Juvenile Justice Detention Officer II - 80080557

State of Florida•Crestview, FL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly responsible direct-care position in the criminal justice system at the Okaloosa Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Crestview, Florida. The employee helps operate a secure detention center and is responsible for the safe and secure custody of assigned detained youth while protecting their constitutional rights and addressing legal, medical, and mental health concerns. The position requires following agency and facility policies, maintaining a safe environment, and upholding zero tolerance for escapes, abuse, sexual harassment, and inappropriate staff conduct with youth. The employee supervises youth, supports their services and programming, responds to behavior with appropriate directives and interventions, and may perform duties in master control, admissions, releases, medication distribution, and transportation. The role also includes recordkeeping, facility and contraband inspections, staff coaching, and assuming the supervisor’s role when needed. The employee must complete required direct-care training and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Requirements

Be at least 19 years of age.
Be a high school graduate or have an equivalent qualification as determined by the department.
Have no disqualifying felony or misdemeanor conviction involving perjury or a false statement, and no dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States, subject to the statutory provisions stated in the posting.
Comply with fingerprinting, background investigation, and other personnel screening requirements, and submit the required sworn affidavit of application.
Pass applicable sex offender and state, local, and national criminal background checks and pre-employment drug screening.
Complete Florida Department of Juvenile Justice direct-care certification or obtain it within 180 days of employment.
For candidates not currently employed in the state system as a DJJ direct-care worker, pass Ergometric’s IMPACT Assessment and Training Test if selected as a top-ranking candidate after the interview phase.
Maintain a valid driver’s license. Florida residents hired with an out-of-state license must obtain a valid Florida license within 30 days of hire.
For duties involving transportation of youth, have a valid driver’s license and a three-year acceptable driving record as defined by FDJJ Policy 1920.
Communicate orally and in writing; perform basic arithmetic; prepare and maintain reports and records; and work effectively with youth, coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions in a timely manner; observe changes in youth behavior; provide constructive feedback; and determine the appropriate level of force.
Know good hygiene, facility policies and procedures, and housekeeping tasks needed to maintain sanitary conditions.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and secure environment for detained youth, staff, and visitors, following agency and facility policies and procedures.
Help operate the detention center and ensure the safe and secure custody of assigned youth while respecting their constitutional rights and attending to legal, medical, and mental health issues.
Assist the supervisor in ensuring that youth services and programming comply with court orders, rules, departmental policies and procedures, and Quality Assurance standards.
Complete training on proper medication dispensing and distribute medication when a designated medical health 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 levels of verbal or physical Protective Action Response (PAR), in accordance with policies and procedures.
Inspect the facility, youth, visitors, and delivered packages for contraband.
Train or coach employees and orient them to facility duties, policies, and procedures.
Assume the acting supervisor’s role in the supervisor’s absence.
Write reports and prepare records regarding incidents, youth movement, and noteworthy information; ensure violations of procedures, rules, regulations, and state and federal statutes 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 maintain the safety and security of youth and the facility.
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 in the Juvenile Justice Information System and conduct youth counts as directed.
Attend and successfully complete required direct-care and other assigned training, meetings, and certification requirements.
Use CPR, an AED, and First Aid procedures in emergencies, as trained.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and report any change to the supervisor within 72 hours; do not drive on state business with a revoked, suspended, or curtailed license.
Comply with Florida’s Prompt Payment Compliance Law requirements under Section 215.422, Florida Statutes.
Perform other related duties as required.