A High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D certificate and three years of work experience as a juvenile detention officer. Or any other combination of experience and education approved by the hiring authority.
The juvenile detention officer post-offer background check process is outlined below:
Before an applicant can begin service, the juvenile court must execute a rigorous character and fitness investigation mandated by ACJA § 6-106(H): 8-203, A.R.S. 12-251 and Part 6, Chapter 1, Section 6-106 of the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration):
Fingerprint & Criminal History: Run through the Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
Motor Vehicle Record (MVD): A complete driving history check in Arizona and any prior state of residence.
Department of Child Safety (DCS): A search of the DCS Central Registry for historical allegations of child abuse or neglect.
Drug Screening: Mandatory urinalysis testing for illegal substances, including dangerous narcotics and cannabis.
Psychological & Physical Evaluations: Passing a pre-employment psychological examination and a physical fitness certification for duty.
Health Testing: A conditional offer of employment will include mandatory post-offer tuberculosis screening to confirm candidates are free from infectious Tuberculosis (TB).
Experience in a lead position, instructing staff with an emphasis on mentoring and role modeling.
Experience providing special programming for detained youth.
Experience working on a team and collaborating with others.
Experience working independently or unsupervised.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Important Notice Regarding Multiple Applications:
Once a candidate formally accepts a job offer with Superior Court, Juvenile Court, or Justice Court (Tucson and Ajo), all other active applications within these courts will be inactivated.
Essential Duties & Functions:
Provides daily supervision to multiple detention officer work teams.
Develops staff competency through training and role modeling and coordinates the effective implementation of detention operations and the delivery of detention programs.
Builds cohesive and effective teamwork to accomplish detention objectives and the mission of the court.
Coordinates the implementation of various training to officers to increase their abilities to perform job duties in a proficient manner.
Provides effective mentoring and role modeling to officers.
Performs detention duties including intake, visitations, required medical attention, escorts to court, responding to youth or staff in living units, or any forms of special services.
Builds collaborative relationships with colleagues, administrators, staff and other court employees.
Implements division progr
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurancePaid time offParental leave
Additional Information
Job Description Summary
Supervises individual officers and work teams in secured facility for juveniles. Builds a competent and motivated team of skilled detention officers to engage youth with the intent to develop positive therapeutic working relationships, teach life skills of accountability, structured living, relapse prevention, and self-sufficiency. Implements detention and court policies, procedures, and division practices. Job Description
Hiring Range: $25.14 - $27.65 hourly
Are you a proven leader with a passion for mentoring staff and helping youth succeed?
Join our Juvenile Detention team as a supervisor, where you'll lead and develop detention officers, promote a safe and structured environment, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth.
This leadership role combines team development, operational oversight, and youth engagement to support positive outcomes and strengthen the mission of the Court.
Exceptional benefits package:
Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP)
15 paid vacation days, 12 holidays, and 15 days of sick leave
12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
Employer-paid Short -term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement $5,250 per year
Health Wellness discount program
Mental and Behavioral Health Benefits
Paid Training with Advancement Opportunities
Free access to Court Gym
Upon yearly anniversary, 56 hours of sick time accrued, less usage, may be rolled over to vacation time.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is a classified position that reports to the Assistant Division Director, Detention. The incumbent performs duties under general supervision and has supervisory responsibilities for two levels of juvenile detention officers.
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