Juvenile Detention Specialist I​/Ii

JUVENILE DETENTION SPECIALIST I/II

Clark County Department of Juvenile Justice Services is seeking qualified candidates for the Juvenile Detention Specialist I/II (JDS) position. The role is responsible for supervising and monitoring youth’s safety and security in a 24‑hour facility that houses incarcerated youth.

$29.00/hr – $45.00/hr

This position is a training underfill position. Upon successful completion of the training program, the candidate will be non‑competitively promoted to Juvenile Detention Specialist II. The examination will establish an open competitive eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies within the next six (6) months at either level. The department reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Special Education, Behavioral Science, Counseling, Early Childhood, Health Science, Child Development, Communication, Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field. Experience working with youth is desirable. Professional level experience and/or education may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.

Additional experience for Juvenile Detention Specialist II: Two (2) years of full‑time experience providing casework / counseling services, assessments or treatment services to children in a child welfare, social service, juvenile justice, and/or residential setting.

All qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write “see attached resume” on your application. All details must be written in your own words.

Work evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Work under potentially life‑threatening emergency conditions. Work in violent, traumatic or highly charged emotional environments. Positions may be assigned to a remote work site at high elevation. May be subject to exposure to blood and airborne diseases.

Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver’s license.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Must complete and submit a personal history statement. Periodically after employment, background investigations may be conducted. Must not have any qualifying offense that violates the standards required by NRS 62B.223 and/or NRS 62G.223.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsor ships or transfers for any employment positions.

Employment is contingent upon results of a physical examination performed by an examining physician. Must submit to a tuberculosis testing / screening, per NRS before hire and every 12 months thereafter. Individuals who are past positive testers must provide medical documentation of testing / treatment records.

Employment is contingent upon results of a pre‑employment drug examination.

• Plans, directs, and supervises a group of juvenile detainees in a staff‑secure or locked facility on an assigned shift.
• Maintains sight and sound supervision of youth, monitors family visits and volunteers.
• Performs supervision and security for juvenile offenders detained in a youth camp; supervises daily living, social, educational, recreational, and treatment activities.
• Teaches and models social skills; supervises various programs, such as physical education, work experiences, and recreational activities.
• Uses defensive tactics training to prevent youth from harming themselves or others.
• Provides structure and engages youth in pro‑social activities and behaviors.
• Supports youth in their efforts to develop new social, academic, and vocational skills.
• Maintains a variety of records and case files; writes incident reports, provides statements, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Conducts assessments and orientations.
• Assists with the supervision of juveniles with mental health issues including acute…