Juvenile Justice Detention Officer II - 80080552

State of Florida•Crestview, FL

16h•$1,839•Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly responsible position in the criminal justice system located at the Okaloosa Regional Juvenile Detention Center. The position serves as the facility training coordinator (FTC) and ensures the safe and secure custody of assigned detained youth while providing for their constitutional rights. The environment is a 24-hour hardware secure Juvenile Detention Facility, where staff must demonstrate leadership, maintain order, and act as positive role models for youth. The position requires adherence to all agency policies, including those related to safety, contraband control, and the documentation of incidents. This role also involves the supervision of youth activities, distribution of medication, transportation of youth to external facilities, and the physical restraint of youth when necessary. Employees must be prepared to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Must be at least 19 years of age.
Must be a high school graduate or its equivalent.
No felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving perjury or false statements.
No dishonorable discharge from any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Ability to pass criminal background checks (state, local, national), sex offender checks, and pre-employment drug screening.
Must obtain and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license if required to transport youth.
Must be certified in accordance with the Department direct care training policy within 180 days of employment.
Must pass an Ergometric’s IMPACT Assessment and Training Test (for non-system employees).
Ability to perform physical restraint of youth.
Must agree to work shift schedules, including rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in corrections or juvenile corrections.
Experience providing care, custody, and/or control of at-risk, delinquent, or troubled youth.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and secure environment for youth, self, and other staff.
Ensure an environment with zero tolerance for detained youth escapes, abuse, sexual harassment, or inappropriate conduct.
Assist in the operation of a secure detention center and ensure compliance with court orders, rules, and quality assurance standards.
Distribute medication in the absence of a designated medical health authority or facility nurse.
Perform duties in Master Control, admissions, releases, and transportation.
Supervise youth in all activities and utilize appropriate levels of verbal or physical use of Protective Action Response (PAR) to maintain control.
Inspect facility, youth, visitors, and packages for contraband.
Train and coach employees regarding duties and facility policies.
Assume acting supervisor’s role in the absence of the supervisor.
Prepare reports and records regarding incidents, youth movement, and violations.
Escort youth to medical, criminal justice, social services, and judicial facilities.
Complete required monitoring checks for youth in room confinement or designated as suicidal.
Assess and analyze information via the Juvenile Justice Information System.
Initiate and maintain detained youth counts.
Perform facility housekeeping and cleaning tasks.