JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II - 80081259

State of Florida•Panama City, FL

34d•Onsite

About The Position

This highly responsible criminal justice position helps operate a secure juvenile detention center and ensures the safe and secure custody of detained youth while respecting their constitutional rights, including attention to legal, medical, and mental health needs. The officer follows agency and facility policies, maintains a safe environment with zero tolerance for escapes, abuse, sexual harassment, and inappropriate staff conduct, and supports youth services and programming in compliance with court orders, departmental rules, policies, and quality assurance standards. The role includes supervising youth, responding to behavior with directives, counseling, and appropriate levels of verbal or physical Protective Action Response, inspecting the facility and people or packages for contraband, and carrying out control, admissions, releases, transportation, and emergency duties as needed. The officer prepares reports and records, helps prepare and escort youth for court and other appointments, performs required checks and counts, and uses security and emergency equipment. The position may include coaching employees and acting as supervisor in the supervisor’s absence. Employees 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 hold an equivalent credential as determined by the department.
Have no disqualifying felony or misdemeanor conviction involving perjury or a false statement, and no dishonorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces, subject to the statutory terms described in the posting.
Comply with fingerprinting, background investigation, and other personnel screening requirements, and execute and submit the required affidavit of application.
Successfully complete Florida Department of Juvenile Justice direct-care training certification or obtain certification within 180 days of employment.
Maintain a valid driver’s license. Florida residents hired with an out-of-state license must obtain a Florida license within 30 days. Licenses suspended or revoked, work permits, and certain restricted licenses are not acceptable.
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.
Pass applicable sex offender, state/local/national criminal background, and pre-employment drug screening checks.
For candidates not currently employed in the state system as a DJJ direct-care worker, pass the Ergometric IMPACT Assessment and Training Test if selected as a top-ranking candidate after interview.
Communicate orally and in writing; perform basic arithmetic; and prepare and maintain reports and records.
Work effectively with youth, co-workers, supervisors, and the public; understand and follow verbal and written instructions promptly.
Understand facility hygiene and housekeeping practices needed to maintain sanitary conditions.
Determine appropriate levels of force, observe changes in youth behavior, and provide constructive feedback to correct behavior.

Responsibilities

Follow agency and facility policies and procedures and help maintain a safe, secure environment for youth, staff, and visitors.
Support a zero-tolerance environment for escapes, abuse, sexual harassment, and inappropriate staff conduct with detained youth.
Assist with secure detention center operations and ensure the custody and constitutional rights of assigned youth, with attention to legal, medical, and mental health issues.
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 dispensing medications and distribute medication when a designated medical health authority or facility nurse is absent.
Perform duties in Master Control, admissions, releases, and transportation as necessary.
Supervise youth activities and maintain control using directives, counseling, and appropriate levels of verbal or physical Protective Action Response in accordance with policy.
Inspect the facility, youth, visitors, and packages for contraband.
Train or coach employees and orient them to facility duties, policies, and procedures.
Assume the acting supervisor role in the supervisor’s absence.
Write reports and prepare records regarding incidents, youth movement, and noteworthy information; document violations of facility procedures, rules, regulations, and applicable laws.
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 safety and security.
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 available through the Juvenile Justice Information System.
Initiate and maintain youth counts as directed by operating 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 any change to the supervisor within 72 hours; do not drive on state business with a revoked, suspended, or curtailed license.
Comply with the Prompt Payment Compliance Law requirements set forth in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes.
Perform other related duties as required.