Salary $21.00 Hourly Location 629 6th Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA Job Type Part-time Job Number 2026-104 Department Southwest Iowa Juvenile Detention Center Opening Date 09/11/2026 Closing Date 10/11/2026 11:59 PM Central

ANNOUNCEMENT & PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Southwest Iowa Juvenile Detention Center, located in Council Bluffs, is looking for part-time Youth Detention Workers. This is an

EXCELLENT

opportunity for those interested in law enforcement, social work, criminal justice, mental health services, education, psychology, etc., to gain experience working with at risk youth. The detention center is a 25-bed locked facility that houses both male and female juveniles between the ages of 12 and 17 years old. An individual in this position can expect to work part-time hours, flexible around other employment and college coursework. Shifts and hours available include days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. Other great benefits of this position include: Weekend differential pay of .50/hr. Time and a half holiday pay Earned vacation Paid training Uniforms provided Potential for full-time advancement IPERS covered employment Paid internships Please note, you MUST include 3 references with your application!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Youth Corrections Worker is responsible for, but not limited to the following duties: Ensuring the safety and security of all juveniles and the facility The direct supervision and care of detained youth Intake process of detained juveniles Conduct group sessions Guide the juveniles through daily programming

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY

Experience working with youth preferred, but not required. Ability to be a role model and positive influence for at risk youth.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSES

High School Diploma or equivalent (prefer college hours). Must be able to pass a thorough background check, pre-employment health and drug screens.