Youth Care & Security Attendant

Washtenaw County Health Department; Michigan; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Washtenaw County Health Department seeks a detention home staff member to provide secure custody of residents, monitor entrances, and support daily operations. The role includes room checks, logs, transport, and coordinating with oncoming shifts to ensure safety and order.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Michigan Driver’s License, and at least two years of experience with delinquent youth. Union positions receive first consideration.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan Vehicle Operator's License is required.
• Possession of a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in working with delinquent children in a youth-oriented setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides secure custody of detention home residents and prevents unauthorized entry using monitoring systems.
• Attends to scheduled room checks and monitors wards in their rooms.
• Maintains control station, logs information, and handles incoming calls.
• Tends to personal needs of wards and manages access to rooms and supplies.
• Checks for contraband, enforces detention rules, and communicates daily activity to the next shift.
• Processes admissions, arranges placement, prepares rooms, and handles related paperwork.
• Interacts with law enforcement during admissions and escorts wards as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Washtenaw County Health Department seeks a detention home staff member to provide secure custody of residents, monitor entrances, and support daily operations. The role includes room checks, logs, transport, and coordinating with oncoming shifts to ensure safety and order.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Michigan Driver’s License, and at least two years of experience with delinquent youth. Union positions receive first consideration.