Department
Adams County Juvenile Detention Center
200 North 52nd Street, Quincy, IL 62305
FLSA Classification
Non-Exempt (hourly); Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$23.55 hourly wage/ $48,984.00 annually (.20 cents shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance and wellness program
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), Employee contributes 4.5% of earnings. The County contributes 6.77%.
• $200.00 fitness reimbursement per year
• Vision and dental insurance
• Credit union
Special Requirements
1. Must have obtained a bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
2. Must be a United States citizen and possess a valid driver's license.
3. Must be a resident of Illinois within 90 days of hire.
4. Must be a minimum of 21 years old.
5. Must submit to a drug test and comprehensive background check prior to employment.
Reports to
Shift Supervisor, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent, Director of Court Services
Job Description Summary
Detention Officers provide daily supervision and facilitate behavioral programming for youths aged 17 and younger in a secure detention facility.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Provide security, care, and direct supervision of residents.
2. Facilitate and deliver cognitive behavioral programming designed to assist residents toward positive behavior modification.
3. Transportation of residents to and from various appointments and placement facilities.
4. Work with outside organizations such as, law enforcement agencies, lawyers, transport personnel, county, state and federal personnel and agencies, and community members in a positive and professional manner.
Competencies
Operate a variety of equipment, including computers, printers, physical restraint devices, radios, intercom systems, telephones.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
This role requires work performed in and around a juvenile detention facility; subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, physically restraining detainees, and lifting of objects up to or exceeding 100 pounds; exposure to combative youths may be involved.
Expected Hours of Work
1st shift-Sun. through Thurs. (7 am to 3 pm)
2nd Shift- Tues. through Sat. (3 pm to 11 pm)
Swing Shift- Thurs. through Mon. (hours include a mixture of both 1st and 2nd shift)
Hours of work during the initial training/on-boarding process will vary. Candidate may be assigned to other shifts temporarily during that time.
Travel
Overnight travel may be necessary to attend occasional training workshops.
AAP/EEO Statement
Adams County is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Other Responsibilities
Please note: Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please visit this link:
https://www.adamscountyil.gov/how-do-i/list-detail-pages/employment-opportunities
And complete the following forms:
Employment Application
Probation/Court Services/Juvenile Detention Supplement Application Background Check Authorization Form
Drug Test Consent Form
Please submit applications and forms to:
LaMarrio Rodgers - Superintendent
Adams County Juvenile Detention Center
200 North 52nd Street
Quincy, IL 62305
lrodgers@adamscountyil.gov
