Juvenile Justice Detention Off Supv - Se - 80039295

State of Florida•Fort Pierce, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Juvenile Justice Detention Officer Supervisor oversees staff and youth at the St. Lucie Regional Juvenile Detention Center, ensuring a safe and secure facility and adherence to Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), facility, state, and federal policies and procedures. The role includes supervising and instructing staff in the care and custody of youth; inspecting the facility; coordinating staffing and daily workloads; monitoring youth and staff throughout the facility; and ensuring youth releases follow applicable procedures and court orders. Administrative duties include orienting and training staff, managing leave and attendance, preparing evaluations and reports, maintaining key control, reviewing facility logs and reports, administering discipline under applicable policies, and ensuring accurate and timely paperwork and data entries. The supervisor also assists staff with youth behavior and personal concerns, evaluates youth, participates in progress reports, communicates with the facility nurse about medical concerns, and properly dispenses medication after completing required training. The position may represent 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 according to facility needs. Overtime may be required to ensure staffing coverage and security. The employee must maintain a valid driver's license, complete required DJJ direct-care training, and respond to emergencies using CPR, AED, and First Aid techniques for which they have been trained.

Requirements

At least 19 years of age.
High school graduate or equivalent as determined by the department.
Must not have disqualifying felony or misdemeanor convictions involving perjury or false statements, or a dishonorable discharge from any U.S. Armed Forces branch, as specified in the posting and Florida law.
Must 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.
Must maintain a valid driver's license; a Florida resident hired with an out-of-state license must obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire. Certain suspended, revoked, work-permit, and restricted licenses are not acceptable; corrective-lenses restrictions are acceptable if corrective lenses are worn while driving.
For positions involving youth transportation, must have a valid driver's license and a three-year acceptable driving record as defined by DJJ policy.
Must be certified under the Florida DJJ direct-care training policy or obtain certification within 180 days of employment.
Must successfully complete required DJJ training and training assigned for the role.
Must pass applicable sex-offender and criminal background checks and pre-employment drug screening for direct-care positions; employees are also subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing.
Applicants not currently working as a direct-care worker in the state system may be required, if among the top-ranked candidates after interview, to pass Ergometric's IMPACT Assessment and Training Test.
Must comply with applicable staffing requirements relating to the male and female ratio of the juvenile population.

Responsibilities

Adhere to agency and facility policies and procedures and maintain a safe and secure environment for youth, staff, and self.
Conduct daily routine inspections of the detention facility and supervise and instruct staff in the care and custody of youth.
Coordinate, direct, and monitor daily workloads for the facility, staff, and youth; assign staff to ensure adequate coverage and make replacement coverage arrangements when leave is granted.
Maintain effective supervision of youth and staff throughout all areas of the facility.
Perform supervisory administrative functions, 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 standards, DJJ and facility policies, state regulations, and relevant bargaining-unit contract provisions are followed.
Ensure youth releases comply with applicable policies, procedures, and court orders.
Assist detention personnel 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 facility briefings, provide youth and unit status reports, and make key assignments.
Monitor data entries in Master Control and the Admissions/Release Office; ensure required paperwork is completed accurately and legibly within assigned timeframes.
Ensure staff overtime rosters are completed on time and overtime is applied fairly and equitably.
Ensure youth clothing is cared for, stored, and accounted for, and that youth have clean socks and underwear daily; oversee staff searches of youth at admission, associated paperwork, and proper use of washing machines.
Communicate leave decisions promptly with fellow supervisors and ensure shift supervisors are aware of staffing patterns.
Complete training to maintain proficiency in medication dispensing and dispense medications 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 DJJ Direct Care Training Policy and other assigned 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; use and review relevant JJIS and DFMS reports.
Maintain a valid driver's license and report any change to the supervisor within 72 hours; do not drive on state business with a revoked, suspended, or curtailed license.
Comply with Florida's Prompt Payment Compliance Law, Section 215.422, and perform other related duties as required.