Juvenile Detention Officer - McLean County, IL, United States - County of McLean, IL

County of McLean, IL
County of McLean, IL
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McLean County, IL, United States

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Description

Department:

  • Court Services
  • Job Status:
  • Full-Time

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Position Announcement

Job Title:
Juvenile Detention Officer

Starting Hourly Rate:
$22.5110

Position Status:
Full-Time

Work Schedule:
Varies; includes nights, weekends, and holidays

Position Summary


The Juvenile Detention Officer maintains a safe, clean, and secure environment that deals with each youth in a fair, firm, consistent, and compassionate manner, treating each juvenile with respect and dignity while holding them to behavioral expectations.

Work is performed according to state law, department and county policies and procedures. The Juvenile Detention Officer will work with court involved youth in a secure twenty-four-hour detention setting.

This position requires an individual who can deal with all youth in a fair, firm, compassionate and consistent manner while reinforcing positive behavior expectations.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assists with the admission process; completes appropriate admission documents; performs strip and clothing searches; provides orientation to new detainees.
  • Performs security, safety, and custodial care duties; performs physical plant searches; performs head counts; transports detainees for court hearing and medical appointments.
  • Provides guidance, care, and support to detainees and facilitates constructive relationships; responds to crisis situations in a safe, effective manner; prepares and serves meals; observes and records behavior pattern changes in juveniles.
  • Keeps areas clean and neat, washes detainee clothing.
  • Assists with the release process; makes proper identification of all juveniles prior to release and completes release documents.
  • Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory training.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Some knowledge of juvenile behavior and effective communication techniques.
  • Some knowledge of criminal justice administration as it pertains to juveniles.
  • Knowledge of local government operations, Human Resource related programs, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to provide guidance, care, and support to detainees and to facilitate constructive relationships.
  • Ability to exercise authority with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
  • Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
  • Ability to physically restrain persons during detention activities.
  • Ability to pursue individuals on foot (i.e., run) during detention activities.
  • Ability to lift and/or move heavy objects and/or persons during rescue activities.
  • Ability to visually read written reports, correspondence, and supervise youth.
  • Ability to hear and understand spoken communication with other individuals in person and using a telephone or radio.
  • Ability to treat juveniles with respect and dignity while reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Ability to obtain compliance with detention facility rules and regulations.
  • Ability to successfully complete mandatory training.
  • Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, other court services staff, juveniles and family members, and the general public.
  • Ability to deal properly with confidential and sensitive matters.

Required Qualifications

  • Able and willing to work any shift and attend all mandatory training and meetings.
  • Must meet all state requirements for probation/detention officers in the State of Illinois.
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University.
  • Currently on the Administrative Office of Illinois Courts hiring eligibility list.
  • Reside within the 11th Judicial Circuit within six (6) months of employment.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must hold a valid driver's license.
  • Successfully pass a criminal and DCFS background check and drug screening
  • Valid Illinois Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

  • Course work in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, or related field.
  • Experience working with adolescents, or experience in treatment, detention, or similar setting.

Physical Attributes/Demands

  • Must possess physical strength and agility with freedom from disabling defect.
  • Must be able to pursue individuals on foot and physical restrain persons.
  • Must be able to lift and/or move heavy objects and/or persons during rescue activities.
  • Must possess cognitive ability to exercise independent judgement and initiative.

Work Environment


The Juvenile Detention Officer will work in a secure environment that is temperature-controlled consisting of a twenty-six (26) bed facility that houses males and females ranging from ten (10) to twenty-one (21) years old.

During transport and other related job duties, the Juvenile Detent
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