Juvenile Detention Officer

Wycokck; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 25,605 - 36,468; Full time

Job summary

Wycokck is seeking a Juvenile Detention Officer to supervise juvenile offenders in Kansas City. Responsibilities include direct supervision, ensuring accurate documentation, and supporting detained youth through consistent application of rules. Applicants must be 21+, possess a High School Diploma or GED, and pass a background check and CVSA. This full-time role requires rotational 12-hour shifts with three and a half days off per week, offering a salary of $22.53 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must pass a background check and CVSA.
• Must provide required documents to Human Resources at application.

Responsibilities

• Supervise juvenile offenders detained in Detention.
• Ensure accurate documentation of offenders' actions and behaviors.
• Participate in organizing and evaluating juvenile activities.

Skills

Supervision of juvenile offenders

Active listening

Documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Three semester hours in adolescent development

Job description

Juvenile Detention Officer page is loaded## Juvenile Detention Officerlocations: Courthousetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30 Days Agojob requisition id: JR24-00420*As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer criminal history background check, physical examination and drug screen. All employees must also submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.*****Job Description:****Responsibilities include direct supervision of juvenile offenders detained in Detention. Duties include assisting in the admission and discharge of residents, participating in the organizing, directing and evaluating the juvenile offenders’ activities of the shift, ensuring all records are accurate and complete before transferring responsibility to the next shift, and providing support and structure for detained juveniles through fair and consistent enforcement of rules through application of consequences and through active listening and understanding. Continual documentation of offenders’ actions and behaviors. Be advised this position requires rotational 12 hour shifts and one 6 hour shift. The position offers three and a half days off per week****Qualifications:****High School Diploma or GED. Must be 21 years of age or older and have a minimum of three semester hours of college-level study in adolescent development, psychology or a related subject; or forty-five clock hours in documented training in child care or child development; or one year of experience as a child care worker or house parent in a facility serving youth of the same age. Must pass background check and CVSA (truth verification exam All applicants are required to provide Human Resources with the following original documents: State Certified Birth Certificate, High School Diploma or GED, DD-214 if applicant has prior military service, valid driver’s license and official sealed transcripts for any colleges attended, at the time the application is submitted.******Salary Range:******$22.53/hr.*The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce.***If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please call [phone] or email [e-mail].**Company: Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS