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Reno County, Kansas

Youth Care Specialist/Juvenile Correctional Officer - Standby

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Hutchinson, KS (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/13/2026

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What they do

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.

$56,898 / year median in Kansas

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Youth Care Specialist/ Juvenile Correctional Officer - Standby Do you have a passion for working with children? This could be the place for you!

Reno County Mission :

We serve the community through effective leadership and innovation to enhance the quality of life in Reno County.

Reno County Values :

Professionalism, Ownership, Service, Integrity, Teamwork Work where we have a strong team culture! County employees work together across departments to solve challenges and improve services. The supportive, team-oriented environment fosters innovation and pride in service. Please complete a job application on our job portal at www.renocountyks.gov/Job-Openings.

Job Purpose and Objectives:

Provide a safe environment for the youth to learn socially acceptable behaviors. This is done through supervision of the youth and teaching new ways of dealing with situations and people. Provide physical, medical, and emotional care to the youth while they are in the facility. Responsibilities will include maintaining proper supervision, interpersonal relations, and public social skills.

Position Requirements and Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the complete job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements:

High school diploma or G.E.D. Some college or bachelor's degree in related field preferred with three (3) semester hours of college level study in adolescent development, psychology, or a related field or forty-five (45) hours in documented training in child care or child development or One (1) year of experience as a youth care worker or house parent in a facility serving youth of the same age. Employee is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all certification requirements relative to the position. Must be at least 21 years of age. Certifications /

Licenses:

Possess a valid Kansas driver's license. Attend required training sessions. For the complete job description, click here. Compensation within the listed pay range is tailored to relatable and transferrable experience.