Juvenile Justice Detention Off Supv - Se - 80004203

State of Florida•Cocoa, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Juvenile Justice Detention Officer Supervisor is responsible for following agency and facility policies and procedures while maintaining a safe and secure environment for youth, staff, and themselves. The role supervises and instructs staff in the care and custody of youth, conducts daily facility inspections, coordinates daily workloads and staff assignments, and ensures adequate safeguards and staffing coverage. It also includes administrative duties such as staff orientation and training, attendance and leave management, evaluations, reports and logs, key control, disciplinary actions, confinement reports, and review of daily facility documentation. The supervisor oversees youth supervision, admissions and releases, clothing and laundry procedures, searches at admission, medication dispensing, and communication of medical concerns to the facility nurse. The role participates in daily briefings, monitors data entry in Master Control and the Admissions/Release Office, ensures required reports are completed accurately and on time, and communicates with supervisory staff and facility administration. The supervisor represents the facility to the public in the absence of the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent and may assist with internal investigations. This position works a non-traditional schedule and may be assigned various shifts based on facility needs. It requires attendance at meetings and completion of required direct-care and other training. In emergencies, the supervisor may need to use CPR, an AED, and first aid techniques. Candidates are subject to background checks and pre-employment drug screening. A valid driver's license is required where identified for the position; candidates hired with an out-of-state license who are Florida residents must obtain a Florida license within 30 days. Direct-care certification must be held or obtained within 180 days of employment.

Requirements

Be at least 19 years of age.
Be a high school graduate or its equivalent, as determined by the department.
Have no disqualifying felony or misdemeanor conviction involving perjury or false statements, and have no dishonorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces, as specified by Florida law.
Comply with fingerprinting, background investigation, and other screening requirements, and submit the required sworn affidavit of eligibility.
Pass required state, local, and national criminal background checks, sex-offender screening, and pre-employment drug screening for direct-care positions.
Have a valid driver's license when required by the position; Florida residents hired with an out-of-state license must obtain a valid Florida license within 30 days.
For positions involving transportation of youth, have a valid driver's license and a three-year acceptable driving record as defined in FDJJ Policy 1920.
Be certified under the State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice direct-care training policy or obtain certification within 180 days of employment.
Demonstrate knowledge of the DJJ Detention Services Manual, federal and state rules and regulations, and DJJ and facility policies and procedures.
Have the ability to supervise staff and youth.
Have the ability to physically handle and interact with violent youth.
Have the ability to work overtime hours to ensure staff coverage and maintain security.
Candidates not currently in the state system as DJJ direct-care workers may be required, after interview, to pass the Ergometric IMPACT Assessment and Training Test.
Work various shifts as required by the facility's non-traditional schedule.

Responsibilities

Follow agency, Department of Juvenile Justice, and facility policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintain a safe and secure environment for youth, staff, and themselves.
Conduct routine daily inspections of the detention facility and supervise and instruct staff in the care and custody of youth.
Coordinate and monitor daily workloads for the facility, staff, and youth; make daily staff assignments and ensure adequate coverage.
Participate in daily facility briefings, provide youth and unit status reports, and make key assignments.
Perform supervisory administration, including staff orientation and training, leave and attendance management, evaluations, behavior reports, floor logs, youth folders, key control, disciplinary actions, and confinement reports.
Ensure schedules are followed, staffing overtime rosters are completed timely and fairly, and the applicable bargaining unit master contract is followed when dealing with subordinate staff.
Ensure releases are completed according to 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.
Monitor data entries in Master Control and the Admissions/Release Office and ensure required paperwork is completed accurately, legibly, and on time.
Ensure youth clothing is cared for, stored, and accounted for; ensure youth have clean socks and underwear daily and staff use washing machines properly.
Assign staff to search youth at admission and ensure paperwork is properly received and accounted for.
Maintain effective supervision of youth and staff throughout the facility to ensure safety and security.
Communicate leave granted to subordinate staff with fellow supervisors and ensure coverage for staff who are granted leave.
Complete training to maintain proficiency in dispensing medication and dispense medication according to accepted practices.
Ensure sick-call lists and unusual medical problems are brought to the facility nurse's attention.
Attend required meetings and complete required DJJ direct-care and other assigned training.
Use CPR, AED, and first-aid techniques in emergencies, as trained and certified.
Report Central Communication Center reportable incidents promptly, complete documentation, and keep administration informed of issues.
Assist the Assistant Superintendent with internal investigations as needed.
Review daily facility reports and staff logs for timeliness and accuracy, and ensure relevant JJIS and DFMS reports are used and reviewed.
Maintain a valid driver's license, report changes to the supervisor within 72 hours, and not operate a vehicle on state business when the license is revoked, suspended, or curtailed.
Comply with the Prompt Payment Compliance Law requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, and perform other related duties as required.