Detention Officer

Job Details

Job Location:

Juvenile Detention Home - Edwardsville, IL 62025

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $25.46 - $25.46 Hourly

Job Shift: Rotating

Job Category: AFSCM

• Shall be familiar with all statutory provisions regarding the operation of detention facilities.
• Shall provide supervision, guidance, care and secure custody consistent with Departmental policy and procedure, while promoting the philosophy and direction of the department.
• Shall incorporate Evidence-Based Practices with regard to interactions with detainees.
• Shall demonstrate an understanding of the stages of adolescent development, transitional disorders, mental illness, and other issues that may affect detainee behavior.
• Shall strive to attain constructive, professional relationships with all detainees by developing trust and mutual respect, and by learning the interests, abilities and problems of the youth.
• Shall maintain direct involvement with youth by being present on the detention floor.
• Shall encourage appropriate behavior of detainees through positive verbal communication.
• Shall intervene in the event of an infraction of established rules and regulations.
• In crisis situations, shall respond accordingly using the least physical force necessary and re-establishes direct contact with the youth upon stabilization of the situation.
• Shall maintain safety and security by having constant visual contact, proper positioning during activities or movement, and conducting random room searches.
• Shall maintain safe and secure transport of juveniles as directed.
• Shall make complete, accurate written entries in all records, reports and logs.
• Shall assist in the creation, design and implementation of a variety of programs, presentations and events aimed at promoting positive change and deterring negative behavior in young people.
• Shall attend and participate in youth staffings, staff meetings, and/or training programs as assigned by the Superintendent.
• Shall demonstrate support for fellow employees in the course of the performance of the job.
• Shall 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.
• Shall demonstrate proficiency at utilization of the automation systems.
• Shall work closely with other units of the Department or outside programs to support the successful completion of probation by detainees.
• Shall perform such other duties as assigned by the Director of Probation and Court Services, the designated Superintendent, the designated Chief Managing Officer or other designated managers.

Minimum 4 year degree from an accredited college, with major course of study in criminal justice, human services or related field.

Completed a minimum of 40 hours of training; however, the 40 hours of training may be completed within one year following the persons appointment to the Probation and Court Services Department.

• Due to department structure and programming, individual must maintain flexibility in assignment location and scheduled hours of work.
• Must possess the ability to successfully complete a physical ability component, toxicology screening and psychological evaluation.
• Must be a citizen of the United States. Must be a resident of the county in which he/she is employed. Must be generally qualified as provided by law or rule of court.
• Must have devotion to principles of public service, capacity to learn by experience, fundamental capacity for and interest in the welfare of human being; good character and balanced personality; ability to work with individuals and groups.
• Possession of a valid Illinois Drivers…