Juvenile Detention Center
The Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR) works to enhance community safety, promote community restoration, and reduce the risk of re‐offense. Department staff serve Hennepin County at more than 20 service locations ranging from correctional facilities to probation reporting offices and occupational training centers, delivering sustainable correctional services to more than 26,000 adult and juvenile clients. It is the largest community corrections organization in Minnesota.
The Juvenile Detention Center is a secure detention facility located a few blocks from the Hennepin County Government Center and houses up to 87 juveniles who are awaiting court disposition.
- Residents are age 18+ and younger.
- Police departments within the county and Hennepin County Juvenile Courts are the primary sources of JDC admission referrals.
Why Hennepin County is the place to work
Juvenile Correctional Officer
“Hennepin County is a great place to work because the opportunities are endless. From working in corrections, probation, social work, etc., there’s something for everyone.”
Intermediate Administrative Assistant
“Hennepin County is a great place to work because it has provided me with the opportunity to grow and feel appreciated doing something I love while contributing back into the community.”
Program Manager
“I have worked for Hennepin County since 1994 and have had a variety of opportunities to grow and develop professionally, all within the Department of Community Corrections & Rehabilitation. The benefits Hennepin County provides enabled me to continue my career in the U.S. Army Reserve as well, it is a particularly generous employer for veterans.”
We are hiring for
Correctional Officer, Juvenile (JCO)
Salary: $57,219.39 - $85,829.08 Annually
As a Juvenile Correctional Officer, you will oversee the safety and well-being, along with supervising the activities, of at-risk youth in a detention facility. The Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) is a state-licensed facility for juveniles ages 10 to 18+, for juveniles pending disposition of their court cases at the Juvenile Detention Center.
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Benefits
Our employees are provided with a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at many other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, job stability, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow.
Learn more about our benefits here.
Learn more about our workplace here.
Our benefits package includes:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year
- 12 paid holidays per year
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- 22+ days of paid time off
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Commuting discounts
Locations
510 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA
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