JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER I - 80081288
About The Position
The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is seeking dedicated professionals to join their team. This role is crucial for enhancing public safety by providing a safe and secure environment for troubled youth in a structured setting. DJJ aims to hold youth accountable for their actions while fostering a culture of dignity and respect, ultimately shaping them into productive citizens. As a detention officer, you will often be the first point of contact for juvenile offenders, making leadership, coaching, mentoring, and a desire to work with youth essential qualities for this position.
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 any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
- Not have pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or been found guilty of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement after September 30, 1999.
- 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.
- Knowledge of Department policies and procedures and procedures for the care, custody and control of youth.
- Knowledge of Facility Operating Procedures.
- Knowledge of Safety procedures and conducting strip searches.
- Knowledge of Good hygiene and housekeeping tasks relating to maintaining the sanitary conditions of the facility.
- Skills in recognizing signs of potential suicide or depression and changes in youth’s behavior.
- 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 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.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Have a three-years acceptable driving record (if transporting youth).
Nice To Haves
- Leadership qualities.
- Coaching abilities.
- Mentoring abilities.
- 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.
- Sustain a culture that promotes 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.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to youth.
- Prepare and maintain reports and records relating to the supervision of youth.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
