Detention Specialist - Juvenile (Part-Time, Fill-In)

Salary: $23.89 Hourly
Location : Fallon, NV
Job Type: Part-Time Casual
Job Number: 2025-0100
Department: Juvenile Probation
Opening Date: 12/17/2025
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Position Summary
Do you possess integrity and a can-do attitude? Do you have a strong work ethic that has been exhibited in your previous work experience? Do you want an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of troubled youth? If so, consider applying for the part-time, casual position of Detention Specialist in the Churchill County Juvenile Justice Center. Applications submitted for this posting will be used to select on-call or fill-in staff to fill in shifts as necessary. The number of hours worked per week may vary based on the needs of the department and the employee's availability, but the total hours worked in a fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) cannot exceed 1,039 hours. Applications may also be considered for full-time Detention Specialist positions that come open in the future - frequently our full-time positions are filled from employees who have been hired for the fill-in positions.

The person in this position provides temporary care, custody, and care of juveniles; monitors the safety and security of juveniles housed in a correctional residential facility; monitors the safety and security of the facility; and performs food preparation and custodial duties. Some aspects of the job include frequent interaction with and oversight over the youth; other aspects of the position involve day-to-day operations of the facility (meal preparation, housekeeping, etc.).

This detention facility is a 24-hour, seven-day per week operation, which means employees must be willing to work all shifts (days, swings, graveyard) and on weekends and holidays. If you are not willing and able to work ALL shifts and on weekends and holidays, do not apply for this position. Also, the entire campus (including the outdoor areas) is a tobacco-free campus and employees are not able to leave the campus during their work shift. Employees will not be allowed "smoke or tobacco breaks" for the duration of their work shift, nor may they use tobacco on campus.

If you are interested in this challenging position and want to be part of our team at the Juvenile Justice Center, please submit your application online at . Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

This position is considered a department safety-sensitive position which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Anyone selected for this position must be able to successfully pass the pre-employment drug test.

Essential Functions


This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

• Demonstrates regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Personally and electronically monitors juveniles in residential facilities; patrols buildings and grounds.
• Conducts and records bed checks; reports unusual situations to Senior staff.
• Receives and gives procedural directions to incoming juveniles; prepares space and supplies for juveniles.
• Observes and reports unusual or inappropriate behavior and emergency situations to professional staff; ensures the safety and security of assigned juveniles; provides aid and calls for medical assistance.
• Oversees activities; physical fitness, counseling, phone calls, hygiene, meals, snacks, visits; informs supervisor of unusual events or operational needs.
• Release and prepares youth for transportation; escorts youth to various locations.
• Receives and directs persons entering property or facility for authorized purposes.
• Restrains juveniles, as needed, using approved physical and mechanical restraint methods.
• Completes forms, keeps records, maintains files and writes incident reports relating to the work performed.
• Drives a motor vehicle to transport juveniles to appointments and other facilities.
• Mentor youth by teaching appropriate behaviors and counseling one-on-one as appropriate and within facility guidelines and policies.
• May assist professional staff with direct supervision, intake procedures including strip searches.
• Performs housekeeping, laundry, and custodial duties.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

Qualifications


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.


Education and Experience:
High School diploma/GED; AND one (1) year of experience with at-risk youth; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Associate's Degree in Psychology, Counseling or a closely related field is desirable.


Bilingual ability in Spanish and English is a plus.


Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age at date of employment.


Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:

• Safety and security practices related to a detention facility.
• Proper cleaning methods and the safe usage of cleaning materials, disinfectants, custodial tools and equipment.
• Use and minor maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in custodial work.
• Techniques for dealing with juveniles from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, including basic crisis intervention techniques.
• Techniques of detainee control and defensive tasks.
• First Aid and CPR.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including records management.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.

Skill in:

• Safely using hand tools and power equipment related to the work.
• Working under pressure, exercise good judgment and make sound and timely decisions in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
• Monitoring and maintaining the safety and security of juveniles and detention facilities.
• Exercising appropriate restraint of juveniles, physically and mechanically.
• Accurately observing and recording juvenile behavior, including depression, drug and/or alcohol abuse.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records of work performed and incidents.
• Effectively listening to, communicating with, and eliciting information from upset, emotional and irate individuals.
• Dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.

Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• Nevada driver's license.
• JIREH certification within three (3) months of date of employment.
• First Aid and CPR within three (3) months of date of employment.

Physical Demands and Working Environment


The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment; strength and agility to lift and carry up to 100 pounds and physically restrain detainees; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.


Work is subject to performance in violent, traumatic or highly charged emotional environments. Incumbent is subject to exposure to blood and air borne diseases, verbal abuse, and physical harm.

Conditions of Employment

1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
2. New employees are required to submit to a background investigation and if hired for a safety-sensitive position, a drug/alcohol screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen (if applicable).
3. Churchill County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS, with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.

