JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER I - 80003560

State of Florida•Panama City, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is seeking dedicated professionals to join their team as Juvenile Justice Detention Officers. This role is crucial for enhancing public safety by providing a safe and secure environment for troubled youth in a structured setting. As a detention officer, you will be the primary point of contact for juvenile offenders, responsible for ensuring they are accountable for their actions while fostering a culture of dignity and respect. The goal is to treat each youth as an individual, providing the right services at the right time to help them become productive citizens. This position requires leadership, coaching, mentoring, and a genuine desire to work with youth.

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.
Not have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
Abide by all provisions of s. 985.644 (1), regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements for personnel.
Execute and submit to the Department an affidavit-of-application form.
Possess knowledge of department policies and procedures and procedures for the care, custody and control of youth.
Possess knowledge of facility operating procedures.
Possess knowledge of safety procedures and conducting strip searches.
Possess knowledge of good hygiene and housekeeping tasks relating to maintaining the sanitary conditions of the facility.
Possess skills in recognizing signs of potential suicide or depression and changes in youth’s behavior.
Possess skills in addressing issues of youth who are experiencing problems.
Ability to determine appropriate level of use of force.
Ability to provide constructive feedback to correct behavior and use conflict management skills.
Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records relating to the supervision of youth.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide rational numbers.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to effectively work with youth, co-workers, supervisors and the public.
Agreeable to working shift schedules, including rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays with varying days off.
Willingness to work unplanned overtime or unscheduled double shifts when necessary.
Must be certified in accordance with the Department direct care training policy, and must obtain such certification within 180 days of employment.
Must pass an Ergometric’s IMPACT Assessment and Training Test (for candidates not currently in the state system).

Nice To Haves

Leadership qualities.
Coaching abilities.
Mentoring abilities.
A desire to work with youth.

Responsibilities

Ensure public safety by providing a safe and secure environment for troubled youth in a structured setting.
Hold youth accountable for their criminal actions.
Promote a culture that upholds dignity and respect.
Treat each youth as an individual by providing the right services at the right time.
Shape youth to become productive citizens in society.
Serve as the first DJJ employee to interact with juvenile offenders.
Maintain facility operating procedures.
Conduct strip searches.
Maintain sanitary conditions of the facility.
Recognize signs of potential suicide or depression and changes in youth’s behavior.
Address issues of youth who are experiencing problems.
Determine appropriate level of use of force.
Provide constructive feedback to correct behavior.
Utilize conflict management skills.
Prepare and maintain reports and records relating to the supervision of youth.