage others in a constructive two-way conversation, to demonstrate patience, tact, courtesy, empathy, and tolerance
• Appropriately engage in, establish, and maintain relationships with diverse populations of co-workers and detained youth
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing in English

Responsibilities

• Supervises all juveniles in a fair and respectful manner regardless of admission reason
• Maintains order and safety through positive engagement, rapport building, and crisis de-escalation techniques
• Restores and maintains security, order, and schedules of activities; takes appropriate corrective and disciplinary actions
• Determines and applies approved restraint techniques to control and mitigate disturbances
• Knows and adheres to all department policies and standard operating procedures and instructs juveniles on rules, procedures, and expectations
• Performs crisis intervention functions to include counseling, suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior, and takes appropriate actions
• Searches people, clothing, mail items, and objects capable of concealing contraband; searches buildings and large outdoor areas; inspects juveniles with reasonable suspicion; confiscates and properly logs and disposes of contraband
• Transfers and transports youth on foot, in vehicles, or other forms of transportation
• Maintains the safety and security of detained youth in all areas of the detention facility, on the facility grounds, and when escorting youth outside of the secured detention facility
• Develops, presents, and engages youth in meaningful transitional programming to provide skill development
• Establishes, monitors, and maintains detailed case files, ensuring accurate and complete documentation of juvenile’s behaviors, attitudes, and actions; prepares thorough and detailed reports and maintains records as necessary
• Develops and maintains effective and appropriate professional relationships with youth, co-workers, treatment team members, and outside agencies
• Controls access to and from the facility; conducts visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of time; operates and monitors surveillance and electronic security equipment as assigned
• Performs, as needed, basic first aid procedures, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Assists, as needed, in courtroom sessions

Benefits

• We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays!
• We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives.
• Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance.
• Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees