Juvenile Detention Officer - Night Shift (Thu-Sun)

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

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.