What are the responsibilities and job description for the Juvenile Detention Officer position at Adams County Juvenile Detention Center?
Essential Functions:
Detention Officers provide daily supervision, security, and care through facilitating behavioral programming for youth aged 17 and younger in a secure detention facility. This involves working with various outside organizations such as law enforcement agencies, lawyers, transport personnel, county, state and federal personnel and agencies, and community members in a positive and professional manner.
Qualifications:
Must have a bachelor's degree or have earned a minimum of 60 credit hours at an accredited university, college, or community college, with the expectation of obtaining a bachelor's degree within three (3) years of employment at the Juvenile Detention facility. $2000 Tuition Reimbursement assistance provided once complete. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older and be a resident of Illinois within 90 days of hire. Will be required to meet all other general qualifications for non-supervisory personnel established by the Administrative Office of Illinois Courts (AOIC), including submission of the Probation/Court Services Employment Application and certification of eligibility by the AOIC.
This role demands resilience, empathy, and a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of young individuals within the correctional system.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.73 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Ability to Commute:
- Quincy, IL 62305 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25
