Juvenile Detention Officer III

County of Shasta•Redding, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, to supervise, train, and assist in providing 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. The Juvenile Detention Officer III is the advanced journey level Peace Officer position within this classification series. This classification is distinguished from the Juvenile Detention Officer I/II by the demonstrated ability of an incumbent to perform the more complex and difficult assignments that require greater skill, abilities, or professional judgment and a broader knowledge of departmental policies and procedures, serving as a Lead staff member, and having the additional responsibility of serving as Officer in Charge in the supervisor’s absence.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience comparable to a Juvenile Detention Officer II with Shasta County or other California law enforcement agency
Successful completion of the basic Juvenile Corrections Officer Core training
POST approved PC 832 training
Minimum age at date of hire is 18
Must have no felony convictions
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
Must 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
May be required to work mandatory overtime as needed

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of factors which influence human behavior
Knowledge of delinquency and criminogenic needs
Knowledge of good physical and mental health and hygiene
Knowledge of pro-social behavior and evidence-based practices/interventions
Ability to learn and apply the practices, procedures, and interventions of evidenced-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 establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to demonstrate effective judgment
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor

Responsibilities

Trains new staff
Acts as lead worker for grants and special programs
Updates policies and Post orders
Conducts and assists with high risk transports
Plans, organizes and supervises programs for residents, including such activities as housekeeping chores, personal hygiene, meals, prosocial 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 prosocial behavior
Provides coaching and mentoring
Maintains effective discipline and instructs in acceptable behavior and pro-social activities and communication
Maintains visual surveillance and follows prescribed security measures
Takes proper action for non-cooperating residents
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
Designated to handle supervisory responsibilities in the supervisor’s absence
Available to work all shifts