JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFF SUPV - SE - 80004203

State of Florida•Cocoa, FL

4d•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 detained youth, staff, and themselves. The supervisor inspects the detention facility, directs staff in the care and custody of youth, and ensures appropriate safeguards are maintained. The role includes administrative and personnel duties such as orienting and training staff, managing leave and attendance, preparing evaluations and reports, maintaining key control, addressing discipline under approved procedures, reviewing confinement reports, and ensuring schedules and staffing assignments are maintained. The supervisor coordinates and monitors daily facility operations, supervises youth and staff throughout the facility, and ensures required records and reports are completed accurately and on time. The supervisor assists staff with youth behavioral and personal concerns, participates in evaluations and progress reporting, and represents the facility to the public when senior facility leaders are absent. The position also includes medication-dispensing responsibilities after required training, responding to medical concerns, reporting incidents, supporting internal investigations, and using CPR, AED, and First Aid skills in emergencies. This position works a non-traditional schedule and may be assigned various shifts based on facility needs.

Requirements

Be at least 19 years of age.
Be a high school graduate or have an equivalent accepted by the department.
Have no disqualifying felony or misdemeanor conviction involving perjury or false statement, and have no dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces, subject to the qualifications described in the posting.
Comply with fingerprinting, background investigation, and other screening requirements, and execute and submit the required affidavit of application.
Knowledge of the Department of Juvenile Justice 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; Florida residents hired with an out-of-state license must obtain a valid Florida license within 30 days. Certain suspended, revoked, work-permit, and restricted licenses are not acceptable.
For work involving 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 required sex-offender and criminal background checks and pre-employment drug screening for direct-care positions.
Candidates not currently working as a DJJ direct-care worker in the state system may be required to pass Ergometric's IMPACT Assessment and Training Test after the interview phase.
Comply with applicable requirements for payment processing under Florida Statutes Section 215.422.

Responsibilities

Follow agency and facility policies and procedures and maintain a safe and secure environment for youth and staff.
Conduct daily facility inspections and supervise and instruct workers in the care and custody of youth.
Perform supervisory administrative duties, including staff orientation and training, leave and attendance management, evaluations, behavior reports, floor logs, youth folders, key control, disciplinary actions, and confinement reports.
Promote good management and leadership practices and ensure schedules are followed.
Complete special assignments and projects as required.
Ensure applicable standards are met and youth releases comply with policies, procedures, and court orders.
Assist detention personnel with youth behavioral 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 and participate in facility briefings, including reporting youth and unit status and making 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 applied fairly and equitably.
Follow state regulations and the applicable bargaining unit master contract when dealing with subordinate staff.
Maintain a valid driver license and report any change to the supervisor within 72 hours; do not drive for state business with a revoked, suspended, or curtailed license.
Ensure youth clothing is cared for, stored, and accounted for; ensure youth receive clean socks and underwear daily; oversee admission searches and related paperwork; and ensure proper use of washing machines.
Coordinate, direct, and monitor daily workloads for the facility, staff, and youth, maintaining effective supervision and safety throughout the facility.
Communicate leave approvals to fellow supervisors and ensure staffing coverage is arranged.
Complete medication-dispensing training 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.
Ensure reportable Central Communication Center incidents are reported promptly, complete documentation, keep administration informed, and assist the Assistant Superintendent with internal investigations as needed.
Review staff daily reports and logs for timeliness and accuracy and ensure relevant JJIS and DFMS reports are used and reviewed.
Comply with Florida Statutes Section 215.422, Prompt Payment Compliance Law.
Perform other related duties as required.