✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Coach Counselor (Metal Detector) at The Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center (AJATC) in Bryant, Arkansas✨
AJATC is a secure residential program for at-risk male and female youth, located on 110 acres just outside of Little Rock, AR. Through our trained programming for staff, AJATC promotes a normalized high school experience, offers a safe environment and provides opportunities for positive change, as well as providing the unlimited potential for achievement and growth for students and staff. Our campus features residential student dormitories, on-site school and library, vocational training program, chapel, gymnasium, medical and an outdoor recreation area. We welcome ALL who are passionate about making a difference! So, come as you are and grow with us.
Pay: $17.75 - $18.82 per hour based on education and experience. Schedule includes 4 hours of guaranteed overtime each pay period
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus after completing Essential Skills training!
Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2
What you will do: The Metal Detector Officer is responsible for maintaining safety and security at the facility by monitoring the Control Desk entrance, operating the metal detector, screening all individuals entering the building, and conducting searches for contraband in accordance with agency policies and procedures. This position ensures proper entry and exit procedures are followed, maintains visitor and security documentation, and remains alert to any potential safety concerns while providing professional and respectful communication to staff, visitors, vendors, and residents. When activity at the Control Desk is limited, the Metal Detector Officer may also assist with Coach Counselor responsibilities throughout the facility, including resident supervision, movement, and support of daily operations. This role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to maintain a safe, structured, and secure environment.
To be considered you should: Possess a high school diploma or equivalent ~ Be at least 21 years of age ~ Prior experience is a PLUS, but not required ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry.
Schedule: A-Shift Only
A-Shift: Every Sunday through Tuesday, every other Wednesday
7am – 8pm (12-hour shift *1 hour break *)
Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!
After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Metal Detector, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.
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Qualifications Behaviors Preferred Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Education Required High School or better. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Prior experience in similar role
- Pass a criminal background check
- Pass a drug test
- Pass a physical exam
- Pass a TB test
- Pass search of the child and adult abuse central registry
- Team player, detail oriented, enthusiastic
What We Do
Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and services for troubled and at-risk youth. With 35 years of experience in the juvenile justice industry, Rite of Passage has multiple service divisions that work with nearly 2,000 youth and families daily including schools, community-based services, academic-model programs, gender-specific treatment and secure facilities. The agency and its staff provide targeted services, skill-building opportunities and rich programming that promote youth success within their community, and for life.
