Juvenile Detention Officer 0444034

Washington County Government; 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

Arkansas Public Employees Retirement

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Holiday Time

Job summary

Washington County is seeking a Juvenile Detention Officer to manage the daily operations of a detention center and ensure a safe, secure environment for up to 36 juveniles aged 10–18. The role involves working 10-hour day/night shifts from Thursday to Sunday, totaling 40 hours per week, with on-call coverage as needed.

Applicants must pass background checks, may be required to obtain security clearances, and will be subject to pre-employment drug testing.

Qualifications

• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Able to obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the juvenile detention center.
• Provide a safe, secure, and caring environment for up to 36 juveniles ages 10–18.

Job description

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

Pay Grade: 09

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

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.

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.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

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.