Juvenile Detention Officer

Juvenile Detention Officer

The Juvenile Detention Officer operates under the belief that all youth and families have the capacity for change while striving to provide a safe and secure environment in an institutional setting. Successful Juvenile Detention Officers have integrity and use teamwork and critical thinking to teach skills and encourage youth offenders toward positive change while promoting accountability, responsibility, and positive values.

Day, evening, and night shift work is required on a regular and rotating basis and you must be available to work holidays and weekends. Applicants will work five (5) eight-hour shifts and will be hired for the 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. shift or the 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. shift, subject to staffing needs and availability. Assignments are at the Durango Detention Center located at 3131 W Durango, Phoenix, Arizona 85009. All Candidates will be required to complete a Candidate Assessment Day as part of the hiring process. The Assessment Day will be from 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m. and consist of a tour of the detention facility and operations, screening assessments, and an interview. The following date is the last available Assessment Day for 2025. Please check your availability to attend prior to applying.

Next Candidate Assessment Date : Monday, October 20

The Juvenile Probation Department of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing innovative and efficient juvenile justice services grounded in evidenced-based practices and research. These services improve the safety of our community, hold youth accountable through developmentally appropriate orientation, and ensure the public's trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. Join our Juvenile Probation Department in its mission to promote public safety through positive change as we connect youth to the community and provide opportunities that are delivered with fairness, dignity, and respect.

Position Qualifications : We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications :

• High school diploma or GED
• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age by the time they complete the detention academy
• Candidates will be required to successfully complete a background / reference check, polygraph, and pre-employment psychological evaluation prior to hire
• Positions in Detention are subject to Tuberculosis (TB) testing. All offers of employment are subject to the successful completion of new employee processing and a negative TB result prior to the start date

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Essential Job Task (This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned) :

Working Conditions : Work will be conducted in a secure detention facility. Work regularly requires climbing of stairs, standing, maintaining focus and sight and sound supervision of detained juveniles and may include noisy, crowded areas. It may include exposure to disruptive people, uncomfortable physical conditions, including heat, cold, wetness, strong odors, dust, pollen, and blood borne pathogens. May include kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, lifting, grasping, hearing, and seeing (including ability to clearly distinguish and identify colors), and repetitive motions. Requires frequently exerting force up to 20 pounds, and occasionally 50 pounds of force to move objects. Requires sufficient strength and coordination for restraining and / or carrying the weight of adults and may require driving. Must be willing to work any shifts as assigned that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.