Juvenile Detention Officer II

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the safety and well-being of youth referred to the Juvenile Court Detention Center. Engages youth to develop positive working relationships, teach youth life skills of accountability, structured living, relapse prevention, self-sufficiency, and positive support system building. Serves as a role model and mentor for youth as detention programs are implemented. Monitors and maintains a structured, caring, safe, healthy, and effective learning environment for youth.

Hiring Pay Range: $23.98 - $26.08

Lead the Way. Make an Impact.

As a Juvenile Detention Officer II, you’ll serve as a trusted leader within the detention team. Helping guide daily operations, support fellow officers, and create a safe, structured environment where youth can succeed.

This is a classified position that reports to a Supervisor, Juvenile Detention. The incumbents perform duties under general supervision and have lead responsibilities for programs, daily work, and activities performed by detention officers.

The successful candidate must have, or will be, required to successfully pass juvenile detention officer background check requirements as governed by the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration (ACJA); 6-106 and ACJA, 6-311 (Detention Operations), operating under the statutory authority of A.R.S., 8-203. Statutory background check processing for these positions is also cross-authorized by A.R.S.; 41-1750.

• 6-106 (ACJA), 6-311 (Detention Operations), operating under the statutory authority of A.R.S.
• 8-203. Statutory background check processing for these positions is also cross-authorized by A.R.S.
• 41-1750.

Before an applicant can begin service, the juvenile court must execute a rigorous character and fitness investigation mandated by ACJA.

• 6-106(H): 8-203, A.R.S. 12-251 and Part 6, Chapter 1, Section 6-106 of the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration)
• Fingerprint & Criminal History:
  Run through the Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVD): A complete driving history check in Arizona and any prior state of residence.
• Department of Child Safety (DCS): A search of the DCS Central Registry for historical allegations of child abuse or neglect.
• Drug Screening:
  Mandatory urinalysis testing for illegal substances, including dangerous narcotics and cannabis.
• Psychological & Physical Evaluations:
  Passing a pre-employment psychological examination and a physical fitness certification for duty.
• Health Testing: A conditional offer of employment will include mandatory post-offer tuberculosis screening to confirm candidates are free from infectious Tuberculosis (TB).

• Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP)
• 15 paid vacation days, 12 holidays, and 15 days of sick leave
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
• Employer-paid Short-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement $5,250 per year
• Health Wellness discount program
• Mental and Behavioral Health Benefits
• Paid Training with Advancement Opportunities
• Free access to Court Gym

Upon yearly anniversary, 56 hours of sick time accrued, less usage, may be rolled over to vacation time.

A High School diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED), must be a minimum age of 21 years, must be a United States citizen or have legal resident status, and one year of experience working with youth in a detention facility.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and support detention officers in daily operations.
• Experience providing on-the-job training, coaching, or guidance to staff.
• Ability to model professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and positive leadership.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, families, service providers, and other professionals.

Once a candidate formally accepts a job offer with Superior Court, Juvenile Court, or Justice Court (Tucson and Ajo), all other active applications within these courts will be inactivated.

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