Detention Officer

$23.00/hr. + DOE

This is a continuous job posting and will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. The posting may close at any time without notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

This position is hiring only male or only female applicants as permitted by the Prison Elimination Act Juvenile Facility Standards and IDAPA regulations.

Female only day shift: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM. The Juvenile Detention Center is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This position requires availability to work weekends, nights, and holidays.

Ada County is a great place to work! We have over 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community’s quality of life. Our Juvenile Services team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that increases your base salary by approximately 40%, including:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Participation in one of the nation’s best state retirement systems, with 13.98% employer contribution
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match, plus a 401(k)
• Paid parental leave, life insurance, and robust wellness programs
• Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing

Inspiring hope for the future

• Caring – We care about the work we do, the individuals we serve and the people we work with.
• Authentic – We value our individual strengths and unique passions, and we play to the strengths of others.
• Positive – We look for the good and we bring energy and enthusiasm to our work.
• Present – We choose to be here, and we listen actively and with respect.

Learn more about Ada County Juvenile Services by visiting their website.

An updated resume and cover letter must be attached with your application.

Supervises delinquent youth in a secure facility. Security and safety of residents and staff is a primary consideration. Meeting individual and group needs of residents through counseling, training, education, and a wide variety of programming.

The Detention Officer I will be closely supervised by a POST certified staff member.

• Supervises the activities of the Juvenile Center's residents;
• Maintains safety of the unit and assures that security procedures are followed;
• Makes regular security checks on rooms and facility and disciplines juveniles for rule infractions;
• Handles intake and release functions when admitting or releasing juveniles from the facility;
• Prepares a file on each juvenile admitted to the facility, and maintains a written record of activities;
• Observes and records behavior including eating habits and resident hygiene, assists in physically controlling disturbed juveniles and responds to emergency situations;
• Assists youth in cultivating appropriate social, behavioral, and interpersonal skills and attitudes useful in community living adjustments;
• Provides supportive encouragement and guidance to youth on a personal basis, either in one-to-one or small group situations, and gives instruction, advice and assistance on personal problems;
• Escorts medical staff to disperse medications to the residents, assists medical staff if necessary;
• Assists in monitoring the control room, which includes controlling electric doors, monitoring telephones, keeping log books and directing visitors;
• Responsible for handling emergency situations without immediate backup;
• Responsible for handling minor medical issues and providing first aid and CPR when necessary;
• Completes reports such as incident reports, child protection reports, and special reports;
• Responsible for determining resident program level and assigning residents to program units; and
• Responds to inquiries within scope of knowledge or transfers inquiries to the shift supervisor.

• Takes photographs and fingerprints;
• Transports residents to hospital and court;
• Performs related functions as required.

• High School diploma or…