Juvenile Detention Officer I/II

County of Shasta•Redding, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, to learn to provide for the counseling, care, welfare and custody of juveniles and transitional aged youth at the Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility and promote rehabilitation of residents through evidence- or research-based practices; and to perform related work as required. JDO’s are assigned to the Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility (JRF) or River’s Edge Academy and perform the duties of a juvenile correctional officer. The JRF is a 24-hour secure detention facility that provides a safe and secure environment for detained youth. Persons working in this position may be required to work mandatory overtime as needed. Daily functions include: Planning, organizing, & supervising programs for residents including recreational activities Assisting youth in gaining insight into themselves and their relationship with others Maintaining effective discipline Teaching acceptable behavior Taking proper action for non-cooperating youth Assisting in the development and documentation of case plans Take measures to reduce tensions and avoid possible violence Completion of PC 832 Arrest and Control training is required in the first six months of hire, and Juvenile Corrections Core training is required to be completed in the first year. These training courses are coordinated and paid for by the Probation Department.If a candidate can provide certification they have successfully completed these training courses previously, they will not need to be repeated. Juvenile Detention Officers (JDOs) have the ability on a daily basis to make a positive impact on the youth in custody. JDOs take pride in knowing they have an opportunity to teach discipline, respect, accountability, and to promote rehabilitative efforts by mentoring the youth and conducting programming to aid in each youth’s success. Each JDO recognizes their work with the youth in custody has contributed to public safety and the success of future generations of the citizens of Shasta County.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate
Possession of a valid California driver’s license
Minimum age at date of hire is 18
Must have no felony convictions
Undergo a significant background investigation including credit history, driving history, personal history and criminal history
Undergo an analysis of psychological traits and abilities relative to this position
Undergo an analysis of physical condition
Be willing to work in an institutional setting and is available to work all shifts
Must be able to demonstrate an aptitude and willingness to perform duties as described above, which may include the willingness to physically intervene with out-of-control youth to protect self, other staff, and other youth
Must meet physical agility and endurance requirements established by the Board of State and Community Corrections to qualify for this position
Will be required to pass a background investigation relevant to working as a peace officer in a law enforcement office or facility prior to being hired, including psychological and polygraph examinations
Must pass a pre-employment physical examination that includes drug and alcohol testing prior to being hired
Knowledge of factors which influence human behavior; delinquency and criminogenic needs; good physical and mental health and hygiene; pro-social behavior: and evidence-based practices/interventions
Ability to learn and apply the practices, procedures, and interventions of evidence-based or research-based practices, including motivational interviewing techniques and core correctional practices used in detention and custody of youth
Ability to respond constructively to behavior problems and gain the cooperation of residents
Ability to demonstrate positive role modeling
Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to emergency and crisis situations
Ability to plan and direct a group of residents in work, meal, education, and leisure time activities
Ability to learn to anticipate and prevent acts of violence to persons and property
Ability to learn applicable medical terminology and to deliver medications
Ability to write clear and concise log entries and reports
Ability to follow oral and written directions
Ability to demonstrate effective judgment
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience comparable to a Juvenile Detention Officer I with Shasta County or other California law enforcement agency (for Juvenile Detention Officer II)
Successful completion of the basic Juvenile Corrections Officer Core training (for Juvenile Detention Officer II)
Successful completion of a POST approved PC 832 training (for Juvenile Detention Officer II)
Certification of successful completion of PC 832 Arrest and Control training or Juvenile Corrections Core training previously completed

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, delivers, and supervises programs for residents, including such activities as housekeeping chores, personal hygiene, meals, pro-social activities and recreational activities
Conducts individual, group and family discussions to promote rehabilitation and reduce recidivism through the use of evidence- or research-based practices
Assists residents to gain insight into themselves and their relationships with others
Models pro-social behaviors, provides coaching and mentoring
Takes proper action for non-cooperating residents
Maintains effective discipline and instructs in acceptable behavior and pro-social activities and communication
Maintains visual surveillance and follows prescribed measures for institutional security
Maintains necessary logs, records, and reports
Admits and releases residents upon proper authority
Communicates with parents/guardians, probation officers, law enforcement, and other individuals as required
Explains the purposes and procedures of the facility
Remains alert for potential problems and takes measures to reduce tensions and avoid possible violence
Assigned to the Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility and is available to work all shifts
May assist in training new staff (Juvenile Detention Officer II)
May act as lead officer of a shift (Juvenile Detention Officer II)