JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFF SUPV - SE - 80080421

State of Florida•NAPLES, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Juvenile Justice Detention Officer Supervisor oversees the daily operation of a juvenile detention facility, ensuring a safe and secure environment for youth and staff and compliance with agency, facility, state, and federal policies and regulations. The supervisor inspects the facility, directs and monitors staff and youth workloads, assigns staff to maintain adequate coverage, and supervises the care and custody of detained youth. The role also includes supporting staff in handling youth behavior and personal problems, evaluating youth, and contributing to progress reports. Administrative duties include orienting and training staff; managing leave and attendance; preparing evaluations, behavior reports, logs, youth folders, and confinement reports; maintaining key control; reviewing reports and records for accuracy and timeliness; and ensuring proper completion of overtime rosters. The supervisor coordinates staffing and leave coverage, participates in facility briefings, monitors data entry in Master Control and Admissions/Release, and assists with internal investigations. The position may represent the facility to the public in the absence of the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent. The supervisor ensures that releases comply with policies and court orders; youth clothing and admission searches are properly managed; medications are dispensed according to training and accepted practices; and medical concerns are referred to the facility nurse. The position requires attendance at meetings and assigned training, including direct-care training and emergency response certification training. It works a non-traditional schedule and may require various shifts and overtime to maintain staffing and security.

Requirements

Must be a current DJJ employee; this is an internal agency opportunity for current DJJ employees only.
Must be at least 19 years of age.
Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
Must not have a disqualifying felony conviction or misdemeanor conviction involving perjury or a false statement, or a dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces, subject to the exceptions stated in the posting.
Must comply with fingerprinting, background investigation, and other personnel screening requirements and submit the required affidavit of application.
Must pass sex offender and state, local, and national criminal background checks and pre-employment drug screening for direct-care positions.
Must be certified under the Florida DJJ direct-care training policy or obtain certification within 180 days of employment.
Must maintain a valid driver's license. Florida residents hired with an out-of-state license must obtain a valid Florida license within 30 days of hire. Certain suspended, revoked, work-permit, or restricted licenses are not acceptable.
Positions involving transportation of youth require a valid driver's license and a three-year acceptable driving record as defined by FDJJ Policy 1920.
Knowledge of the DJJ Detention Services Manual, federal and state rules and regulations, and DJJ and facility policies and procedures.
Ability to supervise staff and youth.
Ability to physically handle and interact with violent youth.
Ability to work overtime to ensure staff coverage and maintain security.
Must work a non-traditional schedule and may be required to work various shifts based on facility needs.
For candidates not currently in the state system as a DJJ direct-care worker at the time of application, the top-ranking candidate(s) after interview must pass Ergometric's IMPACT Assessment and Training Test.
Must comply with the facility staffing requirements relating to the male and female ratio of the juvenile population.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily routine inspections of the detention facility and maintain a safe and secure environment for youth and staff.
Supervise, instruct, assign, and coordinate staff in the care and custody of youth; ensure adequate staffing and shift coverage.
Coordinate, direct, and monitor the daily workload of facility staff and youth, maintaining supervision throughout the facility.
Orient and train staff; manage leave and attendance; prepare evaluations and initiate disciplinary actions in accordance with policies and procedures.
Prepare and review special behavior reports, floor logs, youth folders, confinement reports, and other required paperwork.
Maintain key control and ensure facility and agency policies, state regulations, and applicable bargaining unit contract provisions are followed.
Participate in daily facility briefings, provide youth and unit status reports, and make key assignments.
Monitor data entries in Master Control and the Admissions/Release Office, and ensure staff use and review relevant JJIS and DFMS reports.
Ensure releases are completed in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and court orders.
Assist detention personnel with youth behavior and personal problems; evaluate youth and participate in preparing progress reports.
Represent the facility to the general public and interpret facility policies and procedures when the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent are absent.
Complete and review daily facility reports and logs for accuracy and timeliness; report CCC-reportable incidents promptly and keep administration informed.
Ensure overtime rosters are completed promptly and overtime is applied fairly and equitably.
Ensure youth clothing is cared for, stored, and accounted for; ensure youth receive clean socks and underwear daily; oversee admission searches and related paperwork.
Complete required medication-dispensing training, dispense medications according to accepted practices, and bring sick-call lists and unusual medical problems to the facility nurse's attention.
Attend required meetings and complete DJJ direct-care and other assigned training.
Use CPR, AED, and First Aid techniques in emergencies as trained and certified.
Assist the Assistant Superintendent with internal investigations as needed.
Maintain a valid driver's license and notify the supervisor of any change within 72 hours; do not drive for state business with a revoked, suspended, or curtailed license.
Perform special details, special projects, and other related duties as required.
Comply with Florida Prompt Payment Compliance Law requirements specified in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes.