Juvenile Corrections Officer

Douglas County is accepting applicants for a three-month pool (November 6, 2025 – February 6, 2026) of Juvenile Corrections Officers. The Juvenile Corrections Officer is responsible for assuring that offenders at Douglas County Juvenile Detention Center are provided oversight and structure through the supervision of their daily routine. Staff model behavior for the offenders to increase their accountability, competency development, and reintegration techniques.

Duties include supervising residents, conducting safety and security inspections, providing access to healthcare facilities, and facilitating housing, feeding, bedding, and well-being activities. This position maintains security of the facility through resident counts, searches, inspections, and building security systems; books in juveniles using Jail Management Software system; and ensures communication between shifts, teachers, supervisors, and administration. Juvenile Corrections Officers must maintain accurate records about the residents and the facilities and remain alert and attentive at all times.

Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one. Required qualifications include a minimum of 3 hours of college coursework, a high school diploma or G.E.D., and basic computer skills. Preference will be given to applicants with human services experience. Compliance with shift work is mandatory.

Douglas County is dedicated to eliminating racial inequities. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with diverse co-workers, community members, and customers.

Applications are accepted online only at dgcoks.gov/jobs. The applicant pool for this position will remain open until 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 6, 2026.

The minimum starting pay for this position is $27.99/hr with access to excellent benefits, including:

Insurance & Voluntary Benefits

· Health insurance (PPO and HRA options) with coverage beginning the first day of the month following the start date and various family/dependent coverage levels available

· Dental, vision, life, prescription, critical illness, pet, and many other voluntary insurance options

· Optional flex spending account, identity protection, legal assistance, and more

· Employee Assistance Program, discounted gym memberships, and an incentivized wellness program

Paid Time Off

· Accrual of 14 paid vacation and 15 paid sick days each calendar year with accrual beginning immediately

· Availability of 1 paid personal day and 10 paid holidays each calendar year

· Increases in vacation leave accrual over time

Retirement

· Automatic enrollment in KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement Systems)

· Optional 457 deferred compensation plans available

Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, or any other factor prohibited by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.99 - $41.98 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $42