Juvenile Corrections Officer

St. Clair County (IL); Danville (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Clair County Juvenile Detention Center is hiring a Juvenile Corrections Officer, responsible for the supervision and care of youth in detention. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, be over 21, and possess strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary range of $44,928 to $76,378 annually.

Qualifications

• Certified eligible for hire by the Administrative Office of Illinois Courts.
• No prior felony convictions or suspended imposition of a sentence.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, guidance, care, and secure custody for youth held in detention.
• Maintain direct involvement with youth by being present on the detention floor.
• Encourage appropriate behavior of detainees through positive verbal communication.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

20th Judicial Circuit
Court Services and Probation
State of Illinois

Notice of Vacancy

Position: Juvenile Corrections Officer
Agency/Office: St. Clair County Juvenile Detention Center
9006 Lebanon Rd
Belleville, IL 62223

Qualifications:

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university;
• Certified eligible for hire by the Administrative Office of Illinois Courts;
• Have no prior felony convictions or suspended imposition of a sentence;
• A residence of St. Clair County, Illinois prior to completion of probationary period;
• Be a United States citizen and resident of Illinois within 90 days of appointment;
• Must be 21 years of age or older;
• Possess strong time management and organizational skills;
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Closing Date: Ongoing

Director: Gregory F. Norkus
Court Services and Probation
20th Judicial Circuit, State of Illinois

Salary Range: $44,928 - $76,378

Job Classification: Full-time Position

Job Description

Corrections Officer

The Corrections Officer is appointed by the Director of Court Services and Probation with the approval of the Chief Circuit Judge and has a Shift Supervisor or Acting Shift Supervisor as immediate supervisor. The appointee will serve a six-month probationary period at the discretion of the Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Be available to assume and discharge the traditional duties or responsibilities of a detention officer as determined by management.
2. Provide supervision, guidance, care, and secure custody for youth held in detention.
3. Strive to attain constructive relationships with all detainees by developing trust and mutual respect, and by learning the interests, abilities, and problems of the youth.
4. Maintain direct involvement with youth by being present on the detention floor.
5. Encourage appropriate behavior of detainees through positive verbal communication.
6. Intervene in the event of an infraction of established rules and regulations.
7. In crisis situations, respond accordingly using the least physical force necessary and re-establish direct contact with the youth upon stabilization of the situation.
8. Maintain security by having constant visual contact and conducting random room searches.
9. Maintain safe and secure transport of juveniles as directed.
10. Maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
11. Attend and participate in youth staffing, staff meetings, and/or training programs as assigned by the Superintendent.
12. Support fellow employees in the course of their duties.
13. Maintain the ability to work without supervision, while also taking direction and utilizing a team approach with residents, detention officers, and other personnel.