JUVENILE DETENTION ASSISTANT

Posting number: 31716

Department: Juvenile Justice

Job classification: JUVENILE DETENTION ASSISTANT

Posting type: Open

Categories: Legal, Safety

Summary

The Clark County Juvenile Justice Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Juvenile Detention Assistant position. This position is responsible for providing safety, security, sight and sound supervision for juveniles in an institutional setting; conduct perimeter checks around the buildings and grounds; and intaking new juveniles and writing reports. The ideal candidate will be available to work nights and weekends and be proficient in defensive tactics.  

THIS POSITION REQUIRES THAT YOU MUST BE AT LEAST TWENTY-ONE (21) YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPOINTMENT. 

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL SOME POSITIONS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES FROM LAS VEGAS, 2400 ANGEL PEAK PL, LAS VEGAS, NV 89124.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions.? The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment.? The successful selected candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Examples of duties

Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school AND one (1) year of full-time experience working with and caring for juveniles, preferably with at risk juveniles OR college level course work in Criminal Justice, Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, Education or related behavioral science. Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Minimum Age: Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age at time of appointment.

Working Conditions: Work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts. Work in violent, traumatic or highly charged emotional environments. Specified positions may be assigned to a remote work site at high elevation. May be subject to exposure to blood and air borne diseases.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted. Must not have any qualifying offense that violates the standards required by NRS 62B.223 and/or NRS 62G.223.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

Qualifications

• Personally and electronically monitors juveniles in residential facilities; patrols buildings and grounds. 
• Conducts and records bed checks; rep