Juvenile Detention Officer - Juvenile Courts (0826)

Coconino County • Flagstaff, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, performs work of routine to complex difficulty providing for the security, daily care, and welfare of detainees in the Juvenile Detention facility. This role involves mentoring, supervising, and directing detained youth, performing searches for contraband, conducting security checks, and maintaining the overall security of the facility. The position also requires coordinating and controlling the movement and activities of detained youth, de-escalating situations, providing crisis intervention, and assisting in escorting or transporting youth. Additionally, the role includes maintaining youth social files, writing reports, and entering data into the Juvenile On-line Tracking System (JOLTS). Post-academy pay starts at $22.66 for a Trainee and $24.27 for a Juvenile Detention Officer. This position requires the ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. (for Trainee)
• Associate degree in a related field; OR one year experience working with juveniles in a residential setting; OR six months experience as a Juvenile Detention Officer Trainee with Coconino County OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field; OR two years working with juveniles in a residential setting; OR six months experience as a Juvenile Detention Officer with Coconino County OR any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (for Officer)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must submit to background check prior to hire
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification within the first 3 months on the job
• Forty hours of orientation training is required within the first month on the job
• Must successfully complete an additional sixteen hours of COJET-certified training each year thereafter
• Must have a valid driver’s license; if hired from out of state, must obtain an Arizona driver's license within 30 calendar days of hire and maintain it throughout employment
• Final job offer will be contingent upon a satisfactory 5-year Arizona Motor Vehicle Report
• Working knowledge of practices and procedures of a juvenile detention facility
• Working knowledge of juvenile court proceedings
• Working knowledge of standard housekeeping practices
• Working knowledge of human behavior and various social, economic and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to deal impartially with individuals of various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to work rotating shifts
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work safely and support the culture of workplace safety

Nice To Haves

• AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Mentors, supervises, and directs detained youth
• Performs searches for contraband
• Conducts security checks, room checks, and maintains security of the juvenile detention facility
• Coordinates and controls the movement and activities of detained youth
• Deescalates, disciplines, and physically restrains detainees as needed
• Provides crisis intervention
• Assists in escorting or transporting youth
• Performs kitchen duties (may include preparing and serving meals, dishwashing, and cleaning)
• Performs housekeeping duties (may include detention laundry, housekeeping, and routine maintenance)
• Maintains youth social files, writes reports, and enters timely and accurate data into Juvenile On-line Tracking System (JOLTS)
• Distributes medications
• Completes intake and release procedures
• Creates and implements youth programs
• Conducts orientation with juveniles
• Facilitates communication between youth and parents, social agencies, and/or service providers
• May act as shift lead
• Receives and inventories supplies from vendors
• Organizes and manages programs, visitors, support personnel, and volunteers within the facility

Benefits

• Hiring pay depends on qualifications
• Post Academy Pay: Juvenile Detention Officer Trainee - $22.66
• Post Academy Pay: Juvenile Detention Officer - $24.27
• This position is non-exempt from overtime.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree