Juvenile Detention Officer

Posting Date

04/08/25

Application Deadline

04/22/25

Pay Range

Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$26.00 - $28.25 - $30.50 - $35.00

**** $3,000.00 Sign-On Bonus! *****

The above salary range is the expected starting pay for this position. Successful applicants will typically be compensated at a rate of $26.28/hr. Placement at a higher starting salary rate within the range may be considered depending on prior comparable, directly related law enforcement or corrections experience.

This position is non-exempt under the FLSA.

What We Offer

We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance. Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program. Click here to learn more!

Job Type

Classified – Judicial JMR

Department

About the Position

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.

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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 3:30 p.m. and consist of a tour of the detention facility and operations, screening assessments, and an interview. Please check your availability to attend prior to applying.

Next Candidate Assessment Dates:

Thursday, April 17th, 2025

Monday, April 21st, 2025

Thursday, May 1st, 2025

Wednesday, May 7th, 2025

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About the Juvenile Probation Department:

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:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Other Requirements:

• 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: