JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER I - 80081053

State of Florida • NAPLES, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is seeking dedicated professionals to enhance public safety through high-quality effective services for youth and families. Working as a juvenile justice detention officer is a rewarding and challenging career opportunity. 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. DJJ expects youth to be accountable for their criminal actions while striving to sustain a culture that promotes dignity and respect. The goal is to treat each youth as an individual by providing the right services, at the right time, to shape them into productive citizens. As a detention officer, you are often the first DJJ employee to interact with juvenile offenders, making leadership, coaching, mentoring, and a desire to work with youth essential qualities.

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, or have received a dishonorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces.
• 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 attesting to compliance with the above requirements.
• 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 and use conflict management skills.
• Prepare and maintain reports and records relating to the supervision of youth.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide rational numbers.
• Communicate both orally and in writing.
• Effectively work with youth, co-workers, supervisors and the public.
• Be agreeable to working shift schedules, including rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays with varying days off.
• Be prepared for unplanned overtime or unscheduled double shifts.
• Pass a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national), and pre-employment drug screening.
• Valid driver’s license (if initially hired with an out-of-state license, obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire).
• Three-years acceptable driving record (for positions involving transportation of youth).
• Obtain direct care certification within 180 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership qualities.
• Coaching abilities.
• Mentoring skills.
• 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 promotes dignity and respect.
• Provide the right services, at the right time, to shape youth into productive citizens.
• Interact with juvenile offenders, providing leadership, coaching, and mentoring.

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 one of the best group health insurance and dental plans
• One of the most secure pension/investment plans

What This Job Offers

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