JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER I - 80080963

State of Florida•CRESTVIEW, FL

3d•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 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. 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 services, 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 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 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.
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 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.
Must be agreeable to working shift schedules, including rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays with varying days off.
Must be able to work unplanned overtime or unscheduled double shifts when necessary.
Must be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.
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 sustains 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.
Interact with juvenile offenders.
Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to youth.
Prepare and maintain reports and records relating to the supervision of youth.