DETENTION OFFICER

Madison County Government; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison County Government in Edwardsville, IL is seeking a Probation and Court Services Officer for the Juvenile Detention Home. The role requires a minimum 4-year degree in criminal justice or related field, and duties include supervision, safety, and implementing evidence-based practices with youth.

You will work rotating shifts, maintain written records, and collaborate with probation and court services teams to promote positive outcomes for youth in custody.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 year degree from an accredited college, with major course of study in criminal justice, human services or related field.
• Completed a minimum of 40 hours of training; however, the 40 hours of training may be completed within one year following appointment to the Probation and Court Services Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, guidance, care and secure custody consistent with Departmental policy and procedure.
• Incorporate Evidence-Based Practices with regard to interactions with detainees.
• Maintain direct involvement with youth by being present on the detention floor.
• Make complete, accurate written entries in all records, reports and logs.
• Assist in the creation, design and implementation of programs aimed at promoting positive change for youth.

Skills

Decision Making

Integrity

Team Orientation

Adolescent Development

Self-Awareness

Physical Fitness

Stress Tolerance

Written Communication

Change Leadership

Balaced Justice

Education

Bachelors degree in criminal justice or related field

Tools

Automation systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Juvenile Detention Home - Edwardsville, IL 62025

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $25.46 - $25.46 Hourly

Job Shift: Rotating

Job Category: AFSCM

DEUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shall be familiar with all statutory provisions regarding the operation of detention facilities.
• Shall provide supervision, guidance, care and secure custody consistent with Departmental policy and procedure, while promoting the philosophy and direction of the department.
• Shall incorporate Evidence-Based Practices with regard to interactions with detainees.
• Shall demonstrate an understanding of the stages of adolescent development, transitional disorders, mental illness, and other issues that may affect detainee behavior.
• Shall strive to attain constructive, professional relationships with all detainees by developing trust and mutual respect, and by learning the interests, abilities and problems of the youth.
• Shall maintain direct involvement with youth by being present on the detention floor.
• Shall encourage appropriate behavior of detainees through positive verbal communication.
• Shall intervene in the event of an infraction of established rules and regulations.
• In crisis situations, shall respond accordingly using the least physical force necessary and re-establishes direct contact with the youth upon stabilization of the situation.
• Shall maintain safety and security by having constant visual contact, proper positioning during activities or movement, and conducting random room searches.
• Shall maintain safe and secure transport of juveniles as directed.
• Shall make complete, accurate written entries in all records, reports and logs.
• Shall assist in the creation, design and implementation of a variety of programs, presentations and events aimed at promoting positive change and deterring negative behavior in young people.
• Shall attend and participate in youth staffings, staff meetings, and/or training programs as assigned by the Superintendent.
• Shall demonstrate support for fellow employees in the course of the performance of the job.
• Shall maintain ability to work without supervision, but also possess ability to take direction or supervision and utilize a team approach to working with residents, detention officers and other probation and court services personnel.
• Shall demonstrate proficiency at utilization of the automation systems.
• Shall work closely with other units of the Department or outside programs to support the successful completion of probation by detainees.
• Shall perform such other duties as assigned by the Director of Probation and Court Services, the designated Superintendent, the designated Chief Managing Officer or other designated managers.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum 4 year degree from an accredited college, with major course of study in criminal justice, human services or related field.

Completed a minimum of 40 hours of training; however, the 40 hours of training may be completed within one year following the persons appointment to the Probation and Court Services Department.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Due to department structure and programming, individual must maintain flexibility in assignment location and scheduled hours of work.
• Must possess the ability to successfully complete a physical ability component, toxicology screening and psychological evaluation.
• Must be a citizen of the United States. Must be a resident of the county in which he/she is employed. Must be generally qualified as provided by law or rule of court.
• Must have devotion to principles of public service, capacity to learn by experience, fundamental capacity for and interest in the welfare of human being; good character and balanced personality; ability to work with individuals and groups.
• Possession of a valid Illinois Drivers License.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Change Leadership Accepts role as a change agent; acts as a champion for change; develops plans and follows through on change initiatives; works with management to develop effective plans; accepts ambiguity that comes with change activities.
• Team Orientation Utilizes appropriate interpersonal styles and methods during group interactions to ensure that the team accomplishes its goals by facilitating group process, cohesiveness and teamwork.
• Decision Making Identifies problems, determines the key pieces of information needed to solve the problem, and recognizes relationships between pieces of information. Considers alternative courses of action and selects the logical alternative given the data available.
• Integrity Possesses and maintains a high level of personal, organizational and societal values; is honest and trustworthy; engages in law-abiding behavior; respects the property and possessions of others.
• Values people Treats others with dignity and respect, and expects the same in return; recognizes differences in people and values those differences; shows respect for individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, lifestyle or viewpoints.
• Self-Awareness Has a high level of self-confidence and emotional maturity; handles ambiguity and personal or organizational change in a comfortable, non-threatening manner; reacts proactively when faced with frustration or setbacks.
• Physical Fitness Is physically capable of handling the demands of the position.
• Stress Tolerance Performs well under conditions where pressure, resistance or opposition make completing the work difficult; remains productive in times of crisis or critical events.
• Computer Proficiency Demonstrates the ability to use computer equipment and programs; understands and can use word processing programs; is keyboard proficient.
• Written Communication Conveys ideas and information clearly and concisely in grammatically correct form.
• Balanced Justice Understands that corrections must serve multiple interests; balances the needs of the community, the criminal justice system, the victim, and the offender; seeks to repair or restore damage done by crime.
• Manage Offenders Monitors, directs and controls the activities of youth being supervised; ensures that the guidelines and rules of the organization/facility are followed.
• Adolescent Development Understands the stages of adolescent development; knows and recognizes transitional disorders; can assess a youth in crisis and identify the issues causing the stress.
• Correctional Knowledge Familiar with the profession of corrections; belongs to relevant professional organizations; stays current with research and new developments in the field.
• Facility Operation Demonstrates a thorough operational understanding of all phases of the Detention operation and adheres to the operational guidelines delineated in the Policy and Procedure Manuals of the Department.
• Promotes Safety and Security Maintains awareness of the need to ascertain the safety and security of detainees and the facility at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

Hours: Shift Work at 24 hour facility.

Closing Date

Until Filled

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing the duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.