Juvenile Detention Officer

Canyon County•Caldwell, ID

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs general non-sworn officer duties for the Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention Center (SWIJDC); performs related work as required. The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform non-sworn officer duties to ensure the safety and security of the SWIJDC. Work is performed under the general direction of a Department administrator, assistant administrator, training coordinator/field training officer, shift supervisor and/or assistant shift supervisor. Some latitude is granted to the employee but work is subject to stringent Federal, State and County legal guidelines and Department policies and procedures. The principal duties of this class are performed in a work environment in which the employee is subject to potential personal danger and health hazards. Special assignments may be made to Juvenile Detention Officers which may include, but are not limited to Booking/Admissions Officer, Compliance Monitoring Officer, or other specialized duties.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalency required
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must pass department physical & other pre-employment and recurring exams
Must successfully complete a background investigation through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) prior to hire date and every five years after hire as required by Federal Law
Must successfully complete a Child Abuse Registry Check through the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Idaho driver’s license
Idaho POST Basic Juvenile Detention Officer certification or Idaho P.O.S.T. (or Part-Time Juvenile Detention Officer certification for Part-Time Employees) within one year of hire date (U.S. Citizenship required)
First Aid and CPR
Oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray; within one year of hire date
Must complete any mandatory courses in specified period of time after hire date
Must meet and maintain physical qualifications and requirements set forth by the Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention Center
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, communicate effectively in person, on a two-way radio, and a telephone, and discern sounds against normal background noise requiring investigation or indicating an emergency situation
Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, review a wide variety of written and electronic text materials, and discern behavior and activities requiring investigation or indicating an emergency situation
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to write reports, utilize required specialized equipment, operate standard office equipment and a personal computer, and operate a motor vehicle
Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, agility, reflexes, and physical strength, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to satisfactorily complete the SWIJDC physical testing, also to sit, stand, climb stairs, and walk for long periods of time, lift up to 50 pounds, respond physically to restrain residents, and work in a detention environment
Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, agility, reflexes, and physical strength, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to become certified in and use Appropriate Use of Force Techniques as accepted by the Idaho POST Council

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish and English) is preferred

Responsibilities

Acts under the direction of the Department administrator, assistant administrator, training coordinator/field training officer, shift supervisor, and/or assistant shift supervisor and in accordance with applicable Federal, State, County, and Department statutes, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and safety practices to carry out the following duties, which include, but are not limited to:
Monitors the activities of the residents in the SWIJDC to ensure the safety and security of the facility and to ensure standards, policies, and procedures are implemented and followed;
Maintains facility security and order by performing census counts, meal counts, perimeter checks, security checks and other procedures within established timelines as mandated by standards and policies and procedures;
Processes new residents into the SWIJDC, including ensuring charges and other documents are correct and complete, taking fingerprints and photographs, conducting physical searches, facilitating intake medical and mental health evaluations, preparing documents and records, performing data entry, making housing assignments, issuing clothing, and completing other related booking duties;
Monitors residents’ activities and behaviors in all areas of the facility and at all times ;
Coordinates scheduling, including court and hearing appearances, evaluations, interviews, and related events;
Performs release duties, including checking court orders, records, and related paperwork to ensure proper disposition; may include installation of electronic monitoring equipment;
Monitors and logs incoming and outgoing mail, distributes mail to residents;
Accompanies residents to court hearings and assists in providing courtroom security;
Performs restraints and intervenes with physical force when necessary;
Picks up, transports, and assists in serving meals to residents; supervises and performs cleanup after mealtimes;
Completes laundry and other housekeeping duties as necessary;
Handles residents requests for medical attention in an appropriate manner;
Maintains logs, records, reports, and required documentation;
Participates in and conducts competency development programs for residents;
Attends all mandatory training sessions;
Performs all other related duties as required.