What are the responsibilities and job description for the YOUTH DETENTION SPECIALIST position at Peoria County?
This position is responsible for the supervision, safety, care, and counseling of the residents at the Peoria County Juvenile Detention Center in order to provide a secure, structured environment conducive to the physical safety and well-being of the residents.
The temporary educational requirements for qualified candidates would include those having an associate degree or earned a minimum of 60 credit hours at a university, college, or community college preferably with major coursework in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, or related social services. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older and are 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. All employees hired during this period would have five (5) years to complete their degree from an accredited college or university and are encouraged to use the County of Peoria’s College Tuition Reimbursement program. http://www.state.il.us/court/Administrative/forms/Probation/Employment
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Posting Start : 01/01/2025
Posting End : 12/31/2025
Details : Required Position Attachments
HOURLY RATE RANGE: $25.90-$38.84
Salary : $26 - $39
