Juvenile Detention Officer

River Valley Detention Center

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.rivervalleydetention.com

Phone:

• 815-730-7070

Fax:

• 815-730-7181

Email:

• bgraham@willcountyillinois.com

Application Deadline:

• Until Filled

Salary:

• Starting: $40,945.69

Sworn:

• 48

Population:

• 690,743

Position Details

River Valley Detention Center

Juvenile Detention Officer

Detailed information please view website:

www.rivervalleydetention.com

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor and Assistant Superintendent of the River Valley Detention Center, a juvenile detention officer (JDO) will perform work of moderate difficulty in supervising; counseling; providing treatment in a safe, humane, and secure manner; and taking care of the physical and emotional needs of residents detained at the River Valley Detention Center.

For Will County Court Services Officer (Juvenile Detention Officer), applicants must:

1. Complete a four-year degree (BA, BS, BBS, BSW, etc.) from an accredited college or university prior to application
2. Complete an Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) Application, and be on the AOIC Certified list prior to hiring
3. Be a U.S. citizen
4. Reside in the State of Illinois within six months of hiring 

Will County Court Services - Application Instructions:

How to Apply for a Will County Court Services Officer position:

Please submit the following:

1. Letter of interest
2. Current resume
3. Copy of your official college transcripts from institutions where you were enrolled
4. Three (3) letters of recommendation. It is advisable that letters of recommendation be authored by individuals who are familiar with your employment record or academic performance. Letters of recommendation must not be older than a year from your date of application.
5. Will County Court Services Application (Website - www.rivervalleydetention.com) 

Mail or hand deliver application to:

Will County Court Services Department

Attn: Human Resources

57 N. Ottawa Street, 3rd Floor

Joliet, Illinois 60432

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to:

River Valley Detention Center

815-730-7070

The Twelfth Judicial Circuit is an equal opportunity employer.

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