Detention Officer

Ada County • Boise, ID

53d • Onsite

About The Position

Supervises delinquent youth in a secure facility. Security and safety of residents and staff is a primary consideration. Meeting individual and group needs of residents through counseling, training, education, and a wide variety of programming. The Juvenile Detention Center is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This position requires availability to work weekends, nights and holidays. The Juvenile Services Department has three (3) vacancies for (Male) Detention Officer. One (1) vacancy is for Day shift: 8 am - 8 pm (Male) and two (2) vacancies for Night shift: 6 pm - 6 am (Male).

Requirements

• High School diploma or high school equivalency required
• Knowledge of and experience working with a culturally diverse groups of juveniles
• Ability to learn and apply policies and procedures
• Ability to interact with law enforcement, community professionals and parents
• Ability to operate a computer terminal, audio monitor, control room console and electronic locks
• Skill in the operation of a personal computer
• Ability to maintain records
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Ability to perform the duties of this position without a direct threat to the health or safety of the incumbent or others
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must meet PREA requirements
• Incumbents are subject to fingerprinting for the purpose of background investigation
• Must be CPR certified
• Must adhere to the Code of Ethics for ACJCS
• Must qualify for applicable POST requirements
• Must become POST certified as a Detention Officer within one year of hire
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing
• The position requires that the incumbent meet POST Standards for Detention Officers.
• Upon an offer of employment as a Detention Officer, a medical examination is required, as well as a vision and a hearing examination.
• All such examinations are at the expense of the applicant.
• The applicant shall meet the POST medical standards to qualify for employment as a Detention Officer at Ada County Juvenile Services.
• All medical examinations shall be completed within two (2) weeks of an offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology or related field, or Associates Degree and equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervises the activities of the Juvenile Center's residents; Maintains safety of the unit and assures that security procedures are followed; Makes regular security checks on rooms and facility and disciplines juveniles for rule infractions; Handles intake and release functions when admitting or releasing juveniles from the facility; Prepares a file on each juvenile admitted to the facility, and maintains a written record of activities; Observes and records behavior including eating habits and resident hygiene, assists in physically controlling disturbed juveniles and responds to emergency situations; Assists youth in cultivating appropriate social, behavioral, and interpersonal skills and attitudes useful in community living adjustments; Provides supportive encouragement and guidance to youth on a personal basis, either in one-to-one or small group situations, and gives instruction, advice and assistance on personal problems; Escorts medical staff to disperse medications to the residents, assists medical staff if necessary; Assists in monitoring the control room, which includes controlling electric doors, monitoring telephones, keeping log books and directing visitors; Responsible for handling emergency situations without immediate backup; Responsible for handling minor medical issues and providing first aid and CPR when necessary; Completes reports such as incident reports, child protection reports, and special reports; Responsible for determining resident program level and assigning residents to program units; and Responds to inquiries within scope of knowledge or transfers inquiries to the shift supervisor.
• Takes photographs and fingerprints; Transports residents to hospital and court; Performs related functions as required.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Participation in one of the nation’s best state retirement systems, with 13.98 % employer contribution
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match, plus a 401(k)
• Paid parental leave, life insurance, and robust wellness programs
• Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED