Temporary Juvenile Detention Officer- Male

County of San Juan•Juvenile Services, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, guards juveniles in the Juvenile Detention Facility; provides for the needs of juveniles during detention to include but not limited to: lock down juveniles in cells after searching for weapons, valuables, drugs or other contraband; serves meals, provides first responder aid if needed; observes conduct and behavior of juveniles to prevent disturbances and escapes; inspect locks, cells, closets, hallways, access chases, recreational, medical and kitchen areas, windows, grills, doors, and gates for tampering; performs all other duties in a manner consistent will all policies and procedures within a correctional environment.

Requirements

Minimum age requirements of 21 years
High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Must have no felony convictions or convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude.
Must be certified as a juvenile officer within the first 90 days of employment/transfer/position.
Valid State of New Mexico Driver's license or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
Utilize, process, and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as necessary and appropriate based on the needs and requirements of this position.

Responsibilities

Guards juveniles in the Juvenile Detention Facility.
Provides for the needs of juveniles during detention.
Locks down juveniles in cells after searching for weapons, valuables, drugs or other contraband.
Serves meals.
Provides first responder aid if needed.
Observes conduct and behavior of juveniles to prevent disturbances and escapes.
Inspects locks, cells, closets, hallways, access chases, recreational, medical and kitchen areas, windows, grills, doors, and gates for tampering.
Observes conduct and behavior of juveniles to prevent disturbances and escapes and to maintain health and cleanliness.
Searches juveniles and cells for contraband articles.
Transports juveniles to judicial proceedings, medical or other authorized appointments.
Guards and directs juveniles during work assignments and ensures appropriate inmate counts.
Patrols assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infractions of rules, and unsatisfactory attitudes or adjustments of inmates; reports observations to shift sergeant.
Escorts juveniles to and from visiting room, legal visits, medical office, and religious services or other authorized locations.
Guards entrance of detention center to screen visitors.
Prepares written reports concerning incidences of juveniles disturbances or injuries.
Ensures that proper departmental procedures regarding correspondence between the public and juveniles are maintained.
Serves juveniles meals in accordance with established procedures; ensures that proper counting is maintained of all utensils, cups, trays and inmate counts are correct.
Searches juveniles property for contraband including but not limited to: alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, weapons, and nuisance contraband as prescribed by facility policy or by law.
Distributes mail for juveniles which includes checking for contraband.
Requests physical examinations and forwards specific requests for medical assistance to the nurse; escorts juveniles to the nurse’s office and provides security for the nurse.
Verifies and writes receipts on commissary purchases; ensures that the Commissary vendor distributes purchases to the proper juveniles.
Supervises the visitation of attorneys, family members and others.
Performs other related duties as assigned.