Juvenile Detention Officer Entry - Juvenile Probation (Prescott)

Juvenile Detention Officer Entry - Juvenile Probation (Prescott)

Salary

$24.12 - $37.38 Hourly

Location

Prescott, AZ

Job Type

Full Time - Non Exempt

Job Number

202600127

Department

Juvenile Probation

Opening Date

04/24/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Role

Under close supervision, performs security work of routine difficulty in the supervision, care, and welfare of juveniles in a detention center or in the community. Upon successful completion of the Juvenile Detention Officer Academy, a one-year probationary period and passing a proficiency test, the Juvenile Detention Officer Entry will be eligible for promotion to Juvenile Detention Officer Journey.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Observes, controls, and supervises juvenile detainees' activities.
• Maintains the safety and physical security of the facility, personnel, and juvenile detainees.
• Provides mentorship and develops the character and maturity of detained juveniles.
• Responds to emergencies or stressful situations quickly, calmly, and decisively.
• Processes juvenile detainee bookings and releases, maintains other detention records.
• Maintains records and reports.
• Testifies in court as needed.
• Operation of a control room including use of visual observation, radios, and various software.
• Operate a motor vehicle and transports juveniles to court and other court-ordered activities.
• Performs searches on detained juveniles and their living quarters.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

No experience required.

Additional Requirements:

All persons applying for employment with the Juvenile Court must possess integrity, honesty, dependability, accuracy, initiative, good judgement, and courtesy. Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license. Must complete detention officer certification within one (1) year of hire. Must complete defensive tactics and/or similar restraint training within one (1) year of hire. Must complete an internal intensive training program within three (3) months of hire. U.S. citizen or have legal resident status. Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age. Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal history check, psychological examination, urinalysis screening for illicit drugs, and driving records check through the Motor Vehicles Division.

May be required to successfully pass a polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, physical examination, and/or credit check.

Other Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of juvenile probation services.
• Principles of human behavior.
• Criminal justice system and community resources.
• Search, transportation, and restraint procedures.
• Counseling and interviewing techniques.
• Mentorship and character development.
• Court proceedings.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.
• De-escalation and ability to develop rapport with detainees.

Ability to:

• Observe or monitor objects, data and/or behavior to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
• Work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, nights, and graveyard.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion.
• Work professionally and effectively with co-workers, clients, victims of crime, witnesses, and the public.
• Demonstrate proficiency in verbal de-escalation, physical restraints, and defensive techniques.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:

The work environment is associated with an office and field environment year-round in all weather conditions and includes exposure to loud noise, blood borne pathogens, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals. This is a highly public position where contact with public may be in challenging situations.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effectively in-person, telephonically and via radio. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to occasionally lift and carry items up to 50 pounds. Physical ability in the following is required: 1) Forcefully raise arms above head, 2) Perform minor aerobic activity, 3) Stand for up to 2 hours at a time, 4) Engage in balanced movements, 5) Forceful extension of the arms, 6) Ability to bend and fully extend legs. 7) Be able to sustain long periods of bending at the waist and kneeling (application/use of mechanical and physical restraint devices).

Additional Job Information:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Grade: 7

Classification: Classified

Safety Sensitive: Yes

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to

Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

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01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

03

In an effort to comply with the Department of Justice Standards for Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), you will be required to answer the following questions: Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997)?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the previous question?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Yavapai County Government

Address 1015 Fair Street

Room 338

Prescott, Arizona, 86305

Phone (928) 771-3252

Website https://yavapaiaz.gov/