Juvenile Detention Officer Entry Position

2 days ago


Prescott, Arizona, United States Yavapai County Full time
About the Position:

Job Summary:

This is a part-time position (24 hours per week) with Yavapai County.

Under close supervision, performs security work of routine difficulty in the supervision, care, and welfare of juveniles in a detention center or in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Observes, controls, and supervises juvenile detainees' activities.
  • Maintains the safety and physical security of the facility, personnel, and juvenile detainees.
  • Provides mentorship and develops the character and maturity of detained juveniles.
  • Responds to emergencies or stressful situations quickly, calmly, and decisively.
  • Processes juvenile detainee bookings and releases, maintains other detention records.
  • Maintains records and reports.
  • Testifies in court as needed.
  • Operates a control room including use of visual observation, radios, and various software.
  • Operates a motor vehicle and transports juveniles to court and other court-ordered activities.
  • Performs searches on detained juveniles and their living quarters.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • A minimum of six (6) months of relevant experience in working with youth/young adults or in corrections and/or security settings.
  • All persons applying for employment with Yavapai County must possess integrity, honesty, dependability, accuracy, initiative, good judgment, and courtesy.
  • Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
  • Must complete detention officer certification within one (1) year of hire.
  • Must complete defensive tactics and/or similar restraint training within one (1) year of hire.
  • Must complete an internal intensive training program within three (3) months of hire.
  • U.S. citizen or have legal resident status.
  • Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age.
  • Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal history check, psychological examination, urinalysis screening for illicit drugs, and driving records check through the Motor Vehicles Division.

Preferred Skills:

  • Knowledge of principles and practices of juvenile probation services.
  • Knowledge of principles of human behavior.
  • Knowledge of criminal justice system and community resources.
  • Knowledge of search, transportation, and restraint procedures.
  • Knowledge of counseling and interviewing techniques.
  • Knowledge of mentorship and character development.
  • Knowledge of court proceedings.
  • Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
  • Knowledge of clerical office practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of research techniques and report writing.
  • Knowledge of current Microsoft Office software.
  • Knowledge of filing and recordkeeping.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effectively in-person, telephonically and via radio. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to occasionally lift and carry items up to 50 pounds. Physical ability in the following is required: 1) Forcefully raise arms above head, 2) Perform minor aerobic activity, 3) Stand for up to 2 hours at a time, 4) Engage in balanced movements, 5) Forceful extension of the arms, 6) Ability to bend and fully extend legs. 7) Be able to sustain long periods of bending at the waist and kneeling (application/use of mechanical and physical restraint devices).



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