Juvenile Detention Officer

Department: Juvenile Detention Position Control Number: 0425- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime Safety Sensitive Designation: This position is designated as safety-sensitive.

Random Drug/Alcohol Test: Yes Opening Date: August 11, 2026 Closing Date: August 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.

It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job.

The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time.

Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress.

Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant only to the extent medically and reasonably feasible.

An Equal Opportunity Employer JOB SUMMARY:Responsible for the supervision, control, and safety of juveniles detained in the Pulaski County Juvenile Detention facility and the maintenance of related records and reports.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Receives juveniles from various law enforcement agencies and verifies proper paperwork is provided for legal detainment.

Interviews juveniles to obtain basic personal information and medical history; completes intake paperwork.

Explains policies and procedures of Juvenile Detention Center to juveniles.

Performs necessary searches and seizures of weapons and illegal substances as required by law.Ensures proper storage of personal clothing and property.

Distributes clothing and personal hygiene items to juveniles as required.

Notifies juveniles families/guardians of admission to the Juvenile Detention Center.

Monitors juveniles visitation according to departmental policy.

Observes juveniles on a constant basis according to Departmental guidelines ensuring compliance with security standards.

Conducts established recreational programs with juveniles.

Transports juveniles to and from courts, treatment and diagnostic units, and other facilities in accordance with security policy.

Completes daily and weekly facility reports, incident reports, court lists, daily intake logs, and other records as required.

Transports laundry, food trays, and other supplies from appropriate county facilities to the detention center.

Responds to emergencies or disciplinary problems with juveniles according to pre-established department rules.

Cleans detention facilities as assigned.

Conducts daily room searches.

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