The Juvenile Detention Facility has a staff of 35 (24 detention officer and administrative positions, 3 support staff, and 8 part-time para-professionals).

The Juvenile Detention Facility provides detention services and behavioral programming for troubled youth from ages ten through sixteen. This is a secure custody facility with a maximum rated capacity of 30. 

Only minors who have allegedly committed a delinquent offense may be detained. Detention must be authorized by a Probation Officer who considers the nature of the offense, the background of the minor and family, and other placement alternatives. To be detained, a juvenile must be: a danger to the community or themselves; likely to flee the jurisdiction of the court; or have been taken into custody under a warrant.

While in secure detention, juveniles participate in on site education, physical exercise, group discussions and a behavior program. Community social service resources are utilized in addition to the Juvenile Detention Facility staff providing direction for the youth and his/her family.

It should be noted that out-of-county juveniles are placed at the Juvenile Detention Facility when space allows. A jail removal grant from the Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission pays for transport staff time and expenses.