Juvenile Detention Officer

Position Overview

General Information:
This is detention work overseeing the safety, security, daily schedule, and activities of juveniles in the Strickland Youth Center.

Salary:
Jurisdiction Yearly Rate:
Mobile County $43,568 - $69,651*

• Graduation from a standard senior high school, or successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, preferably supplemented by college level coursework and experience or training in corrections or dealing with juveniles.
• Must be certified (or obtain certification within the first six months of employment) in American Red Cross First Aid, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, Automated External Defibrillator, and restraint techniques adopted by SYC in accordance with licensing requirements of the Alabama State Department of Youth Services and the American Correctional Association Standards for Juvenile Detention Facilities; recertified annually thereafter.
• Must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence.*

• Oversee the safety, security, daily schedule, and activities of juveniles in the Strickland Youth Center.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and regulations related to juvenile detention operations.

• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retirement plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.