Juvenile Detention Officer

Ottawa, IL
LaSalle County Sheriff's Office

Salary: $ 48,547.20 per year

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:

  • 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 detention facility.
  • 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 at AOIC’s discretion.
  • 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.

https://lasallecountyil.gov/615/Employment