Apprehension Officer, Metro Region

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Youth Services (DYS), under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapters 18A, 119, and 120, is the juvenile justice agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Department’s mission is to protect the public and prevent crime by promoting positive change in the lives of youth committed to DYS care and custody, and by partnering with communities, families, the public, and provider agencies toward this end. The Department accomplishes its mission through interventions that build knowledge, develop skills, and promote positive change in the behavior of the youth in DYS care and custody. The primary goal of these interventions is to reintegrate youth back to the community as productive citizens.
DYS works in partnership with provider agencies, law enforcement, and school officials, families, communities, and others to ensure that the services provided are effective and that they create pathways to success for the young men and women in DYS care and custody. By working in close collaboration with these entities, DYS can continue to help make communities better and safer places.

Requirements

• At least four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the counseling, rehabilitation, or custodial care and treatment of criminal offenders, inmates, prisoners, or juvenile offenders.
• A Bachelor's or higher degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling education, rehabilitation, rehabilitation counseling, law enforcement, criminal justice, or criminology may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of two years of education for one year of experience.
• One year of education equals 30 semester hours. Education toward a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
• Based on assignment, a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license or the equivalent from another state may be required.
• After assignment, employees must be able to pass the physical requirements of the Special State Police Training Academy.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to use mechanical restraints.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice Information (CJIS) System and Criminal Offense Record Information (CORI processes).
• Ability to make group presentation for educational purposes as well as the ability to discharge any and all of the stated responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs various care and security activities in connection with juveniles in custody of the agency.
• Observes conduct and behavior of juveniles assigned to the facility.
• Maintains liaison with staff members, law enforcement agencies, professional specialists and others.
• Conducts investigations to aid in the apprehension of DYS clientele found to be in violation of their grant of conditional liberty.
• Coordinates all client apprehensions and serves as the DYS liaison to all local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in these efforts.
• Participates in intelligence gathering and information sharing networks involving schools and community agencies.
• Works closely with all Northeast Region personnel at the community re-entry center locations to ensure compliance of clientele placed in the community.
• Assists in investigations related to escapes from area programs.
• Attends all trainings scheduled by supervisor.
• Conducts training sessions as indicated by supervisor.
• Assists in the return of clients from areas outside the state.
• Inspects all local police juvenile lock-up facilities in the region in conjunction with the Department of Public Health.
• Submits timely documentation; maintains monthly records and reports to the Regional Apprehension Team Supervisor.
• Attends all regularly scheduled regional meetings.
• Maintains all department issued equipment.
• Adheres to all departmental policies.
• Performs other related duties as scheduled.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
• Work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level