Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Security Specialist II

Job overview

The Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Security Specialist II role is onsite in Chicago, IL. Salary is $66,855 per year. The Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center provides temporary housing, structured care, supervision, and programming for youth ages 10–18 with pending legal action.

What you'll do

• Transport residents safely to court, medical visits, placements, pre-placement interviews, furloughs, and emergencies
• follow protocols for identification, restraints, safety, and custody transfer
• deliver transportation documentation and enter trip information into the resident management system
• document incidents and vehicle damage
• transport staff on county business
• track vehicle mileage
• operate security and communication equipment
• comply with applicable laws, court orders, and facility procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

security specialist ii

juvenile temporary detention center

chicago il

resident transportation

court transportation

youth services

class c cdl

passenger endorsement

security equipment

24-hour facility

evenings and nights

weekends and holidays

$66,855/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits information is available through the Circuit Court of Cook County Employment Opportunities page.

Why this role

Requires a Class C CDL with passenger endorsement, two years of security guard experience, U.S. citizenship, and age 21 or older at application. Must be available for any shift at a 24-hour facility, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, and may be required to work overtime.

About the employer

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois is hiring for this role. Industry: Courts. Sector: 92.