Juvenile Detention Officer

Job Overview
Join our dedicated team as a Juvenile Detention Officer, where you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe, secure, and supportive environment for youth in detention. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives while ensuring facility security and compliance with OJA regulations. As a Juvenile Detention Officer, you'll be at the forefront of enforcing rules, managing conflicts, preparing nutritional meals, ensuring a clean and sanitary facility and providing essential supervision to promote rehabilitation and safety.

Current openings:

• Male Juvenile Detention Officer (2 openings)
• Male/female Part-Time Juvenile Detention Officer (3 openings)

Duties

• Supervise and monitor detained youth to ensure their safety and well-being at all times.
• Enforce facility rules and maintain order through effective conflict management techniques.
• Conduct regular security checks using surveillance systems to observe activity within the detention center as well as exterior perimiter.
• Respond promptly to emergencies by administering first aid or CPR when necessary, and coordinate with law enforcement, fire personnel and/or emergency medical services.
• Write detailed incident reports, detention logs, and activity documentation accurately and promptly.
• Facilitate communication between detained youth, staff, and external agencies to support positive behavior and compliance.
• Assist in implementing security protocols, including access control and perimeter checks, to prevent unauthorized entry or escapes.
• Willing to learn and use surveillance systems, conflict management strategies, report writing procedures, physical intervention techniques, crisis response techniques such as CPR and first aid, etc.
• The ability to handle stressful situations calmly while maintaining professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to de-escalate conflicts effectively.
• Experience working with youth or in juvenile justice settings is a plus but not mandatory. Join us in this rewarding role where your dedication ensures safety while supporting the growth and development of youth in our community!
• Must be willing and able to work any shift including days, nights, overnights, weekends, holidays, mandatory overtime as needed to maintain required minimum staffing levels.

To apply directly, submit your application here: https://form.jotform.com/251206069682155

This job posting is not intended to list all duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be assigned or required. Additional tasks may be added or modified as operational needs evolve. Listed benefits apply only to full-time employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• You must be at least 21 years of age to apply. Are you at least 21?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22