Detention Officer

About this role

<p><br></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/5641/jobpostings/image/20250915104537_Juvenile Svcs. Dept. Picture.jpg" data-id="null" data-name="20250915104537_Juvenile Svcs. Dept. Picture.jpg" alt="To comply with the Prison Elimination Act Juvenile Facility Standards 115.315. and IDAPA 05.01.02-212, hiring of only male or only female applicants is permissible." data-url="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/5641/jobpostings/image/20250915104537_Juvenile Svcs. Dept. Picture.jpg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-alt-original="20250915104537_Juvenile Svcs. Dept. Picture.jpg" data-uw-rm-alt-hash="711103418061713" data-uw-rm-alt="CT"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>$23.00/hr. + DOE</strong></p><p><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><u>Please Note</u>: This is a continuous job posting and will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. The posting may close at any time without notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.</stro

Requirements

<ul><li>High School diploma or high school equivalency required;</li><li>Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology or related field, or Associates Degree and equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience is preferred;</li><li>Knowledge of and experience working with a culturally diverse groups of juveniles;</li><li>Ability to learn and apply policies and procedures;</li><li>Ability to interact with law enforcement, community professionals and parents;</li><li>Ability to operate a computer terminal, audio monitor, control room console and electronic locks;</li><li>Skill in the operation of a personal computer;</li><li>Ability to maintain records;</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;</li><li>