JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II - 80003750

State of Florida • Gainesville, FL

53d • Onsite

About The Position

The Juvenile Justice Detention Officer II performs responsible direct-care work in a secure juvenile detention center. The officer helps maintain a safe and secure environment, safeguards detained youths’ rights and well-being, and supports facility services and programming in compliance with court orders, Department policies, procedures, and quality assurance standards. The role requires treating youth, staff, and the public with dignity and respect and serving as a positive role model.

The officer supervises youth, maintains facility security and control, responds to behavioral and safety concerns, completes required checks and records, and may perform duties in master control, admissions, releases, and transportation. The position also includes supporting and coaching employees, assuming an acting supervisor role when the supervisor is absent, and completing required direct-care training. The announcement is a pool posting for multiple positions at the Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Gainesville, Florida.

Requirements

• Be at least 19 years old.
• Be a high school graduate or hold an equivalent credential as determined by the Department.
• Not have a disqualifying felony conviction or misdemeanor conviction involving perjury or false statement, and not have received a dishonorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces, as specified in Florida Statute 985.66.
• Comply with fingerprinting, background investigation, and other screening requirements, and submit the required sworn affidavit of eligibility.
• Successfully complete State of Florida DJJ direct-care certification or obtain certification within 180 days of employment.
• Maintain a valid driver's license. Florida residents hired with an out-of-state license must obtain a Florida license within 30 days. Certain suspended, revoked, work-permit, and restricted licenses are not acceptable.
• For work-related transportation of youth, have a valid driver's license and a three-year acceptable driving record as defined by FDJJ Policy 1920.
• Pass required sex-offender and criminal background checks and pre-employment drug screening for direct-care positions.
• For applicants not currently working as a DJJ direct-care employee in the state system, pass Ergometric's IMPACT Assessment and Training Test if selected as a top-ranking candidate after the interview phase.
• Communicate orally and in writing.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers.
• Prepare and maintain reports and records.
• Work effectively with youth, coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions in a timely manner.
• Determine the appropriate level of force and observe changes in youth behavior.
• Provide constructive feedback to correct behavior.
• Know good hygiene and housekeeping practices necessary to maintain facility sanitation.
• Know Department and facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow agency and facility policies and procedures and help maintain a safe and secure environment for youth, staff, and the facility.
• Maintain a zero-tolerance environment for escapes, youth abuse, sexual harassment, and inappropriate staff conduct with detained youth.
• Support the safe and secure custody of assigned youth while protecting their constitutional rights and attending to legal, medical, and mental health concerns.
• Assist the supervisor in ensuring youth services and programming comply with court orders, rules, Department policies and procedures, and Quality Assurance standards.
• Complete training and maintain proficiency in medication-dispensing methods; distribute medication when a designated medical authority or facility nurse is absent.
• Perform duties in master control, admissions, releases, and transportation as needed.
• Supervise youth activities and maintain control through directives, counseling, and appropriate use of Protective Action Response (PAR), consistent with policy.
• Inspect the facility, youth, visitors, and delivered packages for contraband.
• Train or coach employees and orient them to their duties and facility policies and procedures.
• Assume the acting supervisor's role in the supervisor's absence.
• Write reports and maintain records concerning incidents, youth movement, noteworthy information, and violations of procedures, rules, regulations, and applicable statutes.
• Prepare youth for court appearances and transport or escort them to medical, criminal justice, social services, and judicial facilities as needed.
• Use security and emergency equipment to protect youth and facility safety.
• Complete 10-minute checks, 5-minute checks, or Constant Sight and Uninterrupted Sound Supervision for youth in room confinement or designated as suicidal.
• Assess and analyze information available through the Juvenile Justice Information System.
• Initiate and maintain youth counts as directed by Department and facility policies and procedures.
• Attend and successfully complete required direct-care and other assigned training; use CPR, AED, and First Aid procedures in emergencies.
• Attend required meetings.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and promptly report changes to the supervisor; do not drive on state business with a revoked, suspended, or curtailed license.
• Comply with Florida's Prompt Payment Compliance Law requirements specified in the posting.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Veterans' preference in employment for Career Service vacancies; certain service members may be eligible for waivers of postsecondary educational requirements.

What This Job Offers

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