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ADA COUNTY JUVENILE SERVICES
6300 WEST DENTON STREET
BOISE, IDAHO 83704

https://adacounty.id.gov/juvenilecourt/juvenile-detention-center/

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Updated: May 02, 2022

Position Title: Detention Officer

Ada County Juvenile Services is currently hiring for Detention Officer. All candidates must complete the IMPACT exam through National Testing Network.

All candidates must complete a department application located here.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Supervises delinquent youth in a secure facility. Security and safety of residents and staff is a primary consideration. Meeting individual and group needs of residents through counseling, training, education, and a wide variety of programming.

SALARY INFORMATION: $17.75 day DOE $18.64 night

SHIFT INFORMATION:

5:50am –6:00pm
7:50am -8:00pm
9:50am -10:00pm
5:50pm –6:00am

The Juvenile Detention Center is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This position requires availability to work weekends, nights and holidays.

BENEFIT INFORMATION:

Medical, dental, vision plans
Paid leave 11 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave
Retirement through PERSI
Optional 401(k), Roth IRA, and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan with a county match up to 3%

CANDIDATE CONTACT PERSON:
Jessica Barawed
Detention Manager
208-577-4941
jbarawed@adacounty.id.gov

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW: Ada County Juvenile Services practices the balanced and restorative approach to juvenile justice, which emphasizes reducing the number of youth involved with the justice system, repairing the harm caused by juvenile crime, and giving victims and the community a voice in the process. Our agency employs approximately 150 people who provide services within four collaborative divisions: detention, probation, programs, and support services.

The purpose of the Detention Center is to provide for the care, protection, and well-being of youth, while helping to ensure the protection of the community. The facility has 3 wings and 2 pods, consisting of 71 beds. The Center has more than 50 trained professional staff who provide for the needs of residents twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

CITY/COUNTY/AREA INFORMATION: Ada County is located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2021 United States Census Estimate, the county had a population of 511,931,^[1] making it by far the state's most populous county; it is home to 26.8% of the state's population. The county seat and largest city is Boise,^[2] which is also the state capital.^[3] Ada County is included in the Boise metropolitan area.

POPULATION: 511,931

Job Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Detention Officer I

Supervises the activities of the Juvenile Center's residents;

Maintains safety of the unit and assures that security procedures are followed;

Makes regular security checks on rooms and facility and disciplines juveniles for rule infractions;

Handles intake and release functions when admitting or releasing juveniles from the facility;

Prepares a file on each juvenile admitted to the facility, and maintains a written record of activities;

Observes and records behavior including eating habits and resident hygiene, assists in physically controlling disturbed juveniles and responds to emergency situations;

Assists juveniles in cultivating appropriate social, behavioral, and interpersonal skills and attitudes useful in community living adjustments;

Provides supportive encouragement and guidance to youth on a personal basis, either in one-to-one or small group situations, and gives instruction, advice and assistance on personal problems;

Escorts medical staff to disperse medications to the residents, assists medical staff if necessary;

Assists in monitoring the control room, which includes controlling electric doors, monitoring telephones, keeping log books and directing visitors;

Responsible for handling emergency situations without immediate backup;

Responsible for handling minor medical issues and providing first aid and CPR when necessary;

Completes reports such as incident reports, child protection reports, and special reports;

Responsible for determining resident program level and assigning residents to program units; and

Responds to inquiries within scope of knowledge or transfers inquiries to the shift supervisor.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTION:

Takes photographs and fingerprints;

Transports residents to hospital and court;

Performs related functions as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Detention Officer I

High School diploma or high school equivalency required;

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology or related field, or Associates Degree and equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience is preferred;

Knowledge of and experience working with a culturally diverse groups of juveniles;

Ability to learn and apply policies and procedures;

Ability to interact with law enforcement, community professionals and parents;

Ability to operate a computer terminal, audio monitor, control room console and electronic locks;

Skill in the operation of a personal computer;

Ability to maintain records;

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships;

Ability to perform the duties of this position without a direct threat to the health or safety of the incumbent or others.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must meet PREA requirements;

Incumbents are subject to fingerprinting for the purpose of background investigation;

Must be CPR certified;

Must adhere to the Code of Ethics for ACJCS;

Must qualify for applicable POST requirements. Must become POST certified as a Detention Officer within one year of hire;

Must possess a valid driver’s license;

This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

POST CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: