Juvenile Detention Officer I

Mohave County; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohave County Superior Court & Probation is seeking a Juvenile Detention Officer to oversee, monitor and manage juveniles in the Mohave County Juvenile Detention Center. The role may require day, swing, or graveyard shifts to ensure continuous coverage.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with at least one year of related detention experience preferred and the ability to obtain/hold a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of juvenile detention or related facility experience preferred.
• Must have or obtain AZ driver's license and driving history will be reviewed.
• Must complete COJET training annually and pass pre-employment checks.
• U.S. citizen or legal resident; able to work long hours and in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, monitor and manage juveniles in Mohave County Juvenile Detention Center.
• Workday/swing or graveyard shifts as assigned.

Skills

Detention experience

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Do you desire a position where you make a difference in people's lives and serve justice? If so, the place to find that dream job is with the Mohave County Superior Court and Probation.

About the Mohave County Courts and Probation

The Mohave County Courts and Probation are a high-performing organization, with a collaborative team of innovators who work to improve our Courts and the services we provide. We hire people who will share our vision of making a difference in people's lives in the communities we serve.

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Under general supervision, undertakes and performs a variety of journey level tasks, duties and services related to overseeing, monitoring and managing juveniles held in the Mohave County Juvenile Detention Center. An employee in this classification may be assigned to workday/swing or the graveyard shift.

This is an ongoing recruitment. Positions will be filled as vacancies occur. If no position is immediately available, qualified applicants may be placed on a hiring register for future openings. Position will be open until filled. Initial review of applications will begin Friday, March 20, 2026.

Please see the job description for the job functions. A high school diploma or GED.

Candidates with one (1) year experience as a juvenile detention officer or related detention facility experience preferred OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT

Must complete annual training as required by the Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET). Must posses a valid State of Arizona Driver's License at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position. Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County. Must obtain within (60) days of employment and must maintain defensive driving certification and first aid/CPR certification. Depending on assignment, may be required to obtain and maintain van driver's license. Employees are subject to immediate callout when an emergency, disaster or breach of homeland security occurs. Employees shall be available, unless excused, to ensure the court is adequately staffed during and immediately following natural and/or manmade disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and acts of terrorism. This may require assisting other employees in the work unit in accomplishing assignments as necessary and the working of unusual, long hours over and extended period of time with infrequent breaks or rest periods. An employee who is working with an accommodation must meet with their supervisor and division head to discuss their requirement for response. Minimum of 21 years of age; U.S. citizen or have the legal resident status. Must successfully pass a pre-employment character and fitness background investigation, including but not limited to: fingerprinting and criminal history records check, Department of Child Safety (DCS) Central Registry check, (MVD) driving records check, psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, and submit to and pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen. This is a safety sensitive position.