What are the responsibilities and job description for the Juvenile Detention Officer I position at Nez Perce County Justice Services?
About us
Nez Perce County Justice Services provides Juvenile Detention, Adult Probation, Juvenile Probation, Pre-Trial, and Clinical Services for offenders in Nez Perce County. We have a team centered approach and provide an array of services for all of our units through Evidence Based Criminal Justice Practices.
If you are looking for a career in the criminal justice field we provide upward mobility and continued training to ensure professional growth within the staff team, while focusing on community protection by not only holding offenders accountable, but also delivering programs and intervention designed to help them become more productive and safe members in our community.
Minimum Qualifications: Must be 21 years of age. Have a High School Diploma or Equivelant. Criminal Background free of no more than 1 misdeamenor offense.
Pay is dependent on experience. Shift differential is provided on Evening and Overnight Shifts.
Responsibilities:
- Receives, supervises, safely keeps and releases all juveniles admitted into the Juvenile Detention Center.
- Performs searches
- Makes all necessary notifications to parents, guardians, the Court, and other parties as needed for juvenile detention business.
- Works directly with Juvenile Offenders while in the Juvenile Detention Center through the use of effective communication, correction, positive reinforcement, physical intervention, and utilizes disciplinary and rewards procedures.
- Assist in planning and operating appropriate programs and activities for Juvenile Offenders (recreation, crafts, hygiene, skills groups, and other appropriate rehabilitative activities).
- Receives and records Juvenile Detention records of court actions, official documents, medical reports, and other records as required.
- Work assigned shifts. Including day, evening, and overnights depending on which shift the employee is assigned to.
- Transports Juveniles as directed to court, medical, or other appointments as deemed essential.
- Any others duties as deemed needed for the juvenile detention center.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.61 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lewiston, ID 83501: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20