Category Law Enforcement
DescriptionThe Portage-Geauga County Juvenile Detention Center is presently presently accepting applications for internship opportunities within our agency.
Essential Skills: - To build trusting relationships with our residents / clients to motivate and encourage positive change in their behavior;
- To practice the Detention Center's identified ideals and values on a consistent basis to provide our residents with an opportunity to realize their full potential;
- The ability to plan, develop, and execute structured leisure time and recreational activities for our residents;
- The ability to monitor, manage, control, and direct adolescent behavior;
- The ability to de-escalate stressful situations and identify problem resolution;
- The ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills;
- The ability to demonstrate leadership skills.
Position RequirementsCurrent college student requiring enrollment in a work study / internship program; 18 years of age; must possess valid Ohio Driver License.
Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time
Shift Various Shifts
Union or Non-Union Non-Union
Classified or Unclassified Classified
Working hours Various Shifts
Salary $20.00 per hour
Position JDC Intern- Detention Officer
Close DatePost Internal Days 0
Number of Openings 1
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Req Number LAW-25-00007
Open Date 5/1/2026
Location JDC Portage County Juvenile Detention Center
EOE Statement Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation with the application and/or interview process, please notify the person from whom you obtained this application. All applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition or disability, veteran/reserve/national guard status, genetic information or any other legally protected status.
This position is currently accepting applications.