JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II - 80003911

State of Florida•Brandon, FL

14d•$1,752•Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly responsible position in the criminal justice system. The employee is expected to perform all the duties in the optimum responsible manner, demonstrate leadership by being a positive role model for staff, youth and the community, and treat all persons with dignity and respect. Responsible for adhering to agency or facility policies and procedures. Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for youth, themselves and other staff. Ensures the maintenance of an environment which is safe and creates an atmosphere that has “zero tolerance” for detained youth escapes, detained youth abuse, sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct by the staff with the detained youth (Red Flag Behavior). Assists in the operation of a secure detention center, assuring the safe and secure custody of all assigned detained youth while ensuring that all detained youth are provided their constitutional rights with special concern for legal, medical and mental health issues. Assists the supervisor to ensure that the detained youth’s services and programming are in compliance with court orders, rules, Departmental policies and procedures, and Quality Assurance standards. Successfully completes training requirements to maintain proficiency on the proper methods for dispensing medications to the youth. Distributes medication in the absence of a designated medical health authority or a facility nurse. Performs duties in Master Control, admissions, releases, and transportation, as necessary. Supervises youth in all activities and maintains control of detained youth by giving directives, counseling and/or utilizing appropriate levels of verbal or physical use of Protective Action Response (PAR) as needed to properly control detained youth in accordance with the departmental and facility policies and procedures. Inspects facility, youth, visitors and packages delivered to the facility for contraband. Trains and/or coach’s employees concerning their duties and orients them concerning facility policies and procedures. In the absence of the supervisor, assumes acting supervisor’s role. Writes reports and prepares required records regarding incidents, detained youth movement and noteworthy information, and ensures the documentation of all violations of facility operating procedures, rules and regulations, and state and federal statutes. Prepares detained youth for court appearances, and transports and escorts detained youth to medical, criminal justice, social services and judicial facilities as needed according to departmental and facility policies and procedures. Uses security and emergency equipment to ensure the safety and security of the detained youth and the facility. Completes 10-minute checks, 5-minute checks or Constant Sight and Uninterrupted Sound Supervision for every detained youth confined to room confinement or designated as suicidal. Assesses and analyzes information available through the Juvenile Justice Information System. Initiates and maintains detained youth counts as directed by departmental and facility operating procedures and policies. Attends and successfully completes all training required by DJJ’s Direct Care Training Policy and other training as assigned and required. In case of an emergency, will utilize Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid techniques and procedures taught during certification training. Attends required meetings. Maintains a valid Driver License and reports any change to his/her supervisor within 72 hours. Will not knowingly drive a state vehicle or use a private vehicle on state business if his/her license is revoked, suspended, or given any curtailment of use. This position must comply with the requirements set forth in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Prompt Payment Compliance Law. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide rational numbers.
Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records.
Ability to effectively work with youth, co-workers, supervisors and the public.
Knowledge of good hygiene.
Knowledge of the Department and facility policies and procedures.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in a timely manner.
Ability to determine the appropriate level of force.
Ability to observe changes in youth’s behaviors.
Ability to provide constructive feedback to correct behavior.
Knowledge of good housekeeping tasks relative to maintaining the sanitary conditions of the facility.
Be at least 19 years of age.
Be a high school graduate or its equivalent as determined by the department.
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, adopted by the department, attesting to his or her compliance with sub paragraphs 1-4.

Responsibilities

Responsible for adhering to agency or facility policies and procedures.
Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for youth, themselves and other staff.
Assists in the operation of a secure detention center, assuring the safe and secure custody of all assigned detained youth while ensuring that all detained youth are provided their constitutional rights with special concern for legal, medical and mental health issues.
Assists the supervisor to ensure that the detained youth’s services and programming are in compliance with court orders, rules, Departmental policies and procedures, and Quality Assurance standards.
Successfully completes training requirements to maintain proficiency on the proper methods for dispensing medications to the youth. Distributes medication in the absence of a designated medical health authority or a facility nurse.
Performs duties in Master Control, admissions, releases, and transportation, as necessary.
Supervises youth in all activities and maintains control of detained youth by giving directives, counseling and/or utilizing appropriate levels of verbal or physical use of Protective Action Response (PAR) as needed to properly control detained youth in accordance with the departmental and facility policies and procedures.
Inspects facility, youth, visitors and packages delivered to the facility for contraband.
Trains and/or coach’s employees concerning their duties and orients them concerning facility policies and procedures.
In the absence of the supervisor, assumes acting supervisor’s role.
Writes reports and prepares required records regarding incidents, detained youth movement and noteworthy information, and ensures the documentation of all violations of facility operating procedures, rules and regulations, and state and federal statutes.
Prepares detained youth for court appearances, and transports and escorts detained youth to medical, criminal justice, social services and judicial facilities as needed according to departmental and facility policies and procedures.
Uses security and emergency equipment to ensure the safety and security of the detained youth and the facility.
Completes 10-minute checks, 5-minute checks or Constant Sight and Uninterrupted Sound Supervision for every detained youth confined to room confinement or designated as suicidal.
Assesses and analyzes information available through the Juvenile Justice Information System.
Initiates and maintains detained youth counts as directed by departmental and facility operating procedures and policies.
Attends and successfully completes all training required by DJJ’s Direct Care Training Policy and other training as assigned and required. In case of an emergency, will utilize Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid techniques and procedures taught during certification training.
Attends required meetings.
Maintains a valid Driver License and reports any change to his/her supervisor within 72 hours.
This position must comply with the requirements set forth in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Prompt Payment Compliance Law.
Performs other related duties as required.