JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER I - 80004218

State of Florida•Belle Isle, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) focuses on enhancing public safety through high-quality effective services for youth and families delivered by world-class professionals dedicated to building a stronger, safer Florida. 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 service, 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 or 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, 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 of conflict management skills.
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.
Participate in E-VERIFY (Employment Eligibility).
Possess a 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).
For positions involving transportation of youth, possess a valid driver’s license and three-years acceptable driving record.
Be certified in accordance with the Department direct care training policy, and obtain such certification within 180 days of employment.
Pass an Ergometric’s IMPACT Assessment and Training Test (for candidates not currently in the state system as a direct-care worker for DJJ).

Nice To Haves

Leadership qualities.
Coaching abilities.
Mentoring experience.
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.
Treat each youth as an individual.
Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to youth.
Prepare and maintain reports and records relating to the supervision of youth.