Juvenile Detention Officer

Job Summary

Responsible for the safety and well‑being of juveniles referred to the Juvenile Court Detention Center by monitoring and maintaining a structured, safe, caring, healthy, and learning environment for juveniles.

The Superior Court in Pinal County values your experience. We review every candidate for a salary offer that is both equitable and applicable to the position range. Based upon your direct experience and background, a salary offer will likely be presented to you within ourstartingminimum to midpoint of range ($48,416.50 - $54,269). The full range for this position is $48,416.50 - $65,974.00.

Pinal County and the Superior Court offer amazing benefits. Who knew there was a workplace that wants to see your wellbeing by providing you with a Sabbatical starting at 5 years of service? Paid vacation, sick, and holidays. Benefit plans that include hospital coverage, pharmacy, medical, vision, dental, and more. We strive to work hard and reward hard work with our perks and balance.

• Implements and delivers programs to juveniles, supporting detention philosophy, goals and objectives.
• Provides effective role modeling and mentoring to juveniles in the facility.
• Observes the behaviors of juveniles and situations that occur, recalls facts and prepares written reports.
• Monitors the detention facility to ensure a safe environment for both the juveniles and staff.
• Observes and ensures security of the facility in accordance with applicable Federal, State, County and related laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures for the detention center; determines rule infractions, takes appropriate action, and reports violations and/or incidents.
• Prepares incident reports, updates logs for daily activities, documents and/or reports pertinent incidents to supervision.
• Processes new arrivals into detention facility.
• Escorts juveniles to and from Superior Court courtrooms and throughout the facility, restrained or unrestrained; maintains appropriate level of safety and security during juvenile movement.
• Drives a court vehicle to transport juveniles, as required.
• Reacts to physical confrontations and emergency situations quickly and effectively using sanctioned techniques; takes appropriate actions to effectively de‑escalate situations and applies mechanical restraints as necessary.
• Performs physical searches such as pat‑downs and strip searches in accordance with statutory requirements.
• May testify at hearing or in court.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work‑related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• 19 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must submit to fingerprint and background examinations.
• Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona residents must have one within 30 days of hire.

• CPR and Food handlers certifications required within 90 days of hire.

• Knowledge of the purpose of juvenile detention, court and justice system environments.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, County and related laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures for the detention center.
• Knowledge of report preparation and record keeping as they pertain to court system.
• Knowledge of adolescent behavior and supervision methods for juveniles.
• Knowledge of security considerations and measures.
• Ability to follow instructions, both verbal and written.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in court related matters.
• Ability to observe behaviors and quickly analyze situations, detect problems and recall facts, respond to emergencies or stressful situation calmly, quickly, and decisively.
• Ability to use a personal computer, electronic networks and other information and communications technologies.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports to management.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to audiences of various social, cultural, ethnic, educational and economic backgrounds.

Independent body mobility to stand, walk, bend, and sit for prolonged…