Detention Services Officer

Allen County - IN•Fort Wayne, IN

68d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Shift Leader, the Detention Services Officer is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of fellow employees, juveniles and juveniles waived to the adult jurisdiction being housed in the secure detention facility of the Allen County Juvenile Center. Detention Services Officer s are also responsible for the safety of visitors and external service providers to the facility. This position is covered under the Superior Court Employee Handbook. This is an employee-at-will position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED with one year experience working in a maximum detention facility preferred
Supervisory skills needed to supervise juveniles and juveniles waived to adult jurisdictions
Strong written and verbal skills including technical writing skills needed for report writing
Ability to use Microsoft Office and other job related computer software programs
Ability to use handcuffs, shackles, restraint chairs and shields, AED devises and hand held radios
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must be able to physically perform the essential functions of the job
Must maintain confidentiality of all departmental records and information
Valid Driver's License to provide transportation for residents and/or to operate county owned vehicles required

Responsibilities

Supervises detained juveniles and juveniles waived to the adult jurisdiction residents' daily activities such as promoting a personal hygiene routine, unit day room leisure time, linen and clothing exchanges, and daily phone privileges.
Process new juveniles and juveniles waived to adult jurisdictions upon entrance to their assigned general population unit.
Maintains safety and security by performing searches of detained juvenile's sleeping rooms, and common areas. Physical facility counts of all persons detained include watching tours consisting of a visual inspection of any person confined to a room every 15 minutes. All of the above is to ensure a safe and secure environment.
Physically escorts and supervises all movement within the secure detention facility to the dining room for all food service; physical recreation in an indoor and outdoor environment with access to fitness equipment; organized group activities, medical staff for daily health checks, assessments and routine medication, facilitate movement to individual and group counseling as well as educational services.
Effectively communicates with other facility staff, including immediate supervisors accurately via multiple methods of communication such as handheld radios, emails, phones, case management messaging system, typed documents, and work log entries. Complete incident/discipline reports concerning juveniles and provide redirection and corrective action as appropriate.
Provides transportation supervision assistance to the Transportation Officer when transporting juveniles to health-related appointments. Provides backup relief by cross-training for Central Dispatch Coordinator positions.
Attends staff meetings and educational workshops as required to meet minimum training requirements such as CPR/First Aid/AED, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), Handle with Care Behavior Management, and suicide prevention including Columbia Scale.
Oversees and participates in daily housekeeping assignments with juveniles in the secure detention rooms and common areas.
Responds to emergencies in all areas of the Allen County Juvenile Center i.e., the conflict between residents where physical restraint may be required, escape attempts, or medical issues where CPR may be necessary.
Maintains physical confidential juvenile files with organization and precision, ensuring proper documentation is filed accordingly.
Distributes after-school snacks related to the Indiana Department of Education School Food Nutrition program and additional evening snacks.
Performs all other duties as assigned, including overtime as required.