Court Services Officer (Juvenile Detention Center)
Champaign County
Urbana, IL, USA
Posted on Apr 8, 2026
Court Services Officer (Juvenile Detention Center)
5.0 out of 5 stars
Urbana, IL
$52,435.50 a year - Full-time
Job details
Pay
- $52,435.50 a year
Job type
- Full-time
Shift and schedule
- Weekends as needed
- Holidays
BenefitsPulled from the full job description
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
Full job description
- Have a minimum of 60 credit hours from a university, college, or community college preferably with major course work in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, or related social service -or- have a high school diploma with at least 2 years' prior employment in law enforcement or experience in a residential care, specialized care, or detention facility.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Be a citizen of the United States.
- Be a resident of the State of Illinois within 90 days of appointment.
- Pass a background check.
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- The starting salary for this position is $52,435.50 annually.
- The starting salary is set by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police and is not subject to change.
- Experienced candidates with prior employment as a Probation Officer may be eligible to start at a higher rate of pay based on their experience.
- Champaign County is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health insurance, life insurance, and employer contributions to a defined-benefit retirement plan. Benefit details can be found on the Champaign County Jobs page.
- Submit an application online by visiting the Champaign County Open Positions page.
- If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Jarvis at 217-384-3753 or by email.
JobID: 3640
Position Type:
Champaign County/Court Services Officer JDC
Champaign County/Court Services Officer JDC
Date Posted:
4/7/2026
4/7/2026
Location:
400 S. Art Bartell (JDC)
400 S. Art Bartell (JDC)
Date Available:
As Soon As Possible
As Soon As Possible
Closing Date:
04/30/2026
04/30/2026
Job Title: Court Services Officer (Full-Time, Non-Exempt)
Location: Champaign County Juvenile Detention Center
Department: Probation and Court Services
Reports To: Assistant Superintendent
Summary
The Champaign County Juvenile Detention Center provides safe, humane, and secure temporary custody of juveniles pending court proceedings, or those who have been adjudicated on delinquent charges. In addition to ensuring the safety of youth while in secure care, the Department provides a wide range of programming to address the physical, educational, emotional, and social needs of the resident population, offering officers the opportunity to utilize their knowledge and skills to effect positive change in the lives of at-risk youth. The behavior management program utilized at the Center is a group-based, behavior modification system that allows youth to be rewarded for positive behavior and positive behavioral change, and helps shape new behavior by reinforcing "small steps" along the process of change. This position requires officers to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Shifts can vary from 9 hours to 11 hours.
Qualifications
Compensation
How To Apply
Applicants should note that this position is part of the Fraternal Order of Police Collective Bargaining Agreement for Adult and Juvenile Probation Officers.
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