Detention Aide I

State of Missouri; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking a Detention Aide I to supervise and care for juveniles in a detention facility within the Missouri Circuit Courts. The role emphasizes safety, conduct, and daily supervision during shifts, with adherence to detention policies and procedures.

The position involves recording medications, preparing progress reports, coordinating juvenile work and recreation, and maintaining clear communication with juvenile officers and supervisors.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED with one year of direct care experience with youth or in related settings.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to follow detention policies and procedures with limited judgment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a youth supervisor ensuring safety and care of juveniles during a shift.
• Interact with supervising officers and report juvenile behavior and activities.
• Record and track medication provided to juveniles in detention.
• Prepare reports regarding each juvenile's adjustment and progress.

Skills

Safety supervision

Juvenile care

Report writing

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Location: Missouri Circuit Courts

The salary reflected represents the base pay for this position and does not include any differential for time-of-service pay for state tenure.

Why You'll Love This Position

A position with the Missouri Judiciary provides you the opportunity to work with a variety of exceptional, hardworking people and to gain a valuable and rewarding career. It takes many types of talent to advance the mission of the Missouri Judiciary and to keep operations running smoothly. Our positions offer competitive benefit programs, growth opportunities and the ability to work with people in your community.

We are recruiting to fill a Detention Aide I position to perform responsible work in the direct care and supervision of juveniles placed within a detention facility. An employee in this position is responsible for the safety, personal conduct, care and supervision of juveniles during a work shift. The employee is expected to exercise limited judgment and discretion in the performance of duties in accordance with detention policies and procedures.

• Serve as a youth supervisor, with responsibility for the safety, personal conduct and care of juveniles during a shift.
• Interacts with juvenile officer or other supervisor to report the behavior and activities of a juvenile during an assigned shift.
• Records and tracks medication provided to the juveniles in detention.
• Prepares reports regarding each juvenile’s adjustment and progress.
• Coordinates and supervises juvenile work assignments and recreation activities.

Minimum Qualifications

High school education, GED, or equivalent with one year of previous experience in the direct care and interaction with children such as YMCA, day care, schools, recreational facilities, or residential care programs.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of the statutory rights of juveniles.
• Basic practical knowledge of individual and group behavior.
• Basic practical knowledge of child development and the role of the family.
• Ability to log reports regarding the activities of juveniles during a shift.
• Ability to perform basic housekeeping functions during a shift such as laundry, developing grocery lists, cleaning or supervising the cleaning of rooms and restrooms and cooking for detention facility clients.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck.