Youth Correctional Officer/Attendant

Job Overview The Youth Assessment Center Attendant will execute procedures and activities to ensure the security and well-being of individuals held in the Grand Forks County Youth Assessment Center. Basic Requirements High school graduate or GED and at least 20 years of age. Ability to pass a thorough criminal background investigation, including a medical and drug/alcohol screening. Knowledge of dealing with people, multi-tasking, legalities of restricted environments, ability to pass licensing for a Correctional Officer Certificate, and maintain a valid driver's license. Must be available to work weekends – 8 to 12 hours per shift. Max hours per week = 19. Shift Details and Work Hours Part‑time, non‑benefits eligible. Position can be scheduled up to 12 hours per day with a maximum of 19 hours per week. Duties may require weekend work, occasional overtime, and on‑call duty. Remote work is not permitted. Disqualifying Factors A false statement or any omission of information on the employment application, consent form, or verbally is disqualifying and grounds for termination. A felony conviction. Applicants on criminal probation at time of intended hire. Any unlawful use of any drug while employed as a peace officer. Any involvement in the sale of illegal drugs. Lack of a valid driver’s license at time of intended hire. Potentially Disqualifying Factors Prior drug usage will be evaluated for what was used, the extent of use, and how recent the usage has been (including marijuana). A misdemeanor conviction. A conviction for theft. Unlawful carrying of a concealed weapon. Demonstrated history of irresponsible motor vehicle operation. Failure to appear on your driving record. Domestic or DUI conviction. Applicants under psychological/psychiatric care. Military discipline or less than honorable discharge. Demonstrated history of financial irresponsibility. Failure to keep appointments or submit documentation in a complete, neat, or timely manner during the background process. Physical Demands and Working Environment Physical Demands Frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force. Standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and lifting, frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling and repetitive motions. Color perception and peripheral vision. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities. Disagreeable Conditions and Hazards Ability to work under occasionally unsafe and uncomfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as temperature variations, odors, toxic agents, violence, noise, vibrations, wetness, machinery, disease and/or dust can cause discomfort and where there is a risk of injury. Subject to rotating shift assignments, 24 hours per day, seven days per week, to 12-hour shifts without relief, to call out and overtime. Occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment. Often subject to enclosed environment over extended periods of time, and may be exposed to individuals or groups who are dangerous and unstable. Selection Process Prospective employees will undergo a thorough criminal background investigation including a medical and drug/alcohol screening. Each applicant’s education, training, and experience will be rated based on required application materials, and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded for further consideration. Reasonable Accommodations In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance during the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department Office in writing at the time of application. EEO Statement The County of Grand Forks will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Grand Forks County