Juvenile Justice Detention Off Supv - Se - 80003789

State of Florida•Jacksonville, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Juvenile Justice Detention Officer Supervisor oversees daily operations at the Duval Regional Juvenile Justice Detention Center in Jacksonville, Florida. The position is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for detained youth, staff, and others while ensuring compliance with Department of Juvenile Justice and facility policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. The supervisor conducts routine facility inspections, directs and monitors staff and youth workloads, assigns staff to ensure adequate coverage, and maintains effective supervision throughout the facility. The role includes administrative and staff-management duties such as orienting and training employees, managing attendance and leave, preparing evaluations and reports, maintaining key control, reviewing facility logs and reports, and addressing discipline in accordance with applicable procedures and bargaining-unit requirements. The supervisor also participates in daily briefings, monitors relevant data and records, assists staff in handling youth behavioral and personal problems, and supports the preparation of youth progress reports. The supervisor helps ensure proper youth care, including clothing and hygiene, admission searches and documentation, medication dispensing, and communication of medical concerns to the facility nurse. The role also involves responding to emergencies using CPR, AED, and First Aid training, reporting required incidents, assisting with internal investigations, attending meetings and required training, and performing other related duties. The position works a non-traditional schedule and may be assigned various shifts based on facility needs; overtime may be needed to maintain staffing and security.

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 hours 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 a false statement, or a dishonorable discharge from any U.S. Armed Forces branch, subject to the exceptions described in Florida Statute 985.66.
Must comply with fingerprinting, background investigation, and other screening requirements and submit the required sworn affidavit of compliance.
Successful completion of DJJ direct-care training certification, or obtain certification within 180 days of employment.
Pass pre-employment state, local, and national criminal background checks, a sex offender check, and pre-employment drug screening.
Maintain a valid driver's license and report any change to the supervisor within 72 hours. Florida residents hired with an out-of-state license must obtain a valid Florida license within 30 days of hire.
For positions involving youth transportation, have a valid driver's license and a three-year acceptable driving record as defined by FDJJ Policy 1920.
If not currently in the state system as a DJJ direct-care worker at application, top-ranking candidates after interview must pass Ergometric's IMPACT Assessment and Training Test.
Comply with applicable staffing requirements relating to the male and female ratio of the juvenile population.
Comply with Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Prompt Payment Compliance Law.

Responsibilities

Adhere to agency and facility policies and procedures and maintain a safe and secure environment for youth, staff, and others.
Conduct daily routine inspections of the detention facility and supervise and instruct workers in the care and custody of youth.
Ensure adequate safeguards are maintained for detained youth and that facility schedules and standards are followed.
Orient and train staff; manage leave and attendance; prepare evaluations, behavior reports, floor logs, youth folders, and confinement reports; maintain key control; and initiate disciplinary actions in accordance with policies and procedures.
Make daily staff assignments to ensure adequate staffing, coordinate and monitor daily workloads, and ensure coverage when staff are granted leave.
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; use and review relevant JJIS and DFMS reports; and complete paperwork accurately and on time.
Ensure overtime rosters are timely and fairly completed and comply with state regulations and the relevant bargaining-unit master contract when dealing with subordinate staff.
Ensure client releases comply with applicable policies, procedures, and court orders.
Assist detention personnel in handling youth with behavioral 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.
Ensure youth clothing is cared for, stored, and accounted for; ensure youth have clean socks and underwear daily; and ensure staff use washing machines properly.
Assign staff to search youth at admission and ensure associated paperwork is received and accounted for.
Complete training to maintain proficiency in dispensing medications 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 required DJJ direct-care and other assigned training.
Use CPR, AED, and First Aid techniques during emergencies as trained and certified.
Ensure Central Communication Center reportable incidents are reported promptly, complete required 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.
Maintain a valid driver's license, report changes to the supervisor within 72 hours, and do not drive on state business if the license is revoked, suspended, or restricted from use.
Perform other related duties as required.