Youth Detention Specialist (Part-Time) — Make a Difference

Churchill County; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Churchill County seeks a part-time Detention Specialist to provide temporary care and custody of juveniles in a correctional residential facility. The role includes monitoring safety, preparing meals, and performing custodial duties on a tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities include bed checks, reporting incidents, supervising activities, and assisting with intake procedures while adhering to safety-sensitive policies and pre-employment drug testing requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED; AND one (1) year of experience with at-risk youth; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Associate's Degree in Psychology, Counseling or a closely related field is desirable.
• Bilingual ability in Spanish and English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Personally and electronically monitors juveniles in residential facilities; patrols buildings and grounds.
• Conducts and records bed checks; reports unusual situations to Senior staff.
• Receives and gives procedural directions to incoming juveniles; prepares space and supplies for juveniles.
• Observes and reports unusual or inappropriate behavior and emergency situations to professional staff; ensures the safety and security of assigned juveniles; provides aid and calls for medical assistance.
• Oversees activities; physical fitness, counseling, phone calls, hygiene, meals, snacks, visits; informs supervisor of unusual events or operational needs.
• Release and prepares youth for transportation; escorts youth to various locations.

Skills

Safety and security

Crisis intervention

Communication

Records management

Detainee restraint

Observation

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma/GED

Experience with at-risk youth (1 year)

Associate's Degree desirable

Job description

Churchill County seeks a part-time Detention Specialist to provide temporary care and custody of juveniles in a correctional residential facility. The role includes monitoring safety, preparing meals, and performing custodial duties on a tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities include bed checks, reporting incidents, supervising activities, and assisting with intake procedures while adhering to safety-sensitive policies and pre-employment drug testing requirements.