Juvenile Detention Officer

Oglesby, IL
LaSalle County Sheriff

Salary: $ 44,486 per year (starting) / $21.39 per hour

Essential Functions:

  • Be directly involved with residents by being present during program activities
  • Use verbal communication skills to manage behavior
  • Demonstrate appropriate behavior for residents through their personal actions
  • Explain rules and expectations to residents and verify understanding
  • Use the behavior management program consistently and fairly and in a non-punitive manner
  • Take immediate corrective action when rules are broken
  • Intervene in crisis situations using appropriate methods
  • Assist other staff in physical restraint situations. This includes physically removing the resident from the situation and
    transporting them to a secure area
  • Counsel residents for re-entry into daily program
  • Properly document daily activities, behavior of residents and unusual incidents as required
  • Use established procedures to ensure the safety and security of residents and staff
  • Conduct room and personal searches as directed
  • Conduct program activities in a safe and responsible manner
  • Have a working knowledge of emergency procedures
  • Assist with special assignments and new projects
  • Be accessible to listen to resident problems and offer advice within the limits of their training and experience
  • Attend all mandatory staff meetings
  • Assist the teacher in the classroom
  • Write reports for use by the Court
  • Serve as a role model for residents
  • Other duties as assigned or required
  • Performs all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the County’s Safety Policy and Procedure Manual

Requirements:

  • Complete Administrative Office of Illinois Courts (A.O.I.C.) Probation/Court Services Employment/Promotion Application
  • Applicant must appear on the A.O.I.C. Hiring Eligibility List and be a minimum of 21 years of age.
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or
  • Associate Degree (or have earned minimum 60 credit hours) from an accredited college or university or
  • High school diploma with at least two years of prior employment in law enforcement, residential/specialized care, or a
  • All employees hired under this waiver have five years to complete their degree from an accredited college or university.
  • This temporary educational waiver will extend through August 2025. At that time, the county intends to extend this date
    again with AOIC’s permission.
  • Must be able to operate office equipment and have experience with Microsoft Office programs.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal departments
    and externally within the scope of the judicial system.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.