Youth Corrections Officer

Position: YOUTH CORRECTIONS OFFICER 1
DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

Our vision is to make Arizona's communities safer by delivering effective rehabilitative services to the young people entrusted to our care.

The mission of the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections is to provide the young people in our care with evidence-based rehabilitative services that enhance their well being and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.

YOUTH CORRECTIONS OFFICER 1

Job Location:

Adobe Mountain School

2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road

Phoenix, Arizona 85027

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Posting Details:

Salary: $46,800.00

Grade: 15

Closing Date:
Open until filled

Job Summary:

We are seeking applicants who are committed to making a difference in the lives of Arizona's youth, and who are ready for a rewarding career, not just another job. By joining the ADJC team, you will have the unique opportunity to obtain hands-on experience and work with like-minded professionals who are dedicated to rehabilitating Arizona's youth. Are you ready to be the difference?

The Youth Corrections Officer position participates in a 4-Step pay plan that conforms to the following:

Step 1: $22.5000 hourly, $46,800.00 annually

Thereafter you will advance through the remaining pay steps on an annual basis:

Step 2: $23.6539 hourly, $49,200.11 annually

Step 3: $24.2309 hourly, $50,400.27 annually

Step 4: $24.6925 hourly, $51,360.40 annually

Job Duties:

The job functions of a Youth Corrections Officer include, but are not limited to the following:

* Mentoring, supervising, and directing incarcerated youth

* Role modeling positive behaviors

* Teaching life skills

* Assisting teachers with classroom management

* Transporting youth to daily activities

* Providing crisis intervention

* Providing youth a safe and secure environment

Additional job duties include:

* Monitoring assigned unit for safety hazards or security violations

* Performing searches for weapons and contraband

* Conducting visitation inspections

* Updating various logs and records, and sharing reports

Applicants do not need to have any prior experience or training! ADJC will provide you with all the necessary training during our paid eight (8) week Youth Corrections Officer (YCO) Training Academy*.

The YCO Training Academy is scheduled every eight weeks, and is held Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Adobe Mountain School

YCO Training Academy topics include, but are not limited to the following:

* Juvenile Corrections Procedures

* Officer Skills

* Crisis Intervention

* Adolescent Treatment Issues

* Legal Issues in Juvenile Corrections
* Additionally upon completion of the YCO Training Academy, you will also receive two weeks of paid on-the-job training.

Earn College Credit!

ADJC has many career growth opportunities available for its employees such as:

* Security

* Counseling & Programming

* Community Corrections

* Investigations

* Legal Services

Continue Your Education!

ADJC is committed to employees continuing their education, and offers up to $1,500 in tuition assistance, per fiscal year (subject to funds availability)

As a YCO Training Academy Graduate, you will already have 20 college credits and a Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Juvenile Corrections from Rio Salado College, to start from

By continuing your education at Rio Salado College you could complete the Associates in Applied Science (AAS) in Corrections and Detention program in no time at all.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

* Human behavior to include growth, development, needs and problems of youth

* Proper methods and circumstances requiring use of force

* Language as it pertains to youth care, custody treatment and rehabilitation

* Standard housekeeping practices

Skill in:

* Verbal and written communication

Ability to:

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships

* Work both indoors and outdoors in varying Arizona weather conditions

* Learn and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, programs and activities established for the agency

* Learn and apply methods, techniques and correct practices of security procedures as they pertain to the state's youth secure care facilities

* Maintain an understanding attitude toward juveniles in custody

* Participate in rehabilitation and/or treatment activities

* Provide assistance, guidance and direction to juveniles

* Provide positive prosocial role modeling

* Apply appropriate restraint techniques

* Respond to emergency situations and provide crisis intervention and first aid/basic life support

* Maintain a structures and secures environment

Selective Preference(s):

Preference will be given to applicants with:

* Military Veterans/Law Enforcement background.

* Experience in working with youth or juveniles preferred.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

In order to qualify for a Youth Corrections Officer position, applicants must possess the following:

* 18 years of age or older

* High School Diploma or GED

* No felony convictions

* Must possess and retain, a current/valid Driver License (A current/valid Arizona…