Juvenile Detention Specialist, Juvenile Detention Center

Seminole County Sheriff's Office•Sanford, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for the position of Juvenile Detention Specialist assigned to the Juvenile Detention Center. This role performs generalized corrections work in the care, custody, and control of juvenile detainees. The selected applicant will be assigned to a night shift position. A notarized Background Investigation Waiver is required with the application; failure to submit this document will disqualify the applicant. Applications must be submitted before the closing date of July 7, 2026.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
One (1) year of responsible work experience, which involves law enforcement-related duties or dealing with youth, preferred
Ability to complete PAR training within six (6) months of employment or assignment to this position
Internal applicants must have completed the Seminole County Sheriff's Office one (1) year probationary period
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License
Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory
Knowledge of Sheriff's Office rules and regulations as applied to juvenile detention centers, and of interviewing and counseling techniques.
Ability to work independently without constant supervision
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to understand interpret and implement policies, law and procedures in regards to Florida Statute Chapter 985
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and coordinate work assignments
Ability to analyze information or situations
Ability to synthesize information and/or circumstances
Ability to solve problems
Ability to recall facts and/or information
Ability to describe persons, things, and/or events
Ability to read and comprehend information
Ability to appropriately wear and operate a self-contained breathing apparatus
Ability to drive a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner
Ability to behave respectably and with utmost integrity even when off duty.
Ability to work shift work (days or nights) with rotating days off, including working weekends, nights, holidays, and/or overtime
May be required to respond for any critical incident, manmade or natural
External applicants for employment will submit to a thorough background investigation, which includes, but not limited to, past employment/education verification, driver license review, credit history, prior drug use history, arrest/conviction record, and computerized voice stress analysis (CVSA) testing.
Any dishonesty or deception on the Employment Application will disqualify your application.
Candidates must also comply with the Agency’s current Tattoo and Body Ornamentation Policy.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree preferred
Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of related training, education, and experience

Responsibilities

Processes detention intake and releases; responsible for searching detainees.
Searches and removes all unauthorized personal articles and contraband from detainees.
Exercises reasonable and/or special care or action, as the need dictates or as directed, in handling special or unusual detainees.
Escorts detainees using handcuffs, approves physical techniques, and other approved restraints.
Effectively control the juvenile admitted to the facility, using maneuvers and techniques taught in training by the approved physical training curriculum.
Pursue fleeing detainees and perform rescue operations and other duties which may involve quickly entering and exiting secured areas; lifting, carrying, and dragging heavy objects; climbing up to and down from elevated surfaces; jumping over obstacles; crawling in confined areas; and using the approved physical techniques to gain entrance or subdue resisting detainees.
Perform rescue functions in accidents within the facility, emergencies, and disasters, including standing for long periods, administering basic emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging, and carrying people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
Communicate effectively and coherently with other officers, community partners, and juveniles using existing communications systems, and demonstrate communications skills in court and other formal settings as required.
May be required to drive the Sheriff’s Office vehicles in the transportation of juveniles.
Must understand and adhere to the standards of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).
Performs other duties as required or as may be necessary for the efficient and effective performance of the position functions.