Detention Aide I

State of Missouri
Kirksville, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Apr 05, 2025
  • Salary: $33,071.08 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:33071
  • Full Time
  • Public Safety
  • Job Description

    Job Location: Missouri Circuit Courts

    Why you'll love this position:

    A position with the Missouri Judiciary provides you the opportunity to work with a variety of exceptional, hardworking people and to gain a valuable and rewarding career. It takes many types of talent to advance the mission of the Missouri Judiciary and to keep operations running smoothly. Our positions offer competitive benefit programs, growth opportunities and the ability to work with people in your community.

    We are recruiting to fill a Detention Aide I position to perform responsible work in the direct care and supervision of juveniles placed within a detention facility. An employee in this position is responsible for the safety, personal conduct, care and supervision of juveniles during a work shift. The employee is expected to exercise limited judgment and discretion in the performance of duties in accordance with detention policies and procedures.

    • Serve as a youth supervisor, with responsibility for the safety, personal conduct and care of juveniles during a shift.
    • Interacts with juvenile officer or other supervisor to report the behavior and activities of a juvenile during an assigned shift.
    • Records and tracks medication provided to the juveniles in detention.
    • Prepares reports regarding each juvenile’s adjustment and progress.
    • Coordinates and supervises juvenile work assignments and recreation activities.


    Minimum Qualifications

    High school education, GED, or equivalent with one year of previous experience in the direct care and interaction with children such as YMCA, day care, schools, recreational facilities, or residential care programs.

    Must be at least 21 years of age.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Basic knowledge of the statutory rights of juveniles.
    • Basic practical knowledge of individual and group behavior.
    • Basic practical knowledge of child development and the role of the family.
    • Ability to log reports regarding the activities of juveniles during a shift.
    • Ability to perform basic housekeeping functions during a shift such as laundry, developing grocery lists, cleaning or supervising the cleaning of rooms and restrooms and cooking for detention facility clients.


    The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck.

    Please send inquiries regarding this position or questions regarding employment with the Missouri Judiciary to: Wendy.Potter@courts.mo.gov
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • State of Missouri
    • State of Missouri

    Build the Missouri of tomorrow.

    Ensure a strong foundation today.

    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

     No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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