JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFF SUPV - SE - 80080198

State of Florida•Oviedo, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Juvenile Justice Detention Officer Supervisor oversees the daily operation of a juvenile detention facility, maintaining a safe and secure environment for youth and staff while ensuring compliance with Department of Juvenile Justice and facility policies, procedures, and applicable laws. The supervisor conducts routine facility inspections; directs and monitors staff and youth workloads; assigns staff to ensure adequate coverage; participates in daily briefings; and oversees youth supervision, admissions, releases, and required facility records. The role also includes administrative duties such as staff orientation and training, attendance and leave management, performance evaluations, incident and behavior reports, logs, youth folders, confinement reports, key control, and disciplinary actions. The supervisor assists detention personnel with youth behavior and personal problems, evaluates youth, and contributes to progress reports. The role represents the facility to the public and explains facility policies and procedures when the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent are absent. It includes monitoring Master Control and Admissions/Release data, reviewing daily reports and relevant JJIS and DFMS reports, ensuring timely CCC incident reporting, and assisting with internal investigations as needed. The position requires a non-traditional schedule and may involve various shifts and overtime to meet facility needs and maintain security. The supervisor must maintain a valid driver's license, complete required direct-care training and certification, and be prepared to respond to emergencies using CPR, AED, and first aid techniques. The position is based at Orange Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Requirements

Be at least 19 years of age.
Be a high school graduate or hold an equivalent credential as determined by the department.
Meet statutory eligibility requirements: no disqualifying felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement convictions, and no dishonorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces, subject to the stated statutory exceptions.
Comply with fingerprinting, background investigation, and other personnel screening requirements, and execute and submit the required affidavit of compliance.
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's license; an out-of-state license must be replaced with a valid Florida license within 30 days of hire if the employee is a Florida resident. Certain suspended, revoked, work-permit, and restricted licenses are unacceptable; corrective-lenses restrictions are acceptable when lenses are worn.
For work-related transportation of youth, have a valid driver's license and a three-year acceptable driving record as defined in FDJJ Policy 1920.
Obtain certification under the Florida DJJ direct-care training policy within 180 days of employment if not already certified.
Complete required DJJ Direct Care Training Policy and other assigned training.
Pass required sex-offender and criminal background checks and pre-employment drug screening for direct-care positions.
For applicants not currently in the state system as a DJJ direct-care worker, pass Ergometric's IMPACT Assessment and Training Test if selected as a top-ranking candidate after the interview phase.

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 are maintained.
Carry out 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 Department of Juvenile Justice and facility policies, procedures, state regulations, and applicable bargaining unit contract provisions are followed.
Maintain sound facility management and leadership practices and ensure schedules are followed.
Perform special details and projects as required.
Ensure applicable standards are met and youth releases comply with 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 general public and interpret facility policies and procedures in the absence of the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent.
Assign staff daily to ensure adequate staffing and participate in facility briefings, including providing youth and unit status reports and making key assignments.
Monitor data entries in Master Control and the Admissions/Release Office.
Complete required paperwork accurately, legibly, and within assigned timelines.
Ensure overtime rosters are completed promptly and overtime is applied fairly and equitably.
Maintain a valid driver's license and notify the supervisor of any change within 72 hours; do not drive for state business with a revoked, suspended, or restricted license.
Ensure youth clothing is cared for, stored, and accounted for, and youth receive clean socks and underwear daily; assign and oversee admission searches and related paperwork, and ensure staff use washing machines properly.
Coordinate, direct, and monitor the daily workload of the facility, staff, and youth; supervise youth and staff throughout the facility to maintain safety and security.
Communicate leave decisions promptly with supervisory staff and ensure coverage for staff granted leave.
Complete training to maintain proficiency in dispensing medications, administer medications according to accepted practices, and ensure sick-call and unusual medical concerns are brought to the facility nurse's attention.
Work various shifts as required by the facility's non-traditional schedule and attend required meetings and training.
Use CPR, AED, and first aid procedures in emergencies as taught during certification training.
Report CCC-reportable incidents promptly, complete documentation, keep administration informed, and assist the Assistant Superintendent with internal investigations as needed.
Review staff daily facility reports and logs each working day for timeliness and accuracy, and ensure relevant JJIS and DFMS reports are used and reviewed.
Comply with the Prompt Payment Compliance Law under Section 215.422, Florida Statutes.
Perform other related duties as required.