Juvenile Detention Officer

Juvenile Detention Officer

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

Jurisdiction - Yearly Rate

Mobile County - $43,568 - $69,651*

* Amended 10/17/2025

Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the 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. Special Requirement 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 and recertified annually thereafter.

Must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence.
* * Amended 2/21/2024.

All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a Job Opps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, "email" should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting.

Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application. If needed, computers and scanners are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL. Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays.

Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination. A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at . Adam Bourne, Personnel Director The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.

10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a 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