DIRECT SUPERVISION JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER

Rite of Passage; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company paid Life Insurance within 90 

401k match up to 6%

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Rite of Passage in Nashville, TN, seeks a Direct Supervision Juvenile Detention Officer to ensure 24/7 safety and supervision for youths ages 12-18 at the Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center. You will mentor, document behavior, and support treatment goals alongside clinical staff.

The full-time, on-site position offers hourly pay of $20.50–$21.50 with guaranteed overtime, comprehensive benefits, and a $1,000 bonus after completing ROP Core Practice training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Pass a criminal background check, drug, TB tests.
• Pass a search of abuse registries.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person safety and security around-the-clock for youth.
• Attend to physical, personal, and health needs through mentoring and skill development.
• Document behaviors and activities; support educational, social, athletic, and recreational programs.
• Collaborate with other staff to meet treatment goals for each youth.

Skills

Safety awareness

Mentoring

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

DIRECT SUPERVISION JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER

Job Category: Direct Student Care

Requisition Number: JUVEN017711

• Posted : July 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Direct Supervision Juvenile Detention Officer at the Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center (D.C.J.D.C.) in Nashville, Tennessee

The Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center is located in Downtown Nashville, right next to the Tennessee Titans stadium, we are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment for at-risk youth. As part of our team, you’ll help provide care and supervision for young individuals awaiting trial, offering a mix of education, counseling, medical and recreation services. You’ll monitor activities, document behavior, and assist in various programs to support the growth and development of youth aged 12-18. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and ensuring safety and security, we want you to be part of our team!

Pay: $20.50 - $21.50 per hour based on education and experience. Schedule includes 4 hours of guaranteed overtime each pay period

$1000 dollar bonus after the completion of ROP Core Practice training(90 days)!

Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2

What you will do: A Direct Supervision Juvenile Corrections Officer provides in person safety and security around-the-clock. In this role, you will provide for the physical, personal and health needs of each youth through individual mentoring and skill development. Juvenile Corrections Officer provide an atmosphere that is supportive of the youth’s needs; monitor and document behaviors and activities; and participate and assist with educational, social, athletic and recreational activities. Juvenile Corrections Officer will collaborate with other professional staff to establish and meet the goals of each youth's treatment plan.

To be considered you should:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test
• Be able to pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry.

Schedule: 4 days on/3 off – 3 days on/4 off Day Shift: 7am – 8pm (12-hour shift *1 hour break*) Night Shift: 7pm – 8am (12-hour shift *1 hour break*)

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Direct Supervision Juvenile Detention Officer, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Peer Recognition

Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

High School or better.

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