Juvenile Corrections Officer

Corrections Officer

The Corrections Officer is appointed by the Director of Court Services and Probation with the approval of the Chief Circuit Judge and has a Shift Supervisor or Acting Shift Supervisor as his/her immediate supervisor. At the discretion of the Director the appointee will serve a six month probationary period.

• Be available to assume and discharge the traditional duties or responsibilities of a detention officer as determined by management.
• Provide supervision, guidance, care, and secure custody for youth held in detention.
• Strive to attain constructive relationships with all residents by developing trust and mutual respect, and by learning the interests, abilities, and problems of the youth.
• Maintain direct involvement with youth by being present on the detention floor.
• Encourage appropriate behavior of residents through positive verbal communication.
• Intervene in the event of an infraction of established rules and regulation.
• In crisis situations, respond accordingly using the least physical force necessary and re-establish direct contact with the youth upon stabilization of the situation.
• Maintain security by having constant visual contact and random room searches.
• Maintain safe and secure transport of juveniles as directed.
• Maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
• Attend and participate in youth staffing, staff meetings, and/or training programs as assigned by the Superintendent.
• Demonstrate support for fellow employees in the course of the performance of the job.
• Maintain ability to work without supervision, but also possess ability to take direction or supervision and utilize a team approach to working with residents, detention officers, and other probation and court services personnel.

• Obtain a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Be certified eligible for hire by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts.
• Have no prior felony convictions and suspended felony imposition cases.
• Be a resident of St. Clair County within six months of appointment, a U.S. citizen, and resident of Illinois within 90 days of appointment.
• Must be 21 years of age or upwards.
• Possess strong time management and organization skills.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• No prior felony convictions or suspended imposition of sentence.