Juvenile Detention Officer

Pinal County•Az 85132, AZ

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the safety and well-being of juveniles referred to the Juvenile Court Detention Center by monitoring and maintaining a structured, safe, caring, healthy, and learning environment for juveniles. This role involves implementing and delivering programs to juveniles, providing effective role modeling and mentoring, observing and reporting on juvenile behaviors and facility security, processing new arrivals, escorting juveniles, and reacting to confrontations and emergency situations. The position also requires maintaining confidentiality and performing other related duties.

Requirements

19 years of age or older.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must submit to fingerprint and background examinations.
Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
CPR and Food handlers certifications required within 90 days of hire.
Knowledge of the purpose of juvenile detention, court and justice system environments.
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, County and related laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures for the detention center.
Knowledge of report preparation and record keeping as they pertain to court system.
Knowledge of adolescent behavior and supervision methods for juveniles.
Knowledge of security considerations and measures.
Ability to follow instructions, both verbal and written.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in court related matters.
Ability to observe behaviors and quickly analyze situations, detect problems and recall facts, respond to emergencies or stressful situation calmly, quickly, and decisively.
Ability to use a personal computer, electronic networks and other information and communications technologies.
Ability to prepare clear, concise reports to management.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to audiences of various social, cultural, ethnic , educational and economic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Implements and delivers programs to juveniles, supporting detention philosophy, goals and objectives.
Provides effective role modeling and mentoring to juveniles in the facility.
Observes the behaviors of juveniles and situations that occur, recalls facts and prepares written reports.
Monitors the detention facility to ensure a safe environment for both the juveniles and staff.
Observes and ensures security of the facility in accordance with applicable Federal, State, County and related laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures for the detention center; determines rule infractions, takes appropriate action, and reports violations and/or incidents.
Prepares incident reports, updates logs for daily activities, documents and/or reports pertinent incidents to supervision.
Processes new arrivals into detention facility.
Escorts juveniles to and from Superior Court courtrooms and throughout the facility, restrained or unrestrained; maintains appropriate level of safety and security during juvenile movement.
Drives a court vehicle to transport juveniles, as required.
Reacts to physical confrontations and emergency situations quickly and effectively using sanctioned techniques; takes appropriate actions to effectively de-escalate situations and applies mechanical restraints as necessary.
Performs physical searches such as pat-downs and strip searches in accordance with statutory requirements.
May testify at hearing or in court.
Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
Perform other related duties as required.