JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II - 80080975

State of Florida•CRESTVIEW, FL

3d•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 role requires following agency and facility policies, maintaining a safe environment, and preventing escapes, abuse, sexual harassment, and inappropriate staff conduct. The officer supervises youth, supports services and programming in accordance with court orders and applicable standards, and may perform duties in Master Control, admissions, releases, and transportation. The position includes medication distribution when designated medical personnel are absent, emergency response, documentation, facility inspections, and youth counts and checks. The officer may train or coach employees and assume the supervisor’s role in the supervisor’s absence. The position requires completion of DJJ direct-care training and other assigned training. Employees must maintain a valid driver’s license and comply with requirements for transporting youth. Candidates are subject to background and sex offender checks and pre-employment drug screening. Applicants must meet Florida statutory eligibility requirements, including being at least 19 years old and a high school graduate or equivalent.

Requirements

At least 19 years of age.
High school graduate or equivalent, as determined by the Department.
Must not have a disqualifying felony or misdemeanor conviction involving perjury or false statements, or a dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces, subject to the statutory provisions described in the posting.
Comply with fingerprinting, background investigation, and other personnel screening requirements, and execute the required affidavit of application.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers.
Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records.
Ability to work effectively with youth, coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
Knowledge of good hygiene 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 behavior and provide constructive feedback to correct behavior.
Knowledge of housekeeping tasks needed to maintain sanitary facility conditions.
Maintain a valid driver’s license; Florida residents hired with an out-of-state license must obtain a Florida license within 30 days. Work-purpose-only permits and certain restricted licenses are not acceptable; corrective-lens restrictions are acceptable if corrective lenses are worn.
For work involving youth transportation, have a valid driver’s license and a three-year acceptable driving record as defined in FDJJ Policy 1920.
Be certified under the Florida DJJ direct-care training policy or obtain certification within 180 days of employment.
Candidates not currently working as DJJ direct-care workers in the state system may be required to pass Ergometric’s IMPACT Assessment and Training Test after the interview phase.
Submit required Veterans’ Preference documentation by the vacancy announcement closing date if claiming Veterans’ Preference.

Responsibilities

Follow agency and facility policies and procedures and maintain a safe and secure environment for youth, staff, and others.
Help operate the secure detention center and ensure the safe custody of assigned youth while protecting their constitutional rights and addressing legal, medical, and mental health concerns.
Assist the supervisor in ensuring youth services and programming comply with court orders, rules, departmental policies and procedures, and Quality Assurance standards.
Complete training to maintain proficiency in 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, maintain control through directives and counseling, and use appropriate levels of verbal or physical Protective Action Response when necessary and permitted by policy.
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 role when the supervisor is absent.
Write reports and maintain records concerning incidents, youth movement, noteworthy information, and violations of procedures, rules, regulations, and statutes.
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 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 in the Juvenile Justice Information System.
Initiate and maintain youth counts as directed by facility procedures and policies.
Attend and successfully complete required direct-care and other assigned training; use CPR, AED, and First Aid techniques in emergencies.
Attend required meetings.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and report changes to the supervisor within 72 hours; do not operate a vehicle on state business when the license is revoked, suspended, or curtailed.
Comply with Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Prompt Payment Compliance Law.
Perform other related duties as required.