Detention Officer
Detention Officer
The Portage-Geauga County Juvenile Detention Center is presently seeking Full and Part-Time Detention Officers to help meet its mission to provide a safe and secure environment; to provide an informative and educational environment for both academic and non-academic learning; and to inspire and motivate behavior change, providing our residents with an opportunity to realize their full potential.
Minimum requirements:
- High School Diploma
- One (1) year work experience
- Valid Ohio Driver License
- Ability to pass all associated background checks and applicant requirements.
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field of study; experience working with adolescents in a secure institutional or residential setting.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.