JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER I - 80080964

State of Florida • CRESTVIEW, 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. DJJ aims to foster accountability for criminal actions while promoting dignity and respect, treating each youth as an individual to help them become productive citizens. As a detention officer, you will often be the first DJJ employee to interact with 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 attesting to compliance with requirements.
• Pass a sex offender check.
• Pass criminal background checks (state, local, and national).
• Pass pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.
• Possess a valid driver’s license (if initially hired with an out-of-state license, a Florida driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of hire).
• Have a three-years acceptable driving record if transporting youth.
• Be certified in accordance with the Department direct care training policy, and must 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 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.
• Treat each youth as an individual by providing the right services, at the right time.
• Shape youth to become productive citizens in society.
• Be the first DJJ employee to interact with juvenile offenders.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to youth.
• Maintain facility operating procedures.
• Conduct strip searches.
• Perform good hygiene and housekeeping tasks relating to maintaining the 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.
• Use conflict management skills.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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