Part-time Detention Officer

Department
Adams County Juvenile Detention Center
200 North 52nd Street, Quincy, IL 62305

FLSA Classification
Non-Exempt (hourly); Part-Time

Salary
$24.73 hourly
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time position – scheduled as needed to fill in as needed for absent full time officers during
1st shift (7:00am-3:00pm),2nd shift (3:00pm-11:00pm) and 3rd shift (11:00 pm-7:00am); 15-30 hours/week.

Requirements
1. Must be a United States citizen and possess a valid driver’s license.
2. Must be a resident of Illinois within 90 days of hire.
3. Must be a minimum of 21 years old.
4. Must have obtained a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
5. Must submit to a drug test and comprehensive background check prior to employment.

Reports to
Shift Supervisor, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent, Director of Court Services

Job Description Summary
Part time Detention Officers assist full time Detention Officers in the daily supervision of youths aged 17
and younger in a secure detention facility.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
1. Provide security, care and direct supervision of residents.
2. Transportation of residents to and from various appointments and placement facilities.
3. Follow direction to respond appropriately and professionally to emergencies using appropriate
force.
4. Assist in receiving incoming residents.
5. Complete paperwork, including data entry, filing, and writing reports.
6. Liaise in a positive and professional manner with internal and external stakeholders, including
supervisors, co-workers, outside law enforcement agencies, lawyers, transport personnel, county,
state and federal personnel and agencies, and community members.
7. To complete tasks and directives as assigned by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent,
and/or Shift Supervisor.

Competencies
Operate a variety of equipment, including computers, printers, physical restraint devices, radios, fire
extinguishers, intercom systems, telephones, and equipment found in the central control room.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment/Physical Demands
This role requires work performed in and around a juvenile detention facility; subject to standing,
walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, physically restraining detainees, and lifting of objects up
to 100 pounds; exposure to infectious diseases and combative youths may be involved.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time position – scheduled as needed to fill in as needed for absent full time officers during
1st shift (7:00am-3:00pm), 2nd shift, and 3rd shift (3:00pm-11:00pm); 15-30 hours/week.

AAP/EEO Statement
Adams County is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all
positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Other Duties
Please note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and
activities may change at any time with or without notice.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please visit this link:
https://www.co.adams.il.us/how-do-i/list-detail-pages/employment-opportunities

And complete the following forms:
Employment Application
Probation/Court Services/Juvenile Detention Supplement Application
Background Check Authorization Form
Drug Test Consent Form

Please submit applications and forms to:
LaMarrio Rodgers - Superintendent
Adams County Juvenile Detention Center
200 North 52nd Street
Quincy, IL 62305
Or:
lrodgers@adamscountyil.gov