Address
Form of work
SalaryHOURS: 40 hours per week (1st, 2nd, or swing shift)
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 and the Judiciary by being Agents of Change and providing evidence-based services and support.
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 direct supervision of residents.
- Facilitate and deliver programming designed to assist residents toward positive behavior change. This includes strategies for providing positive reinforcement, issuing consequences for behavioral infractions, and teaching social-emotional skills through the facilitation of group discussions.
- Transportation of residents to and from various appointments and placement facilities.
- 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 $22.01 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
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Quincy, IL 62305: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
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)
Experience:
- Corrections: 4 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
