Youth Detention Security Coordinator (HELP Program)

Monroe County; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe County seeks a Youth Detention Security Coordinator for the HELP Program at the Monroe County Department of Human Services. The role requires ensuring safety and security within a secure detention facility serving pre-trial and post-sentencing youth, with duties including fire prevention and de-escalation of high-stress situations.

The position operates 24/7 under supervision of the Assistant Director of Children’s Center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, plus one year of related security experience or an associate degree
• Or three years of related security experience as described above
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above

Responsibilities

• Provide increased safety and security at the Center.
• Address fire prevention.
• De-escalate volatile situations under stressful conditions.
• Facility operates on a 24/7 basis.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in public safety/criminal justice or closely related field

Three years of related security experience

Job description

Youth Detention Security Coordinator (HELP Program)

Title: Youth Detention Security Coordinator (HELP Program)

Deadline: November 20, 2026 5:00pm

Salary: $56,138- $67,087 annually

Agency/Dept.: Human Services

Description of Duties

This is a security position at the Monroe County Department of Human Services located at a specialized secure detention (SSD) facility for pre-trial and post-sentencing detention of youth who are alleged or sentenced ‘adolescent offenders'. The facility is part of the Monroe County Children’s Detention Center. Duties involve providing increased safety and security at the Center including addressing fire prevention. Duties are performed under stressful conditions and can include physically de-escalating volatile situations. The facility operates on a 24/7 basis. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Children’s Center or other higher-level staff member. Does related work as required.

HELP PROGRAM : Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Program. This program streamlines the appointment process to allow Monroe County to hire diverse, qualified permanent employees quickly and without examinations.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus EITHER:

• Graduation with an Associate’s degree in a public safety, emergency services, criminal justice or closely related field, plus one (1) year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in an occupation involved with the enforcement of peace and order such as guard, police officer, correction officer, forest ranger, or armored vehicle guard; OR,
• Three (3) years paid full time or its part-time equivalent experience as described in (A) above; OR,
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Current registration as a Security Guard with the New York State Department of State.