Juvenile Justice Detention Off Supv - Se - 80080198

State of Florida•Orlando, FL

2d•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 supervisor inspects the detention facility, supervises and instructs staff in the care and custody of youth, ensures safeguards are maintained, and coordinates and monitors daily workloads, assignments, and staffing coverage. The role includes administrative and supervisory duties such as orienting and training staff; managing leave and attendance; preparing evaluations, reports, logs, and youth folders; maintaining key control; reviewing confinement reports and facility records; and applying disciplinary actions in accordance with policy. The supervisor participates in daily briefings, monitors data entry and required reports, ensures documentation is timely and accurate, and follows applicable state regulations and bargaining-unit agreements. The supervisor helps detention personnel address youth behavior and personal problems, evaluates youth, participates in progress reports, and ensures releases comply with policies and court orders. The role also includes monitoring youth clothing and laundry, ensuring admission searches and related paperwork are handled properly, dispensing medications after required training, and bringing medical concerns to the facility nurse. The supervisor represents the facility to the public when designated, assists with internal investigations, and reports incidents and other issues to administration. This position works a non-traditional schedule and may be assigned various shifts according to facility needs. It requires attendance at meetings and completion of required direct-care and other training. In emergencies, the employee must use CPR, AED, and first-aid techniques for which they are trained. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

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.
At least 19 years of age.
High school graduate or equivalent as determined by the department.
Must not have a disqualifying felony or misdemeanor conviction involving perjury or false statement, or a dishonorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces, subject to the statutory provisions described in the posting.
Must comply with fingerprinting, background investigation, and other personnel screening requirements and submit the required sworn affidavit of compliance.
Must maintain a valid driver 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, and restricted licenses are not acceptable; a corrective-lenses restriction is acceptable when corrective lenses are worn.
For work involving transportation of youth, must have a valid driver license and a three-year acceptable driving record as defined by FDJJ policy.
Must be certified under the Florida DJJ direct-care training policy or obtain certification within 180 days of employment.
Candidates not currently working in the state system as a DJJ direct-care worker must pass Ergometric's IMPACT Assessment and Training Test after the interview phase to be considered.
Must complete pre-employment screening, including sex-offender and criminal background checks and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Follow agency and facility policies and procedures and maintain a safe and secure environment for youth and staff.
Inspect the detention facility and supervise and instruct workers in the care and custody of youth.
Coordinate, direct, and monitor the daily workload of the facility, staff, and youth; assign staff to ensure adequate staffing and arrange coverage when staff are granted leave.
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, applicable regulations, bargaining-unit agreements, and facility standards are followed.
Ensure youth releases are completed in accordance with policies, procedures, and court orders.
Assist staff in handling 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 in the absence of the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent.
Participate in daily 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 and on time.
Ensure overtime rosters are completed promptly and overtime is applied fairly and equitably.
Maintain a valid driver license and report any change to the supervisor within 72 hours; do not drive on state business with a revoked, suspended, or curtailed license.
Ensure youth clothing is cared for, stored, and accounted for, and that youth receive clean socks and underwear daily; ensure proper use of washing machines.
Ensure staff conduct admission searches of youth and properly receive and account for related paperwork.
Communicate leave decisions promptly with fellow supervisors and ensure staffing coverage.
Complete training to maintain proficiency in dispensing medications and dispense medication according to accepted practices; bring sick-call and unusual medical issues to the facility nurse's attention.
Attend required meetings and complete required DJJ direct-care and other training.
Use trained CPR, AED, and first-aid procedures in emergencies.
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 each working day for timeliness and accuracy; ensure relevant JJIS and DFMS reports are used and reviewed.
Comply with Florida's Prompt Payment Compliance Law requirements.
Perform other related duties as required.