Juvenile Detention Worker (Overnight) - Male _ INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Clay County is accepting applications to be considered for an open position as a Full-Time Juvenile Detention Worker in the secure residential unit with the West Central Regional Juvenile Center.  Only male applicants that are currently employed at the Juvenile Detention Center will be considered for this position.

Date Posted: 6/24/2026

 Application Deadline: 7/1/2026 at 4:00 PM

Status: Non-exempt | Shifts are overnights, rotating weekends and rotating holidays

 Starting salary is $26.50 per hour| Full Salary Range for the position is $26.50-$36.91 per hour.

This position will also be eligible for Clay County’s benefit package, along with opportunities for career development and personal growth.

Information on Clay County’s insurance benefits can be found here: Fringe-Benefit-Summary_2026

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• One-year certificate from college or a technical school or (60 credits or more)
  
  
  
  • 3-6 months experience working with at-risk population.
  
  
  
  


• Must possess a valid driver’s license.


• Must be male


• Must be a current employee at the Juvenile Detention Center


• Must successfully complete a background investigation

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION, SUBMIT THESE MATERIALS**

• Clay County Application must be submitted for all County positions.


• Resume

** All these materials need to be returned by the application deadline.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• If you are an eligible military veteran and wish to claim Veteran’s Preference, you must present a legible photocopy of your DD214 form to the Office of Human Resources. All veterans who are certified will be considered for appointment.


• Criminal history and/or driver’s license checks will be conducted for all positions within the Law Enforcement and other relevant County positions.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class.

• Provides supervision and ensures the safety and security of clients.


• Assists in the supervision of mandated programming for residents


• Complete intakes of all new admits into the juvenile center.


• Performs safety inspections at night.


• Attend staff trainings.


• Perform custodial functions including building safety and security.