Juvenile Detention Officer

Bedford County Government is accepting applications for a Juvenile Detention Officer. The Juvenile Detention Officer works under the overall supervision of the Juvenile Administrative Officer and under the direct supervision of the Juvenile Intake Officer. The Juvenile Detention Officer assists the Intake Officer in the operation and control of the shift for which they are assigned. Juvenile Detention Officers assist the Intake Officer in maintaining security and providing for the safety, security, and care of detainees while in the care of the Bedford County Juvenile Court. In addition Detention Officers are charged with protecting the rights of juveniles under their supervision. Under general supervision, Detention Officers coordinate and perform a variety of detention duties including the monitoring of surveillance equipment and inmate well-being; supervise detainee activities; preparing and maintaining detention records and reports and performs other related duties as assigned.