Juvenile Detention Officer 0444034

Washington County Government; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

EAP Program

APERS Retirement

Job summary

Washington County Government is seeking a Juvenile Detention Officer to oversee daily operations in the Juvenile Detention Center. The role supports a safe and secure environment for up to 36 youths aged 10-18 and requires shift work with on-call availability to handle emergencies.

The position features a Thursday-Sunday 9PM-7AM schedule, 40 hours per week, and eligibility for benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, EAP, and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED this position is Thursday-Sunday 9PM-7AM

Position Title: Juvenile Detention Officer

Department: Juvenile Detention Center

Salary: $21.25 - $23.42/hr

Pay Grade: 09

Workday & Hours: 40 hours a week 10 hour days (Day & Night shifts)this position is Thursday-Sunday 9PM-7AM

Job Application:

Workday & Hours: 40 hours a week 10 hour days (Day & Night shifts) this position is Thursday-Sunday 9PM-7AM

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.

Job Description:

Juvenile Detention Officer

Required Qualifications:

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.

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.