JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II - 80080555

State of Florida

1d • 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.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must be a high school graduate or its equivalent.
• Must not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement, or have received a dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces.
• Must not have pleaded guilty or no lo contendere to or been found guilty of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement after September 30, 1999.
• Must abide by all provisions of s. 985.644 (1), regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements.
• Must execute and submit an affidavit-of-application form attesting to compliance with specified requirements.
• Must maintain a valid Driver License.
• Must be certified in accordance with State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice direct care training policy or obtain such certification within 180 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of training requirements to maintain proficiency on the proper methods for dispensing medications to the youth.
• Experience in Master Control, admissions, releases, and transportation.
• Experience utilizing Protective Action Response (PAR).
• Experience with Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Adhering to agency or facility policies and procedures.
• Maintaining a safe and secure environment for youth, staff, and self.
• Ensuring a "zero tolerance" environment for escapes, abuse, sexual harassment, and inappropriate conduct.
• Assisting in the operation of a secure detention center and ensuring the custody of detained youth.
• Providing detained youth with their constitutional rights, including legal, medical, and mental health concerns.
• Assisting supervisors in ensuring compliance with court orders, rules, and departmental policies.
• Completing training requirements for dispensing medications to youth.
• Performing duties in Master Control, admissions, releases, and transportation.
• Supervising youth in all activities and maintaining control through directives, counseling, or appropriate use of force.
• Inspecting the facility, youth, visitors, and packages for contraband.
• Training and orienting employees on their duties and facility policies.
• Assuming acting supervisor's role in the absence of the supervisor.
• Writing reports and preparing records regarding incidents, youth movement, and violations.
• Preparing detained youth for court appearances and transporting them to various facilities.
• Using security and emergency equipment to ensure safety and security.
• Completing required youth checks (10-minute, 5-minute, Constant Sight and Uninterrupted Sound Supervision).
• Assessing and analyzing information through the Juvenile Justice Information System.
• Initiating and maintaining detained youth counts.
• Attending and completing all required training, including CPR, AED, and First Aid.
• Attending required meetings.
• Maintaining a valid Driver License and reporting any changes.
• Complying with the Prompt Payment Compliance Law.
• Performing other related duties as required.

Benefits

• The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.
• We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation’s veterans and their families.
• We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.

What This Job Offers

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