Juvenile Detention Officer 0444029

Washington County, Arkansas; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

EAP program

APERS retirement

Vacation time

Sick time

Holiday time

Job summary

Washington County is seeking a Juvenile Detention Officer to operate the detention center safely for up to 36 youths ages 10–18. This full-time role requires an overnight weekend schedule (Friday–Monday, 9pm–7am) while maintaining daily security and care.

Applicants must pass a criminal background check, obtain required security clearances, and submit to pre-employment drug testing and a physical examination. Benefits include health/dental/vision, life insurance, EAP, and retirement program.

Qualifications

• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and a physical examination.
• Must obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.

Responsibilities

• Operate the juvenile detention center on a daily basis.
• Provide a safe, secure, and caring environment for youths.
• Work scheduled shifts with on-call availability for sick calls and emergencies.

Job description

WASHINGTON COUNTY IS UNDER A BURN BAN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Pay Grade: 09

Workday & Hours: 40 hours a week 10 hour days This is an overnight weekend position Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 9pm-7am

Job Application:

Workday & Hours: 40 hours a week 10 hour days (Day & Night shifts)

Benefits Eligibility: Eligible (Health - Dental - Vision - Life Insurance - EAP Program - Retirement APERS -Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System)

Vacation, Sick time, Holiday time

Job Summary:

The Juvenile Detention Officer is responsible for the daily operation of the detention center. Juvenile Detention Officers provide a safe, secure, and caring environment for up to 36 juveniles ages 10-18. They will work a scheduled shift and be on-call as needed to accommodate officer(s) sick calls and facility emergencies.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required, this position is subject to pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

ALL NEW AND REHIRES MUST PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST AND ARE SUBJECT TO A PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND VERIFICATION OF INFORMATION PROVIDED.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
Washington County is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.