Youth Care Professional-11

Hinds County Tax Assessors Off

Henley, US
Base: $31,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Maintain safety of detainees
Conduct facility checks
Process youth entering center
Incumbents initially perform routine duties assigned to positions in this series and work under the supervision of the Detention Supervisor

Job Summary

  • Incumbents initially perform routine duties assigned to positions in this series and work under the supervision of the Detention Supervisor.
  • Maintains the safety of detainees at all times, conducts regular checks of facilities, maintains calm and order in facility and conducts cell searches and strip searches as necessary.
  • It is the policy of Hinds County to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Matching Summary

Incumbents initially perform routine duties assigned to positions in this series and work under the supervision of the Detention Supervisor.

Salary

Base: $31,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Maintain safety of detainees
  • Conduct facility checks
  • Process youth entering center
  • Transport detainees to appointments
  • Supervise youth during visiting hours
  • Perform housekeeping duties

Nice-to-have

  • Maintain calm and order
  • Explain center policies
  • Approve visitors

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree or High school diploma
  • Previous corrections/juvenile experience preferred/required
  • Valid Mississippi driver's license
  • Pre-employment Drug/Alcohol Testing Required

Work Rights

Not specified

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