JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFF SUPV - SE - 80003789

State of Florida•Jacksonville, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Juvenile Justice Detention Officer Supervisor is responsible for adhering to agency and facility policies and procedures and maintaining a safe and secure environment for detained youth, staff, and others. The supervisor conducts daily facility inspections; supervises and instructs staff in the care and custody of youth; and ensures that appropriate safeguards are maintained. The role includes administrative and leadership duties such as orienting and training staff, managing leave and attendance, preparing evaluations and reports, maintaining key control, carrying out disciplinary actions, reviewing documentation, and ensuring schedules and staffing coverage are maintained. The supervisor coordinates and monitors the daily workload of the facility, staff, and youth; makes staff assignments; participates in briefings; and oversees relevant data entries and reports. The supervisor assists staff in addressing youth behavior and personal problems, evaluates youth, participates in progress reporting, and helps ensure that releases comply with policies and court orders. The position also involves medication dispensing after required training, attention to medical concerns, timely incident reporting, assistance with internal investigations, and completion of required training and meetings. The position works a non-traditional schedule and may require various shifts and overtime based on facility needs.

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 meet statutory eligibility requirements, including restrictions relating to felony or certain misdemeanor convictions and dishonorable military discharge, and comply with fingerprinting, background investigation, screening, and affidavit requirements.
Successful completion of DJJ direct-care training certification, or obtain certification within 180 days of employment.
Valid driver's license when required by the position; Florida residents hired with an out-of-state license must obtain a valid Florida license within 30 days. Unacceptable license restrictions include suspended or revoked licenses, work permits, and certain restricted licenses.
For work involving transportation of youth, a valid driver's license and a three-year acceptable driving record are required.
Prospective candidates are subject to sex offender and criminal background checks and pre-employment drug screening.
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 interview.
Must comply with the requirements of Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Prompt Payment Compliance Law.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily routine inspections of the detention facility and maintain a safe, secure environment for youth and staff.
Supervise and instruct workers in the care and custody of youth and ensure adequate safeguards are maintained.
Orient and train staff; manage leave and attendance; prepare evaluations, behavior reports, floor logs, youth folders, and confinement reports.
Maintain key control and initiate and execute disciplinary actions according to approved policies and procedures.
Ensure agency and facility policies, schedules, standards, and applicable state regulations are followed.
Make daily staff assignments to ensure adequate staffing and coverage, including coverage when staff are granted leave.
Coordinate, direct, and monitor daily workloads for the facility, staff, and youth, and supervise them throughout the facility.
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.
Complete required paperwork accurately, legibly, and within assigned timeframes.
Ensure staff overtime rosters are timely and properly completed and overtime is applied fairly and equitably.
Ensure youth releases comply with applicable policies, procedures, and court orders.
Assist detention personnel with 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 when the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent are absent.
Ensure youth clothing is cared for, stored, and accounted for, and that youth receive clean socks and underwear daily.
Assign staff to search youth at admission and ensure paperwork is received and accounted for; ensure staff use washing machines properly.
Complete training to maintain proficiency in medication dispensing, dispense medications according to accepted practices, and bring sick-call lists and unusual medical problems to the facility nurse's attention.
Attend required meetings and complete all required direct-care and other assigned training.
Use CPR, AED, and First Aid techniques in emergencies as taught in certification training.
Report CCC-reportable incidents promptly, complete documentation, keep administration informed, and assist the Assistant Superintendent with internal investigations as needed.
Review daily facility reports and staff logs for timeliness and accuracy, and ensure relevant JJIS and DFMS reports are used and reviewed.
Maintain a valid driver's license and report any change to the supervisor within 72 hours; do not operate a state or private vehicle on state business with a revoked, suspended, or curtailed license.
Comply with the Prompt Payment Compliance Law requirements set forth in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes.
Perform other related duties as required.