Lead Juvenile Detention Officer

Pinal County•Az 85132, AZ

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Join us in keeping detained youth safe, secure, and successful as they navigate the court process and return to the community. 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 position supports oversight of day-to-day operations of a shift within the facility.

Requirements

Minimum 21 years of age at time of hire
High school diploma or equivalent GED
Three (3) years of experience monitoring, mentoring and providing direct services to juveniles in a juvenile detention center, group care facility, criminal justice or educational environment
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying
Required to successfully complete a thorough background investigation
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, Food handlers certifications required within 90 days of hire
Will be required to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and some overtime, as scheduled.
Subject to immediate callout when an emergency occurs.
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 Assign and lead work; assist in enforcing applicable Federal, State, County and related laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures for the detention center.
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.
Assists supervisors in the successful implementation of court and detention division initiatives, programs, and activities.
Provides effective role modeling and mentoring to juveniles in the facility.
Assists in the training and monitoring of work activities for subordinate officers; may assist in the evaluation of Detention Officers by providing feedback to management on the work activities for subordinate officers.
Assesses effectiveness of work team's implementation of behavior management program and facilitates continuous improvement processes including staff training and program development.
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.
Performs other related duties as assigned.