Juvenile Detention Officer

 

 
THIS POSITION is responsible for providing direct supervision and guidance of delinquent youth in all daily living activities in secure setting, while maintaining the safety and security of staff and residents.

• $24.71 (plus $.50 per hour shift differential)
• Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), a pension plan with five year vesting, 11.18% employer contribution, and a lifetime payout upon retirement.
• Excellent and comprehensive benefits package.   For example, employee-only medical/dental/vision premium of only $55.33 per month (2024 nicotine free rate).  View our entire benefits package.
• Do you have student loan debt? This position is Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible allowing employees who qualify 100% student loan forgiveness 
• 40 hours of paid vacation after 6 months of full-time employment
• This position is required to work non-traditional, flexible work schedules, including weekends and holidays and variable shifts including nights.

 
DO YOU QUALIFY?

• Do you have a Bachelor’s degree OR
• Associate’s degree in in Criminal Justice, psychology or sociology with a minimum two years’ work experience in those fields OR
• High School diploma and two years’ experience working with youth 10-17 years of age (preferably at-risk youth) as an occupation, or in a volunteer capacity?
• Are you 21 years of age or older?
• Do you have the ability to obtain Idaho P.O.S.T certification?
• Prior experience in any POST Certified position, or institutional environment, or other security intensive environment will be considered if you also have, at minimum, a GED. 
• Do you have a driver’s license or are eligible to obtain one?
• Are you able to pass basic skills test? (spelling, grammar, math, reasoning)

IS THIS POSITION A GOOD FIT FOR YOU?

• Passionate about serving youth
• Must be able to work varying shifts
• Able to interact with youth in a positive and productive manner
• Trainable to apply physical and mechanical restraints, perform CPR & First Aid
• Able to deal with potentially violent or high risk individuals
• Looking for a team environment

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CONTACT US:
 
Human Resources (208) 446-1640
kcrecruit@kcgov.us
 
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APPLY ONLINE HERE

COMPLETED online application MUST include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• ALL Work History for the last 10 years,
• DD214 if applicable

Selected candidates must pass:

• In person interview
• County pre-employment drug screen & subsequent drug screening
• Skills assessment
• Pass a physical agility assessment
• Background & fingerprint check
• Personal history check
• Psychological examination
• Attend Idaho P.O.S.T. Academy within the 1st year of employment

EOE/Vets Preference/Drug Free Workplace

Salary : $25 - $50