Juvenile Detention Officer

Navajo County; Holbrook (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo County is seeking a detention officer to monitor security and supervise detainees under close supervision. The role focuses on maintaining safety for staff, detainees, visitors and the facility, while enforcing rules and ensuring orderly operations.

Key duties include processing bookings, transporting detainees, conducting searches, coordinating visits and medical appointments, and responding to emergencies. Applicants should meet detention standards and pass required tests.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in detention or security settings a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safety and security of staff, detainees, visitors and facility; supervises detainee activities and discipline; may restrain detainees and prevent fights or escapes.
• Oversees meals and detainee care; supports nursing staff; schedules appointments and transports for detainees.
• Processes booking and release; searches detainees; handles property; completes fingerprints and photos; notifies relevant parties on release.
• Interviews and classifies new detainees; assesses criminal history and housing needs; monitors electronic surveillance.
• Responds to emergency calls; interviews victims and suspects; collects evidence; prepares reports.
• Testifies at court hearings and prepares required materials.
• Identifies and conducts training and educational programs.

Skills

Security procedures

Detainee supervision

Communication

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Under close supervision, performs security work of routine difficulty to control and care for detainees, and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

(Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

• Maintains the safety and security of the staff, detainees, visitors and facility; schedules and supervises detainee activities and maintains discipline; may physically restrain uncooperative or disruptive detainees and take steps to avert fights, assaults, riots and escapes; conducts cell searches for contraband; conducts unit safety checks; monitors cameras, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors; inventories tools and supplies; accounts for detainees under direct supervision; conducts detainee counts to insure accuracy of total detainee population.
• Provides care for detainees; dispenses and oversees meals; provide security for the nursing staff who administers medications and oversees detainee hygiene and showers; schedules medical, counseling, personal and other appointments, and conducts visiting sessions; schedules transportation for appointments and visits outside of the facility; transports and arranges transport for detainees; documents all transports; delivers mail and allows detainees to make personal and legal phone calls.
• Conducts booking and release of detainees; searches detainees; collects and inventories property; completes fingerprints and photos; completes booking forms; upon release, returns all property and notifies victims; distributes records appropriately.
• Interviews and classifies all new detainees; researches and assesses criminal history and capabilities; assesses compatibility of each new detainee with others in the facility and assigns cells; re-classifies and re-arranges housing as required by detainee behavior; may supervise and monitor offenders detained under electronic surveillance program.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency radio calls; interrogates and communicates with victims, witnesses and suspects in incidents; identifies and collects evidence; completes detailed reports and required paperwork.
• Testifies at court hearings and prepares reports and materials requested and subpoenaed by the courts.
• Identifies, attends and conducts training and educational programs and seminars.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing correctional institutions.
• Knowledge of search, transportation, detainment and restraint methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of human behavior and various social, economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.

Desirable Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D.; AND successful completion of Juvenile Detention Officer Academy; AND valid driver's license; must be at least 21 years of age; must be able to successfully pass polygraph, drug test, fingerprinting, physical and psychological test.

Employee Benefits

Navajo County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 40

Hours Per Week That Includes

(Regular Part Time employees working 30-39 hours a week receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Part Time employees working less than 30 hours a week and temporary employees do not receive benefits)