Juvenile Detention Officer

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7628109 JOB SUMMARY\ Responsible for the safety and well-being of juveniles referred to the Juvenile Court Detention Center by monitoring and maintaining a structured, safe, caring, healthy, and learning environment for juveniles. Watch the video to learn more about this position and the facility.\ HIRING SALARY RANGE The Superior Court in Pinal County values your experience. We review every candidate for a salary offer that is both equitable and applicable to the position range. Based upon your direct experience and background, a salary offer will likely be presented to you within ourstartingminimum tomidpoint of range ($52,167 - $62,600). The full range for this position is$52,167 - $73,033. WHY US? Pinal County and the Superior Court offer amazing benefits. Who knew there was a workplace that wants to see your wellbeing by providing you with a Sabbatical starting at 5 years of service? Plus paid vacation, sick, and holidays? And benefit plans that include things like hospital coverage, pharmacy, medical, vision, dental... and more! We strive to work hard and reward hard work with our perks and balance.Benefits | Pinal County, AZ TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description. TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES: - Implements and delivers programs to juveniles, supporting detention philosophy, goals and objectives. - Provides effective role modeling and mentoring to juveniles in the facility. - Observes the behaviors of juveniles and situations that occur, recalls facts and prepares written reports. - Monitors the detention facility to ensure a safe environment for both the juveniles and staff. - Observes and ensures security of the facility in accordance with applicable Federal, State, County and related laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures for the detention center; determines rule infractions, takes appropriate action, and reports violations and/or incidents. - Prepares incident reports, updates logs for daily activities, documents and/or reports pertinent incidents to supervision. - Processes new arrivals into detention facility. - Escorts juveniles to and from Superior Court courtrooms and throughout the facility, restrained or unrestrained; maintains appropriate level of safety and security during juvenile movement. - Drives a court vehicle to transport juveniles, as required. - Reacts to physical confrontations and emergency situations quickly and effectively using sanctioned techniques; takes appropriate actions to effectively de-escalate situations and applies mechanical restraints as necessary. - Performs physical searches such as pat-downs and strip searches in accordance with statutory requirements. - May testify at hearing or in court. - Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information. - Perform other related duties as required. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK - 19 years of age r older. - High school diploma or GED equivalent. - Must submit to fingerprint and background examinations. - Arizona residentsmust have a valid Arizona Drivers License upon hire;newly established Arizona Residents must have onewithin 30 days of hire. \ ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS POST HIRE - CPR and Food handlers certifications required within 90 days of hire. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Knowledge of the purpose of juvenile detention, court and justice system environments. Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, County and related laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures for the detention center. Knowledge of report preparation and record keeping as they pertain to court system. Knowledge of adolescent behavior and supervision methods for juveniles. Knowledge of security considerations and measures. Ability to follow instructio