Purpose of the Position

Subsequent year salaries are as follows:

Year 1 - $17.85/hour
Year 2- $18.74/ hour
Year 3- $19.68/hour

Voluntary Overtime Available
Three (3) shifts - 6 AM - 2 PM, 2 PM - 10 PM, and 10 PM - 6 AM.

Shift are decided at time of offer by Hiring manager based on needs of the department.
Some positions are eligible for Evening or Night Shift Differential.

Join our supportive, and reliable Juvenile Detention team. Be a part of our Court Center community! Currently reviewing applications.

Responsible for the safety and well-being of youth referred to the Juvenile Court Detention Center. Develops positive working relationships with youth.
Monitors and maintains a structured, caring, safe, healthy, learning environment for youth. Monitors and maintains security and control of the structured detention environment.

Do you remember a person you looked up to when you were a youth?

Maybe they helped you perfect a skill, taught you how to do something new, or gave the best advice for dealing with disagreements. Experience the fulfillment of helping our youth meet their goals and develop new skills in a therapeutic environment.

Exceptional benefits:

• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• 15 paid vacation days, 11 holidays, and 15 days of sick leave
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
• Employer-paid Short -term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement $5,250 per year
• Health Wellness discount program
• Mental and Behavioral Health Benefits
• Paid Training with Advancement Opportunities

Upon yearly anniversary, 56 hours of sick time accrued, less usage, may be rolled over to vacation time.

Essential Functions

• Implements and delivers programs to youth, supporting detention philosophy, goals and objectives.
• Provides effective role modeling and mentoring to youth in the facility.
• Instructs youths on various skills for future use and success, such as anger management, filling out employment applications, and understanding employment processes.
• Observes the behaviors of youth and situations that occur, recalls facts and prepares written reports.
• Determines detainee rule infractions, takes appropriate action, and reports violations and incidents.
• Maintains rosters and daily logs, and prepares incident, discipline and progress reports.
• Performs in processing of new detainees, which includes a safety and security check of their person and property. Follows in-processing procedures and orients the youths to the booking procedure.
• Escorts youth to and from courtrooms and throughout the facility. Drives a court vehicle to transport youth to various appointments external to the center.
• Reacts to physical confrontations and emergency situations quickly and effectively using sanctioned defensive tactics skills.
• Applies restraining techniques requiring physical strength and coordination when necessary. Assists other officers.

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses, Certificates & Physical Conditions

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
A valid Arizona Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Typically performs duties in a secure institution and may lift a detainee, materials, or equipment of 50 lbs or less. Incumbents are required to stand and walk for at least half of their scheduled work shift and physically required to bend, reach, kneel, crouch, crawl and stoop.

The Arizona Superior Court in Pima County and the Pima County Juvenile Court Center offer the same benefits as those offered to other employees working for Pima County. We offer a competitive benefits package to benefits eligible employees, which includes medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation and sick leave. Some benefits require contributions by employees in addition to contributions made by the employer. Please see the link below for a complete description of the offerings.
Pima County Benefits

Retirement Plan participation is mandatory for all eligible employees in which the employer and the employee contribute a certain percentage of the employee's salary. Find more information by clicking the below link.

Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP)

Full-time employees of government organizations may be able to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information click Student Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid.

Education Reimbursement Program: The program will provide up to $5,250 per calendar year towards the cost of tuition, required books, registration fees, and laboratory fees. The Employee’s lifetime maximum benefit would be for reimbursement of one Bachelor’s degree and one Master’s degree.