DISCLAIMER: Churchill County provides benefits to regular employees. Benefits are prorated for some part time, regular positions (depending on job). Most part time positions provide no benefits.

No Nevada state income tax

Retirement
Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) of Nevada - Churchill County contributes 36.75% of an eligible Regular Member's salary for retirement. Churchill County contributes 58.75% of an eligible Police Member's salary for retirement. Retirement benefits are available to employees hired in positions that work 20 hours per week or more on a regular basis. Positions of less than 20 hours per week (or less than 1040 hours in a fiscal year) will receive Social Security contributions and will not be enrolled in PERS.

Deferred Compensation Plans
Employees can also participate in the VOYA 457 deferred compensation plan, which is funded by the employee. This allows the employee to save money in pre-tax dollars toward retirement.

Cafeteria Health Coverage Plan - Full-time employees' health insurance begins the first of the month after one month of employment. (Employees must work an average 30 or more hours per week on a regular basis to qualify for health insurance coverage.)

The county offers a "Cafeteria" health plan to full-time employees, which allows employees to pick and choose the best health plan for them and their family. The county offers three health plans - a base PPO plan with a $1,500 deductible, a "buy-up" PPO plan with a $750 deductible, and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a $2,700 deductible and a Health Savings Account (HSA), to which the county contributes $177 per month. In addition, the county also provides the following: a prescription plan, a dental plan, and a vision plan. The county currently contributes 100% of the employee premiums for the base PPO plan and the HDHP, as well as for the prescription, dental, and vision plans. Employees who elect dependent coverage pay 100% of the dependent premiums - employees can elect to have those premiums deducted in pre-tax dollars.

Vacation Leave
Full-time, regular county employees scheduled to work 40 hours per week accrue 8 hours per month of annual (vacation) leave per year. Part-time, regular county employees accrue annual (vacation) leave vacation at a prorated amount depending the number of hours worked. Employees earn additional annual leave hours at 5, 10, 15, and 25 years of service up to a maximum of 240 hours (30 days) per year. While on probation an employee is not granted vacation leave for the first six months; the employee still accrues vacation leave during this time and will be credited with 48 hours of vacation leave after six months of employment in their regular position.

Sick Leave
Full-time, regular county employees scheduled 10 hours of sick leave per month, with no maximum accrual. Part-time, regular employees accrue sick leave at a prorated amount depending the number of hours worked.


HOLIDAYS - Regular county employees enjoy 12 paid holidays per calendar year including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Nevada Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Family Day (Friday after Thanksgiving), and Christmas Day. In addition, County employees are entitled to one floating holiday per year, to be used at a time agreed to by the employee and his or her supervisor. (Regular, part-time employees receive prorated holidays based on the number of hours normally worked.)

Tuition Reimbursement
Churchill County values it's employees and empowers all employees to enhance their skills by taking job-related college courses as well as participating in job related workshops and seminars. To that end, for regular employees the county has a generous Tuition Reimbursement policy for accredited courses, reimbursing up to $1,200 per year in educational expenses.
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This position requires employees to work shift work to include weekdays, weekends, and holidays (Day Shift: 7am to 3pm, Swing Shift: 3pm to 11pm, Graveyard Shift: 11pm to 7am) with no guarantee of being assigned to or rotated into a specific shift.

• Yes I understand.
• No, I do not understand.

02


I understand the shift work requirements of this position and can commit to working whatever shift I am assigned and for however long is needed.

• Yes, I can
• No, I cannot

03


While this position is a part-time, casual, fill-in position, we often hire our part-time people into full-time positions. Are you interested in a full-time position should one become available?

• Yes, I am interested in a full-time position should one become available.
• No, I am only interested in a part-time, fill-in position.

04


This position requires you to successfully pass a drug test. The county follows federal guidelines regarding drug testing, thus marijuana (cannabis, CBD products with THC, etc.) is considered a prohibited substance. Are you aware of this provision and can you pass a pre-employment (and random) drug test?

• Yes, I can pass pre-employment and random drug testing.
• No, I cannot meet the drug testing requirements.

05


How many years of experience do you have directly working with at-risk youth?

• No Experience
• 1 month to 1 year of Experience
• 1 to 2 years of Experience
• 2 to 4 years of Experience
• More than 4 years of Experience

06


Briefly summarize your experience working directly with at-risk youth. (If none, type N/A.)
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What is your post-high school educational background (if any) in sociology, psychology, counseling, or a related field?

• None
• Two to Three Classes
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or higher

08


If you indicated you have a degree, in what field did you earn your degree? If you do not have a degree, enter N/A.
09


Why are you interested in this position?
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Scenario: You are a Detention Specialist and have been assigned to supervise several youth in a multi-purpose room during their school time. When the school time is over, you direct the youth to line up to head back to their pod (their cell area). One of the youth, a tall, muscular, 17-year-old boy, refuses to get up from his chair. What steps will you take to resolve this situation?
Required Question