Juvenile Detention Officer Lead - Juvenile Court (0626)

Juvenile Detention Officer Lead - Juvenile Court (0626)

Salary

$56,792.00 - $59,631.60 Annually

Location

Flagstaff, AZ

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Job Number

0804739

Department

Juvenile Court

Opening Date

06/10/2026

Closing Date

6/26/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

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Nature of Work

Performs supervision and administration of the juvenile detention staff; under supervision performs work of moderate difficulty to maintain operations and the safety and supervision of the juvenile detention facility; performs work of moderate difficulty coordinating and leading staff; performs related work as assigned; and accepts rotating shifts and post assignments.

Typical Duties

(Illustrative Only)

• Works diligently to build positive working relationships with detention leadership, and detention staff members to create a positive structure and a caring, safe, healthy, learning environment for detained youth;
• Assists in the successful implementation of court and detention division initiatives, programs, and activities;
• Works with detention leadership in the hiring and selection processes of new staff;
• Assists leadership with new employee training and staff development;
• Monitors work activities of subordinate officers; may assist in the evaluation of Detention Officers by providing feedback to management regarding work performance.
• Helps to identify individual youth's needs, challenges, and strengths in order to provide individualized services to each youth that promote positive outcomes from their detention experience;
• Ensures staff compliance and fidelity to Federal, State, County and related laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures for the detention center; determines rule infractions, takes appropriate action, and reports violations and/or incidents.
• Ensures safety and security of the juvenile detention facility including the facility inspections, security and safety checks;
• Handles emergency or crisis situations, including situation review and debriefing;
• Processes new arrivals into detention facility and the release of youth out of the detention facility
• Escorts juveniles throughout the facility, restrained or unrestrained; maintains appropriate level of safety and security during juvenile movement.
• Observes the behaviors of juveniles and situations that occur, recalls facts and prepares accurate and detailed written reports;
• Reacts to physical confrontations and emergency situations quickly and effectively using sanctioned techniques; takes appropriate actions to effectively de-escalate situations and applies mechanical restraints as necessary;
• May testify in court;
• Drives a court vehicle to transport juveniles, as required.
• Utilizes Juvenile On-Line Tracking System (JOLTS)
• Oversee and ensure equipment is operating correctly and maintained. Including control room equipment, fire system and duty equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: Incumbents will be required to stand and walk for at least half of their scheduled work shift and are required to possess the independent body mobility to bend, reach, kneel, crouch, crawl, stoop, and sit for prolonged periods of time and/or drive a vehicle; manual dexterity to reach, and grasp; handwrite or use computer keyboard; vision sufficient to see and read; hear and speak to communicate with customers in person and over the phone; may lift or restrain a detainee, may lift, push or pull materials or equipment of 50 lbs. or less.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a related field and two years working with juveniles in a residential setting; OR

Associates degree in a related field and three years working with juveniles in a residential setting; OR

Four years working with juveniles in a residential setting; OR

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment. Must submit to background check prior to hire. Persons convicted of a felony are not eligible for hire within the Juvenile Detention facility. Forty hours of orientation training are required within first month on the job. Sixteen additional hours of COJET certified training are required each year.

Must obtain an Arizona drivers license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment. Final job offer will be contingent upon a satisfactory 5-year Arizona Motor Vehicle Report.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with at-risk youth in a structured setting.

• Experience or documented training in Trauma-Informed Care.

• Experience or documented training in youth de-escalation techniques.

• Experience creating and implementing youth-based programs.

• Team-leading or supervisory experience.

This position is safety sensitive.

This position is non-exempt from overtime.

This position requires the ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of:

• Basic principles and methods of treatment for juvenile delinquency
• Child and adolescent development theories and application
• Effects of substance abuse and addiction
• Dynamics of behavioral and emotional problems in children
• Crisis intervention and basic first aid techniques including CPR
• Detention policies and procedures and applicable state laws, rules and regulations
• Principles, methods and techniques of group and individual counseling

Working knowledge of:

• Practices and procedures of a juvenile detention facility
• Juvenile court proceedings
• Human behavior and various social, economic and cultural backgrounds
• Recordkeeping, documentation and report writing
• Adolescent group activity planning and leadership

Ability to:

• Plan and schedule the work of others
• Make appropriate decisions regarding methods of intervention and treatment
• Deal impartially with individuals of various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Employee Benefits

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits

package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:

(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits).

Vacation/Annual Leave

Sick Leave

10 Holidays Per Year

Health Care Insurance

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Group Life Insurance

Pre-Tax Deduction Plan

Sick Leave Conversion Plan

Personal Day Purchase Program

Vacation Sell Back Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Wellness Program

Long-Term Disability

Corrections Officer Retirement System

Employee Assistance Program

On-going Training Opportunities

Free bus transportation/ EcoPass bus pass

Elective Coverage

Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision

Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Tax-deferred investment program

Accidental and Disability Insurance

Short Term Disability

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JC1: Those who will be considering you for employment with the Coconino County Juvenile Court and Probation Department will use this application for reference. An extensive background investigation of your personal history will be conducted. Applicants will be required to take a polygraph examination to confirm the information in this application and to determine other items of background information. Probation officer applicants will be required to take a psychological examination. The existence of any of the conditions listed in this application may result in rejection from the selection process. These areas will be explored during an extensive background investigation and polygraph examinations. If you have used dangerous drugs within the last 5 years, you will not be considered for this position. Please for additional information. Please confirm you have read, understand, and agree to the aforementioned conditions and criteria by checking the box.

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JC2: Have you been dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Services?

• Yes
• No

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JC3: Are you a Non-U.S. citizen or not eligible for work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

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JC4: Are you younger than 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

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JC5: Do you need accommodation in the application or testing process due to a disability?

• Yes
• No

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JC6: Have you used dangerous/illegal drugs in the last 5 years?

• Yes
• No

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JC7: Please use this area to explain your "YES" answers to any of the above questions.

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Employer Coconino County

Address 219 E Cherry Ave

Flagstaff, Arizona, 86001

Phone 928-679-7100

Website http://www.coconino.az.gov