Juvenile Detention Officer

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Position Title: Juvenile Detention Officer

Department: Juvenile Detention Center

Salary: $21.25 - $23.42/hr

Pay Grade: 09

Workday &

Hours:

40 hours a week, 10 hour days (Day & Night shifts)

Benefits Eligibility: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, EAP Program, Retirement APERS, Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System

• Vacation
• Sick time
• Holiday time

Job Summary: The Juvenile Detention Officer is responsible for the daily operation of the detention center. Juvenile Detention Officers provide a safe, secure, and caring environment for up to 36 juveniles ages 10-18. They will work a scheduled shift and be on-call as needed to accommodate officer(s) sick calls and facility emergencies.

Job Description: The role involves managing the daily activities and safety protocols within the juvenile detention facility, supervising detainees, handling emergencies, and maintaining a secure environment.

• Pass a criminal background check and obtain, if required, federal security clearances.
• Pass pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing.
• Passing a drug screening and a physical examination.
• Must be physically capable of performing duties essential to the position.
• Ability to work scheduled shifts, including day and night, and to be on call as needed.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Washington County is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.