A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.
$2,413.60 - $2,655.20/Biweekly DOE The ideal candidate: Passion for working with youth, with a genuine desire to support their growth and development. Strong interpersonal skills and emotional maturity to engage effectively with youth from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. A person of integrity, compassion, and humility, committed to serving as a positive influence. Team-oriented mindset, with a willingness to collaborate and support colleagues in a dynamic work environment. Positive role model, consistently demonstrating respectful behavior, accountability, and professionalism. Ability to mentor, guide, and inspire youth, encouraging positive change and fostering hope for a brighter future. Experience as a coach, mentor, teacher, or in a similar youth-focused role, either professionally or personally. Proven ability to multi-task, remain calm under pressure, and respond appropriately in high-stress or challenging situations. Committed to upholding department policies and procedures, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all. The minimum and preferred requirements are listed below. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures. Juvenile Corrections Officer
I MINIMUM
Equivalent to graduation from high school and some college coursework in a related field or one (1) year of work experience which has involved extensive public contact.
PREFERRED
In addition to the minimum, an Associate's degree from an accredited college with major coursework in psychology, administration of justice/criminology, behavioral or social sciences, social work, or related field and one (1) year experience working with juveniles in a Title 15 detention facility. Juvenile Corrections Officer
II MINIMUM
In addition to the requirements of the I level, one (1) year of experience in counseling and overseeing juveniles in a Title 15 detention facility equivalent to the County's class of Juvenile Corrections Officer I and successful completion of the Juvenile Counselor Core curriculum approved by Standards of Training and Corrections.
PREFERRED
In addition to the minimum, an Associate's degree from an accredited college with major coursework in psychology, administration of justice/criminology, behavioral or social sciences, social work or related field and up to three (3) years experience working in counseling and overseeing juveniles in a Title 15 detention facility equivalent to the County's class of Juvenile Corrections Officer I.
