Juvenile Detention Officer

Unified Government of Wyandotte County; United States; On-site; USD 25,605 - 36,468; Full time

Job summary

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County is seeking a dedicated professional to supervise juvenile offenders detained in Detention. Responsibilities include overseeing activities, assisting in admissions, and ensuring documentation accuracy.

Qualified candidates must possess at least a high school diploma, be 21 years or older, and have relevant training or experience. The position offers rotational 12-hour shifts with extensive time off. A background check is required.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Minimum of three semester hours in adolescent development or related subjects.
• Must pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise juvenile offenders detained in Detention.
• Assist in admission and discharge of residents.
• Ensure accurate documentation of offenders’ actions.

Skills

Supervision

Active Listening

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities include direct supervision of juvenile offenders detained in Detention.

Duties include assisting in the admission and discharge of residents, 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, providing support and structure for detained juveniles through fair and consistent enforcement of rules, application of consequences, 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.
• Minimum of three semester hours of college-level study in adolescent development, psychology or related subject; or forty-five clock hours of 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.

Salary

Salary Range: $22.53/hr.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values an inclusive workforce.

Contact

If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please call [phone] or email [e-mail].