Full Time 3Rd - Shift Juvenile Detention Officer

HOURS: 40 hours per week (3rd shift - 11:00 Pm to 7:00 Am)

The Adams County Juvenile Detention Center strives to fulfill our philosophy of providing a safe, secure, and structured environment for delinquent youth placed under our care. Our department of 22 Detention Officers, Administrators, and 5 support staff serve the citizens of Adams County.

The Detention Officer position works in tandem with a team of Detention Officers to serve a resident population of up to 30 residents and is supported by a Supervisor, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent. The objective of this position is to provide a safe, secure, structured environment for delinquent youth, staff, and provide reports to the Judiciary.

We are looking for someone who can establish working relationships with a wide array of people and work under stressful circumstances. A good candidate would have good problem solving, organizational, oral, written and computer skills, while also possessing the qualities of integrity, professionalism, dependability, confidentiality, flexibility, and a willingness to learn new skills. They would exhibit the ability and drive to thrive in a team environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Be a citizen of the United States. Be a resident of the State of Illinois within 90 days of the date of appointment. Availability to work a variable schedule. Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test.
This role requires work performed in and around a Juvenile Detention facility; subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, physically restraining detainees, and lifting of objects up to or exceeding 50 pounds.

BENEFITS:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance and wellness program
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• $15,000.00 Life insurance policy
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), Employee contributes 4.5% of earnings. The County contributes 6.77%.
• Short term disability offered through IMRF
• $200.00 fitness reimbursement per year
• Vision and dental insurance
• Additional life insurance
• Flexible spending plan
• Credit union

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provide security, care, and supervision of residents mainly during sleeping hours.
• Respond appropriately and professionally to emergencies using appropriate continuum of force.
• Assist in receiving incoming residents.
• Establish a positive and professional working relationship with internal and external stakeholders, including supervisors, co-workers, outside law enforcement agencies, lawyers, transport personnel, county, state and federal personnel and agencies, and community members.
• Complete tasks and directives as assigned by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and/or Shift Supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• If not yet living in Illinois, are you willing to or planning to move within 6 months of employment?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person