Youth Development Officer

Milwaukee County Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

3d•$31 - $35

About The Position

The Youth Development Officer (YDO) is responsible for providing a safe and secure detention environment, while meeting the needs of the youth in the Youth Detention Center and The Milwaukee County Center for Youth. The YDO performs a variety of duties to include screening youth entering the facility, provide them with items meeting basic needs, clean the facility, assist in maintaining order, release youth from custody, assist in moving, monitor the facility for security threats, communicate with internal and external stakeholders, and document activities. This role is expected to act as a mentor, counsel, and a support network for providers who provide youth with tools for behavioral change. Relationship building ia a must to ensure safety and security.

Requirements

Graduation from high school, high school equivalency diploma or GED required.
Certification by the Law Enforcement Standards Board must be acquired during the probationary period and maintained during incumbency.
Minimum age of 21.
Possession of a valid Wisconsin driver’s license is required at time of application and maintained during incumbency. Driving record will be reviewed at time of appointment.
Applicants shall be of good moral character determined from results of fingerprinting and background investigation.
Must have basic computer and typing skills.
Felons, unless pardoned, will be rejected.

Nice To Haves

College level course work in law enforcement, criminal justice, psychology, child psychology, sociology, education, or social work preferred.
Social work experience is preferred.
Experience working at Children’s Court is preferred.
Experience teaching children is preferred.
Experience working with children aged 19 and below is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide a safe and secure environment.
Monitor youth to ensure they adhere to rules and policies.
Demonstrate knowledge of Wisconsin Admin. Codes 346 and 347.
Perform routine cleaning.
Provide youth with clothing and linens.
Oversee cleaning of cells and common areas.
Conduct searches for contraband and participate in alarm test.
Act as a mentor to provide youth with guidance and counseling.
Provide youth with tools to assist in behavioral change.
Build relationships with youth and use interventions to correct negative/challenging behavior.
Be a supportive role model and provide incentives.
Perform custodial searches and take photos.
Enter information into the records management system, supply wristbands, inventory property, exchange clothing, provide GPS monitoring units, return property, review paperwork for clarity upon release.
Perform duties assigned to each position including CC -monitoring cameras, door controls, reviewing court orders, and filing.
Enter information into youths' files, including information on court appearances, dates of intake and release.
Update JPM system as needed.
Monitor and guide youth and visitors from one area to another of the facility.
Provide access and monitor video of individuals movements into, outside of, and within the facility.
Coordinate family, attorneys, and service providers visitation.
Enter applicable information into computer databases, answer phone calls and respond to other inquires, assist youth with phone calls.
Perform other duties as assigned.