JUVENILE DETENTION SPECIALIST I/II

The Clark County Department of Juvenile Justice Services is seeking qualified candidates to apply for Juvenile Detention Specialist I/II (JDS) who is responsible for supervising youth in Juvenile Detention. They are responsible for monitoring youth safety and security. Also, this candidate is responsible to provide direct observation and supervision of youth, to provide guidance and general custodial care of youth, to provide programming for youth, and to complete other assigned duties in Juvenile Detention.

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

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

Juvenile Detention Specialist I: $26.05 - $40.33 Hourly
Juvenile Detention Specialist II: $28.11 - $43.55 Hourly

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 at either level 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 confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Education and Experience: 

Juvenile Detention Specialist I - Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Education or Special Education, Behavioral Science, Counseling, Early Childhood, Health Science, Child Development, Communication, Public or Business Administration or a closely related field. Experience working with youth is desirable.  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.

Juvenile Detention Specialist II - In addition to the above, two (2) years of full-time experience providing casework/counseling services, assessments or treatment services to children in a child welfare, social service, juvenile justice and/or residential setting. 

Working Conditions: Work evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Work under potentially life-threatening emergency conditions. 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. Must complete and submit a personal history statement. 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.

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician. Must submit to a tuberculosis testing/screening, per NRS before hire, and every 12 months thereafter. Individuals who are past positive testers are required to provide medical documentation of testing/treatment records.

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

• Plans, directs, and supervises a group of juvenile detainees in a staff-secure or locked facility on an assigned shift. 
• Maintains sight and sound supervision of youth, monitors family visits, and volunteers.
• Performs a variety of supervision and security for juvenile offenders detained in a youth camp; supervises daily living, social, educational, recreational and treatment activities. 
• Teaches and models social skills; supervises various programs, such as physical education, work experiences and recreational activities. 
• Use defensive tactics training to prevent youth from harming themselves or others.
• Provide structure and engage youth in pro-social activities and behaviors. 
• Supports youth in their efforts to develop new social, academic, and vocational skills. 
• Maintains a variety of records and case files; writes incident reports, provides statements, correspondence, and other written materials. 
• Conducts assessments and orientations. 
• Assists with the supervision of juveniles with mental health issues including acute suicidal actions, severe depression, and psychosis; make appropriate referrals to mental health professionals for further evaluation.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. 
• May assist in the training of new employees and volunteers and direct the work of a shift in the absence of a supervisor.
• Uses a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer.
• Drives a county motor vehicle to transport juveniles. 

Mobility to work in a typical court, youth camp, detention or public safety setting, including stamina to stand and/or walk for an extended period of time, ability to run and lift while supervising and observing youths, and strength and dexterity of a degree to be able to restrain a youth if necessary; drive a motor vehicle; vision to use standard office equipment and read printed materials including a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.