Juvenile Detention Officer

Juvenile Detention Officer

The Juvenile Detention Officer operates under the belief that all youth and families have the capacity for change while striving to provide a safe and secure environment in an institutional setting. Successful Juvenile Detention Officers have integrity and use teamwork and critical thinking to teach skills and encourage youth offenders toward positive change while promoting accountability, responsibility, and positive values.

Day, evening, and night shift work is required on a regular and rotating basis and you must be available to work holidays and weekends. Applicants will work four ten-hour shifts and start on the 12 pm to 10 pm shift. Assignments are at the Durango Detention Center located at 3131 W Durango, Phoenix, Arizona 85009.

All Candidates will be required to complete a Candidate Assessment Day as part of the hiring process. Candidate Assessment Days are held on specified Tuesdays or Saturdays during the month. The Assessment Day will be from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm and consist of a tour of the detention facility and operations, screening assessments, and an interview.

Next Candidate Assessment Dates:

Tuesday, June 20th, 2023

Saturday, July 8th, 2023

We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance