What are the responsibilities and job description for the Juvenile Correctional Officer - Male Only - Full Time position at Reno County, Kansas?
Juvenile Correctional Officer - Male Only - Full Time
Reno County Mission: We serve the community through effective leadership and innovation to enhance the quality of life in Reno County.
Reno County Values: Professionalism, Ownership, Service, Integrity, Teamwork
Work where we have a strong team culture! County employees work together across departments to solve challenges and improve services. The supportive, team-oriented environment fosters innovation and pride in service.
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This position is designated male-only due to bona fide occupational qualifications under K.A.R. 28-4-353(e)(2), subsections (A) and (C).
Please complete a job application on our job portal at www.renocountyks.gov/Job-Openings.
Position Schedule: Monday- Thursday, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM and every other weekend.
Job Purpose and Objectives:
Provide a safe environment for the youth to learn socially acceptable behaviors. This is done through supervision of the youth and teaching new ways of dealing with situations and people. Provide physical, medical and emotional care to the youth while they are in the facility. Responsibilities will include maintaining proper supervision, interpersonal relations, and security.
Provide a safe environment for the youth to learn socially acceptable behaviors. This is done through supervision of the youth and teaching new ways of dealing with situations and people. Provide physical, medical and emotional care to the youth while they are in the facility. Responsibilities will include maintaining proper supervision, interpersonal relations, and security.
Position Requirements and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the complete job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Requirements:
Position Requirements:
- High school diploma or G.E.D., plus three (3) semester hours of college level study in adolescent development, psychology, or a related field or forty-five (45) hours in documented training in child care or child development or One (1) year of experience as a youth care worker or house parent in a facility serving youth of the same age.
- Employee is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all certification requirements relative to the position.
- Must be no less than 21 years of age and be able to meet, with or without reasonable accommodation, the physical requirements associated with the essential functions of this position.
Certifications / Licenses:
- Possess a valid Kansas driver's license.
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Compensation within the listed pay range is tailored to relatable and transferrable experience.
Salary : $19 - $25