Juvenile Detention Specialist

Douglas County • Omaha, NE

404d • $53,560 - $53,560

About The Position

The Juvenile Detention Specialist at Douglas County Youth Center is responsible for supervising detainees, ensuring their safety and adherence to established policies and procedures. The role involves monitoring daily activities, maintaining effective relationships with various stakeholders, and responding to emergencies while providing a supportive environment for youth in detention.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience in a related field.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily activities of detainees in assigned unit, reviewing information from previous shift.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public.
• Comply with Civil Service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment.
• Familiarize new detainees with rules, regulations, and operating procedures.
• Provide positive reinforcement for detainees when appropriate, and serve as a role-model for appropriate behavior.
• Regularly inspect assigned unit and personal inspections of detainees to ensure the safety of detainees and security of the facility.
• Maintain knowledge of policies and procedures, including regulatory and accreditation requirements, state statutes and Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).
• Maintain 'watch sheet' for designated detainees (e.g. suicide, medical conditions).
• Report any unusual behavior, conditions, or activities to Duty Supervisor.
• Respond immediately to emergencies, restraining or restricting the action of combative or disruptive detainees using only necessary force.
• Document unusual activity or incidents, passing relevant information to oncoming shift.
• Coordinate and monitor individual and group activities and appointments.
• Keep track of detainee location and escort detainees to group activities outside of the unit.
• Monitor detainee medication intake as prescribed by the medical department.
• Respond to medical emergencies, consult with supervisor, alert medical staff to detainees' request or need for medical attention and take appropriate action.
• Communicate and establish rapport and trust with detainees to facilitate meaningful interactions, problem solving, and exchange of ideas.
• Provide input to supervisors on disciplinary matters and take action as directed.
• Maintain sanitation standards and ensure cleanliness in facility.
• Prepare list of supplies needed for assigned unit.
• Prepare reports and attend meetings and training.
• Serve as acting shift supervisor as assigned.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle when required to travel on County business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed