JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER I - 80003932

State of Florida • Clearwater, FL

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About The Position

Working as a juvenile justice detention officer is one of the most rewarding and challenging career opportunities in the State of Florida. As an officer, your primary responsibility is to ensure public safety by providing a safe and secure environment for troubled youth in a structured setting. At DJJ, we expect youth to be accountable for their criminal actions while striving to sustain a culture that promotes dignity and respect. Our goal is to treat each youth in our care as an individual by providing the right services, at the right time, in order to shape youth to become productive citizens in society. As a detention officer, you are most often the first DJJ employee to interact with juvenile offenders. Therefore, leadership, coaching, mentoring, and a desire to work with youth are qualities that are essential.

Requirements

• Be at least 19 years of age.
• Be a high school graduate or its equivalent.
• Not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.
• Abide by all provisions regarding fingerprinting and background investigations.
• Execute and submit an affidavit-of-application form attesting to compliance with employment requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of department policies and procedures for the care, custody, and control of youth.
• Skills in conflict management and providing constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Ensure public safety by providing a safe and secure environment for troubled youth.
• Interact with juvenile offenders and provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring.
• Maintain reports and records relating to the supervision of youth.
• Recognize signs of potential suicide or depression and changes in youth’s behavior.
• Address issues of youth who are experiencing problems.

Benefits

• 104 hours of paid vacation annually.
• 96 hours of paid sick leave annually, with unlimited accrual of unused hours.
• 9 paid holidays and 1 personal day each year.
• 6 paid credit hours per term at Florida’s colleges and universities.
• Eligible for participation in student loan debt forgiveness program.
• Participation in group health insurance and dental plans.
• Secure pension/investment plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED