Correctional Officer, Juvenile - Juvenile Detention Center

Salary : $57,219.39 - $85,829.08 Annually

Location : Downtown Minneapolis

Job Type : Full and Part-Time

Job Number : 25DOCCR554TF017

Department : Community Corrections and Rehabilitation

Division : JDC Correctional Officers

Opening Date : 02 / 04 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 4 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Description

As a Juvenile Correctional Officer, you are responsible for the health, welfare, and programming of pre-adjudicated youth in a secure detention setting. The Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) is a Minnesota Department of Corrections licensed facility for youth ages 10 to 18 . Residents are not sentenced but are pending disposition of their court cases. If you have a passion for working with this population in this setting and have great adaptability skills, then this position may be for you.

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit

Location and hours :

These positions are located at the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center at 510 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Candidates must be available to work various full-time / part-time shifts, which include days, evenings, overnights, holidays, and weekend hours. Work hours for part-time positions will be up to 20 hours / week. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

A shift differential of $1.00 per hour will be paid for nights and an additional $1.00 per hour for weekends. Facility meals are provided, and a uniform allowance is given for qualifying positions.

About these position types :

These are full-time, part-time (benefit or non-benefit earning) positions.

These positions are internally classified as a Correctional Officer, Juvenile.

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To remain in compliance with OSHA, candidates hired into Juvenile Correctional Officer positions are required to fit test annually for the use of a respirator. At any time, Juvenile Correctional Officers may be required to be in compliance with facial hair styles that do not interfere with the proper fit of a respirator.

In these positions, you will :

• Directly supervise the daily activities of a diverse population of youth including school attendance, gym / recreation, programs and activities, visitation / phone calls, daily hygiene and cleanliness, and monitoring sleep hours.
• Serve as a mentor for residents by establishing healthy relationships, modeling respectful interactions, and helping youth to engage in prosocial behavior and decision-making.
• Foster a respectful group environment / dynamic among youth.
• Implement case plans related to identified therapeutic goals and behavioral plans.
• Set and maintain limits for youth related to the rules and expectations of the facility.
• Be responsive to the issues affecting this population including, trauma histories, cognitive and developmental delay, chemical dependency, and mental health.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of residents and staff by using motivational interviewing and verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Respond to emergency calls in the building and employ the appropriate use of restrictive procedures, when needed, to manage dysregulated youth.
• Accurately document resident activities and behaviors in log notes and critical incident reports.
• Uphold the safety and security policies of the facility including those related to resident counts, searches, contraband control, and resident well-being checks.
• Deliver Evidence Based Practices by co-facilitating cognitive behavioral groups, problem-solving and skills groups, and monitoring residents during volunteer or contracted programs / services.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals including other JCOs, supervisors, managers, social workers, school staff, medical staff, probation officers and justice partners.
• Receive and release juveniles from facility; transport residents as needed with a Hennepin County vehicle.

Need to have :

Two years or more (90 quarter / 60 semester credits) of college or vocational / technical coursework in corrections, a related criminal justice or behavioral / social science field, or law enforcement.

Nice to have :

Serving the needs of youth in group residential setting such as DOC or DHS licensed group homes, shelters, or treatment programs.

Drivers of individual and interpersonal behavior in social systems.

Candidates with bilingual skills in Spanish, Somali, and / or Hmong are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.

About the department :

The Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR) works to enhance community safety, promote community restoration, and reduce the risk of re-offense. Department staff and volunteers serve Hennepin County at more than 20 service locations ranging from correctional facilities to probation reporting offices and occupational training centers. The department delivers sustainable correctional services to more than 26,000 adult and juvenile clients. It is the largest community corrections organization in Minnesota. Learn more at

About Hennepin County :

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future full-time / part-time regular and / or limited duration Juvenile Correctional Officer vacancies at the JDC over the next several months. Some positions require enforcing security regulations, rules of conduct, and work rules of female residents, therefore those positions must be filled by a female applicant (BFOQ).

In addition, Under , an applicant or employee commissioned at the Hennepin County correctional facilities (Juvenile Detention Center and Adult Corrections Facility) are required to undergo tuberculosis (TB) testing.

Under facility licensing requirements, positions at the Juvenile Detention Center are also required to undergo a Department of Human Services Background Study (MS 245C.13). Convictions for certain crimes will have an effect on your ability to be hired according to the disqualification schedule listed in Minnesota Statute 245C.15. Individuals convicted for any level of Criminal Sexual Conduct are disqualified from being hired into any position within the DOCCR under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). Other past involvement with the criminal court system will not automatically disqualify you from working at the DOCCR; individual circumstances are reviewed and evaluated confidentially. If you do not know your exact conviction information, you can refer to your sentencing order or contact the county where you were convicted.

Invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience. Job offer will be contingent on passing a pre-employment physical (which will include physical strength and agility test), drug test

If you have any questions, please contact :

Talent Acquisition Division

Hennepin County Human Resources Department

612-348-7855

Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including :

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Visit our benefits page to learn more : bridge.hennepin.us / eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation / Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and / or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The supplemental questionnaire will be used as an evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Provide complete information for each question. Do not write "see resume" as it is not an acceptable answer. The experiences you indicate in your responses will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Please select "yes" if you have read and understand.

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The requirements of these positions are :

You must be 21 years of age or older.

These positions are located at the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center at 510 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Candidates must be available to work various shifts, which include days, evenings, overnights, holidays, and weekend hours. Shift schedules are subject to change due to division programming changes.These positions require that you are able to stand, stoop, bend, reach, run, and walk both inside and outside several times a day.A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Driver's Permit.

Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?

The schedule requires various 10-hour shift patterns to provide 24-hour coverage with mandatory overtime. Are you able and willing to meet this requirement?

Select from the choices below the option(s) that best describes your experience and / or education related to the position in your application. Check all that apply.

Describe your relevant education making reference to school(s) attended, area(s) of study, and degree(s) / certificate(s) earned on your application. If you do not have any relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.

How many years of experience do you have working in corrections, criminal justice, a treatment facility, and / or law enforcement?

Describe your experience working in corrections, criminal justice, a treatment facility, or law enforcement, referencing jobs listed in your application. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

Have you completed the Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Corrections Professional Certificate Program from Metro State University? Click for more information.If you checked "yes" make sure certificate of completion is uploaded as an attachment with your application to receive credit.

In which of the following correctional evidence-based practices (EBP) tools have you completed training and / or become certified in? Check all that apply.

Provide the dates of completion and where they were completed in the comment field OR make sure the certificate(s) of completion is / are uploaded as an attachment with your application to receive credit.

Have you completed an internship and / or have paid work experience for Hennepin County's DOCCR or similar jurisdiction?

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How many years of experience do you have serving the needs of youth in group residential setting such as DOC or DHS licensed group homes, shelters, or treatment programs?

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How many years of experience do you have working in a correctional or detention setting which involved the direct care, supervision and control of residents?

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Salary : $57,219 - $85,829