Juvenile Detention Officer - Juvenile Courts (0826)

Nature of Work

Under supervision performs work of routine to complex difficulty providing for security, daily care and welfare of detainees in the Juvenile Detention facility; performs related work as assigned.

Please note: Hiring pay depends on qualifications. All Juvenile Detention Officers start at $22

Post Academy Pay:

Juvenile Detention Officer Trainee - $22.66

Juvenile Detention Officer - $24.27

Typical Duties

JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER TRAINEE

TYPICAL DUTIES: (Illustrative only)

• 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
• Kitchen duties (may include preparing and serving meals, dishwashing, and cleaning)
• 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).
• This position requires the ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
  
  

JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER

TYPICAL DUTIES: (Illustrative only)

• Performs the duties of a Juvenile Detention Officer Trainee
• Distributes medications
• Completes intake and release procedures
• Create and implement 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
• Advanced knowledge of detention standards
• May organize and manage programs, visitors, support personnel, and volunteers within the facility
• This position requires the ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
  
  

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: driving; standing and walking to supervise detainees; working with and around co-workers, juveniles and the public; dealing with interruptions; vision acuity near and far, hearing and speech for communicating with juveniles, staff and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER TRAINEE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or G.E.D.

JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree in 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 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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 21 years of age. Must submit to background check prior to hire. Persons convicted of a felony are not eligible for hire within the Juvenile Detention facility. 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.

This position is safety sensitive.

This position is non-exempt from overtime.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Working knowledge of:

• Practices and procedures of a juvenile detention facility
• Juvenile court proceedings
• Standard housekeeping practices
• Human behavior and various social, economic and cultural backgrounds
  
  

Ability To:

• Deal impartially with individuals of various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
• Work rotating shifts
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
  
  

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

Employee Benefits

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits

package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:

(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits).

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan
• Personal Day Purchase Program
• Vacation Sell Back Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• Long-Term Disability
• Corrections Officer Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-going Training Opportunities
• Free bus transportation/ EcoPass bus pass
  
  

Elective Coverage

• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tax-deferred investment program
• Accidental and Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability
  
  

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JC1: Those who will be considering you for employment with the Coconino County Juvenile Court and Probation Department will use this application for reference. An extensive background investigation of your personal history will be conducted. Applicants will be required to take a polygraph examination to confirm the information in this application and to determine other items of background information. Probation officer applicants will be required to take a psychological examination. The existence of any of the conditions listed in this application may result in rejection from the selection process. These areas will be explored during an extensive background investigation and polygraph examinations. If you have used dangerous drugs within the last 5 years, you will not be considered for this position. Please for additional information. Please confirm you have read, understand, and agree to the aforementioned conditions and criteria by checking the box.

• Agree
• Disagree
  
  

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JC2: Have you been dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Services?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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JC3: Are you a Non-U.S. citizen or not eligible for work in the United States?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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JC4: Are you younger than 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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JC5: Do you need accommodation in the application or testing process due to a disability?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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JC6: Have you used dangerous/illegal drugs in the last 5 years?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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JC7: Please use this area to explain your "YES" answers to any of the above questions.

• Required Question