Juvenile Detention Officer Ft

2 weeks ago


Muskegon, United States Muskegon County, MI Full time

**$1000 Sign-On Bonus. The first $500 to be paid out with a satisfactory mid-performance evaluation (3 months) and another $500 to be paid out at the successful completion of the 6 month probationary period.**

A Juvenile Detention Officer (JDO) provides direct care to juveniles detained in the Muskegon County Juvenile Detention Center (MCJDC). JDO’s provide facility security through ongoing supervision of juveniles. An employee in this class instructs and supervises juveniles in vocational, academic, recreational, and daily personal hygiene activities and maintains accurate records of juvenile behavior.

**Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications**:
1. Have completed thirty (30) semester hours of college-level course work from an accredited college or university (or equivalent quarter hours); preferably in one of the following disciplines Criminal Justice, Human Service, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Child Development, Corrections, or related field; **OR**
Have a High School Diploma/GED **AND **a minimum of 2 years demonstrated work experience in a juvenile facility, Child Caring Institution (CCI) or other Department of Child Welfare Licensed facility or a minimum of 2 years demonstrated work experience with youth ages 10 - 18 years old.

2. Possess a valid Michigan Driver's License.

**Physical Conditions / Work Location**:
**PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES**

Employees in this class should be in good physical condition to withstand physical and verbal confrontation with youth and may be required to move or lift youth weighing in excess of one-hundred (100) pounds.

**ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS**
- Employees in this class generally work inside and outdoors at the Muskegon County Juvenile Detention Center.

**Additional Information**:
**EVALUATION CONTENT**

**APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE**

**PURPOSE



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