Juvenile Detention Officer - Juvenile Court (0926)

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.

• 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.

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

• 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

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

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