Juvenile Detention Officer

Lucas County; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucas County in Toledo, Ohio seeks staff for a role focused on safeguarding youth in custody. The position requires courtesy, a professional demeanor, confidentiality, and the ability to work with a diverse group of people.

Candidates must be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver’s license, and be prepared for comprehensive pre-employment screening including medical and background checks. This essential position involves daily responsibilities to care for youth, including reporting for

Qualifications

• Must be courteous with a professional business demeanor.
• Must maintain confidentiality given sensitive information.
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
• Awareness of cultural values and biases when interacting with diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Courtesy

Professional demeanor

Confidentiality

Diversity awareness

Job description

Appearance/Personality

Courtesy and a professional business demeanor and presentation are essential. Due to the personally sensitive nature of information in this area, confidentiality is essential. Must have the ability to work well with a diverse group of people. Must be able to use awareness of cultural values and biases to work effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.

Special Requirements

Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age; have a valid driver’s license; and submit to a pre‑employment screening (including physical exam, psychological exam, TB screen, drug screen) criminal record check and in‑depth reference check. In this position there is a high probability of experiencing situations that involve an elevated stress level while dealing with violent or uncooperative youth. This position is considered an ESSENTIAL POSITION to care for the children in the custody of JDC; staff will be required to report every day scheduled, including holidays and during inclement weather or emergencies.