Detention Officer #1735 - Female Unit - Juvenile Court Detention Unit - Juvenile Court Judge

Hamilton County • Chattanooga, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs varied security-related tasks and services that support the operation of the Juvenile Detention Center. This position is for the Female Unit, and per State guidelines, detainees must be managed by same-sex individuals. This position requires a Federal NCIC background check and fingerprinting. The starting salary for this position is $53,897.00.

Requirements

• Knowledge of applicable State of Tennessee statutes, rules, administrative orders, operational policies and procedures, Federal rules, and requirements.
• Knowledge of Hamilton County policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and court processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of detainee supervision.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of record keeping, case and file management/maintenance.
• Knowledge of CPR, First Aid, basic self defense and negotiation techniques.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, and applying applicable State of Tennessee statutes, rules, administrative orders, operational policies and procedures, Federal rules and requirements and Hamilton County policies and procedures.
• Skills that support working with a diverse group of individuals that include judges, court staff, litigants, attorneys, detainees, their families, and the general public.
• Skill in working under pressure in a highly dynamic environment with changing program demands and priorities.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with court employees, other court and non-court related agencies and representatives, detainees, their families, and the public.
• Skill in understanding and utilizing CPR, First Aid, basic self defense and negotiation techniques.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
• Skill effectively communicating in both oral and written form.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field and a valid driver's license.
• OR An Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field and a valid driver's license.
• OR A high school diploma with at least one (1) year of direct work experience in security, law enforcement, social services, group homes, or a closely related experience involving work with or exposure to at-risk children and/or juveniles.
• A valid driver's license is also required.
• This position requires a Federal NCIC background check and fingerprinting prior to accepting the position and every five (5) years thereafter as a condition of continued employment in the position.
• This position requires the incumbent to become and remain certified in CPR and First Aid.
• This position also requires the incumbent to become certified in the use of .2% Oleoresin Capsicum (O.C.) and certain unarmed physical restraint techniques.
• Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.

Nice To Haves

• Incumbents may be required to work overtime should it be deemed necessary to maintain safe staffing levels.
• The incumbent may be required to work overtime should it be deemed necessary to maintain safe staffing levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the safety and well-being of persons committed to the Juvenile Detention Center.
• Compiles, gathers, reviews, conducts and handles various booking, release responsibilities.
• Fills out, compiles, develops and provides assorted records and reports.
• Conducts regular and periodic inspections.
• Supervises and maintains order within the entire facility and/or within specified areas of the facility.
• Conducts searches of individuals and facility areas.
• Identifies and reports on behavior, activities, and interactions between and among the detainees.
• Transports and escorts detainees to court, school, medical appointments/services, and other trips to and from the facility.
• Provides food, water, and medical attention.
• Investigates incidents and provides written reports.
• Dispenses medically-approved medications.
• Identifies and recommends changes in policies and/or procedures.
• Works a rotating shift with rotating schedules.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• This position is deemed essential/situational during inclement weather situations and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree