Juvenile Justice Detention Officer II - 80080975

State of Florida•Crestview, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Juvenile Justice Detention Officer II supports the operation of a secure juvenile detention center, maintaining safe and secure custody of assigned youth while protecting their constitutional rights and addressing legal, medical, and mental health concerns. The role follows agency and facility policies, promotes a respectful environment, and works to prevent escapes, abuse, sexual harassment, and other inappropriate conduct. The officer assists with youth services and programming, medication distribution when designated medical personnel are absent, and facility operations including Master Control, admissions, releases, and transportation. The officer supervises youth during activities, provides direction and constructive counseling, and uses appropriate verbal or physical Protective Action Response (PAR) when necessary and consistent with policy. Duties also include inspecting the facility and people or items entering it for contraband; preparing reports and records; monitoring youth checks and counts; assessing information in the Juvenile Justice Information System; preparing and escorting youth for court and other appointments; and using security and emergency equipment. The role may include coaching employees and serving as acting supervisor when the supervisor is absent. Required training includes DJJ direct-care training and emergency response procedures such as CPR, AED, and First Aid.

Requirements

Be at least 19 years of age.
Be a high school graduate or have an equivalent accepted by the department.
Have no disqualifying felony or misdemeanor conviction involving perjury or false statement, and no dishonorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces, as specified in the posting and Florida law.
Comply with fingerprinting, background investigation, and other personnel screening requirements, and submit the required sworn affidavit of eligibility.
Pass state, local, and national criminal background checks, a sex offender check, and pre-employment drug screening for direct-care positions.
Meet the direct-care certification requirement under the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice policy, or obtain certification within 180 days of employment.
For candidates not currently in the state system as DJJ direct-care workers, pass Ergometric’s IMPACT Assessment and Training Test if selected as a top-ranking candidate after interview.
Maintain a valid driver license. Florida residents hired with an out-of-state license must obtain a valid Florida license within 30 days of hire. Certain restricted, suspended, or revoked licenses are unacceptable; a corrective-lenses restriction is acceptable if corrective lenses are worn while driving.
For work involving transportation of youth, have a valid driver license and a three-year acceptable driving record as defined in FDJJ Policy 1920.
Communicate orally and in writing; perform basic arithmetic; and prepare and maintain reports and records.
Work effectively with youth, co-workers, supervisors, and the public; understand and follow verbal and written instructions in a timely manner.
Understand good hygiene and housekeeping tasks needed to maintain sanitary facility conditions, as well as department and facility policies and procedures.
Determine the appropriate level of force, observe changes in youth behavior, and provide constructive feedback to correct behavior.

Responsibilities

Maintain the safe and secure custody of assigned detained youth and uphold their constitutional rights, with attention to legal, medical, and mental health issues.
Follow agency and facility policies and procedures and promote a respectful environment with zero tolerance for escapes, abuse, sexual harassment, and inappropriate staff conduct.
Assist the supervisor in ensuring youth services and programming comply with court orders, applicable rules, departmental policies, and Quality Assurance standards.
Complete required training to maintain proficiency in medication dispensing and distribute medication when designated medical personnel or a facility nurse is absent.
Perform duties in Master Control, admissions, releases, and transportation as needed.
Supervise youth during activities, provide directives and counseling, and use appropriate levels of verbal or physical Protective Action Response (PAR) when needed and consistent with policy.
Inspect the facility, youth, visitors, and packages delivered to the facility for contraband.
Train or coach employees and orient them to their duties and facility policies and procedures.
Assume the acting supervisor role when the supervisor is absent.
Write reports and prepare records concerning incidents, youth movement, noteworthy information, and violations of procedures, rules, regulations, and statutes; ensure violations are documented.
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 and security.
Complete required 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 detained youth counts as directed by policy and procedures.
Attend and successfully complete required direct-care and other assigned training, and attend required meetings.
Use CPR, an AED, and First Aid procedures in emergencies as taught during certification training.
Maintain a valid driver license and report any change to the supervisor within 72 hours; do not drive on state business if the license is revoked, suspended, or curtailed.
Comply with Florida’s Prompt Payment Compliance Law requirements specified in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes.
Perform other related duties as required.