Juvenile Detention Officer, Lead

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The Superior Court in Pinal County values your experience. We review every candidate for a salary offer that is both equitable and applicable to the position range. The salary in this posting represents our starting minimum to midpoint of range. Based upon your direct experience and background, a salary offer will likely be presented to you within this range.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.

WHY US?

Pinal County and the Superior Court offer amazing benefits. Who knew there was a workplace that wants to see your wellbeing by providing you with a Sabbatical starting at 5 years of service? Plus paid vacation, sick, and holidays? And benefit plans that include things like hospital coverage, pharmacy, medical, vision, dental... and more! We strive to work hard and reward hard work with our perks and balance. Benefits | Pinal County, AZ

• Implements and delivers programs to juveniles, supporting detention philosophy, goals and objectives.
• Assists supervisors in the successful implementation of court and detention division initiatives, programs, and activities.
• Provides effective role modeling and mentoring to juveniles in the facility.
• Assists in the training and monitoring of work activities for subordinate officers; may assist in the evaluation of Detention Officers by providing feedback to management on the work activities for subordinate officers.
• Assesses effectiveness of work team's implementation of behavior management program and facilitates continuous improvement processes including staff training and program development.
• Observes the behaviors of juveniles and situations that occur, recalls facts and prepares written reports.
• Monitors the detention facility to ensure a safe environment for both the juveniles and staff.
• Observes and ensures security of the facility in accordance with applicable Federal, State, County and related laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures for the detention center; determines rule infractions, takes appropriate action, and reports violations and/or incidents.
• Prepares incident reports, updates logs for daily activities, documents and/or reports pertinent incidents to supervision.
• Processes new arrivals into detention facility.
• Escorts juveniles to and from Superior Court courtrooms and throughout the facility, restrained or unrestrained; maintains appropriate level of safety and security during juvenile movement.
• Drives a court vehicle to transport juveniles, as required.
• Reacts to physical confrontations and emergency situations quickly and effectively using sanctioned techniques; takes appropriate actions to effectively de-escalate situations and applies mechanical restraints as necessary.
• Performs physical searches such as pat-downs and strip searches in accordance with statutory requirements.
• May testify at hearing or in court.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Minimum 21 years of age at time of hire; AND
• High school diploma or equivalent GED; AND
• Three (3) years of experience monitoring, mentoring and providing direct services to juveniles in a juvenile detention center, group care facility, criminal justice or educational environment; OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

• Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire.
• CPR, Food handlers certifications required within 90 days of hire.
• Will be required to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and some overtime, as scheduled.
• Will be require to successfully complete a thorough background investigation.
• Subject to immediate callout when an emergency occurs.

• The purpose of juvenile detention, court and justice system environments.
• Applicable Federal, State, County and related laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures for the detention center.
• Report preparation and record keeping as they pertain to court system.
• Adolescent behavior and supervision methods for juveniles.
• Security considerations and measures.
• Follow instructions, both verbal and written.
• Assign and lead work; assist in enforcing applicable Federal, State, County and related laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures for the detention center.
• Maintain confidentiality in court related matters.
• Observe behaviors and quickly analyze situations, detect problems and recall facts, respond to emergencies or stressful situation calmly, quickly, and decisively.
• Use a personal computer, electronic networks and other information and communications technologies.
• Prepare clear, concise reports to management.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to audiences of various social, cultural, ethnic, educational and economic backgrounds.