JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFF SUPV - SE - 80004252

State of Florida•Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Juvenile Justice Detention Officer Supervisor oversees staff and youth at the Broward Regional Juvenile Detention Center, maintaining a safe and secure facility and ensuring compliance with agency, facility, state, and federal policies and procedures. The supervisor conducts routine facility inspections; directs and monitors daily workloads; assigns staff to maintain adequate coverage; and supports appropriate care, custody, and supervision of detained youth. The role includes administrative and supervisory duties such as orienting and training staff, managing leave and attendance, preparing evaluations and reports, maintaining key control, reviewing facility logs and reports, and carrying out disciplinary actions under approved procedures. The supervisor participates in facility briefings, monitors relevant data entries and reports, coordinates staff coverage, and communicates staffing and facility issues with other supervisors and administration. The supervisor assists with youth behavioral and personal concerns, evaluates youth, participates in progress reporting, and ensures appropriate clothing, admission searches, medication practices, and referrals of medical concerns. The role also includes representing the facility to the public when senior administrators are absent, assisting with internal investigations, reporting incidents, attending meetings and required training, and responding to emergencies using CPR, AED, and first-aid training. This position works a non-traditional schedule and may be assigned various shifts based on facility needs. Overtime may be required to ensure staffing coverage and facility security. Candidates must meet Florida statutory eligibility requirements for direct-care personnel and obtain or maintain required DJJ direct-care certification.

Requirements

Be at least 19 years of age.
Be a high school graduate or have an equivalent recognized by the department.
Have no disqualifying felony or misdemeanor conviction involving perjury or false statement and no dishonorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces, as specified by Florida Statute 985.66.
Comply with fingerprinting, background investigation, and other screening requirements, and execute and submit the required affidavit of application.
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.
Maintain a valid driver license; an out-of-state license held by a Florida resident must be replaced with a valid Florida license within 30 days of hire. Unacceptable license types and suspensions or revocations are described in the posting.
For work-related transportation of youth, have a valid driver license and a three-year acceptable driving record as defined in FDJJ Policy 1920.
Be certified under the State of Florida DJJ direct-care training policy or obtain certification within 180 days of employment.
Pass applicable sex offender, criminal background, and pre-employment drug screening checks.
Candidates not currently employed in the state system as a DJJ direct-care worker may be required, if among the top-ranking candidates after interview, to pass Ergometric's IMPACT Assessment and Training Test.
Comply with applicable facility staffing requirements related 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, staff, and self.
Supervise and instruct workers in the care and custody of youth and ensure adequate safeguards for detained youth.
Perform supervisory administrative duties, including staff orientation and training, leave and attendance management, evaluations, reports, floor logs, youth folders, key control, disciplinary actions, and confinement reports.
Ensure compliance with DJJ, facility, state, and federal policies, rules, regulations, and applicable bargaining-unit contract provisions.
Promote effective management and leadership practices and ensure schedules are followed.
Perform special assignments and projects as required.
Ensure standards are met and youth releases comply with applicable policies, procedures, and court orders.
Assist detention personnel in addressing youth behavior and personal problems, evaluate youth, and participate in preparing progress reports.
Represent the facility to the public and interpret facility policies and procedures when the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent are absent.
Assign staff daily to ensure adequate staffing; participate in briefings, provide youth and unit status reports, and make key assignments.
Monitor data entries in Master Control and the Admissions/Release Office.
Complete required paperwork accurately, legibly, and on time.
Ensure staff overtime rosters are completed promptly and overtime is allocated fairly and equitably.
Maintain a valid driver license and report changes to the supervisor within 72 hours; do not operate a vehicle on state business when the license is suspended, revoked, or restricted from use.
Ensure youth clothing is cared for, stored, and accounted for, and that youth receive clean socks and underwear daily.
Assign staff to search youth at admission and ensure paperwork is properly received and accounted for; ensure staff use washing machines properly.
Coordinate, direct, and monitor the daily workload of the facility, staff, and youth, and supervise youth and staff throughout the facility to ensure safety and security.
Communicate leave decisions promptly to fellow supervisors and arrange coverage for staff who are granted leave.
Complete training to maintain proficiency in dispensing medications; dispense medications appropriately and ensure sick-call lists and unusual medical issues are brought to the facility nurse's attention.
Attend required meetings and complete DJJ Direct Care Training Policy and other assigned training.
Use CPR, AED, and first-aid techniques in emergencies as trained.
Report Central Communication Center reportable incidents promptly, complete documentation, keep administration informed, and assist the Assistant Superintendent with internal investigations as needed.
Review daily facility reports and logs for timeliness and accuracy and ensure relevant JJIS and DFMS reports are used and reviewed.
Comply with the Prompt Payment Compliance Law requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes.
Perform other related duties as required.