POSITION TITLE:        DETENTION OFFICER                                     
                                     Bargaining Unit Position

STARTING SALARY:   $32,283.20

DEPARTMENT:           DETENTION SERVICES                                    
UNIT:                           SECURE DETENTION
SUPERVISOR:             UNIT MANAGER                                             

SUMMARY OF JOB FUNCTIONS

Ensures the best possible care, welfare, and security of Juvenile Court’s Detention Center (JCDC) residents utilizing behavior management techniques and established policies and procedures.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Monitor, supervise, plan, organize, and direct the behavior and activities of residents in a manner that insures residents’ safety and staff safety.
2. Interacts and supervises residents through participation in activities, individual discussions, and modeling behavior. Ensures compliance with all JCDC        policies/procedures in order to promote a safe, secure, and humane environment for residents and staff.
3. Reports any problems or incidents in an appropriate and timely manner to management.  Makes timely medical, psychological or behavioral referrals to qualified staff.  Directs residents’ regarding JCDC policies, procedures, health, hygiene, housekeeping, and related information.
4. Maintains a safe and secure environment for both the residents and staff by diffusing disruptive/destructive behaviors through crisis intervention and verbal counseling whenever possible but when necessary uses physical intervention techniques to gain control of the situation.
5. Maintains personal skills and proficiency in application the use of defensive tactics through ongoing physical fitness training and academic training.  Must physically perform under stress when confronted with an emergency, critical, and/or dangerous situation.
6. Performs duties such as searches of residents, resident’s personal effects, staff, and visitors in accordance with JCDC policies, and procedures. Inspects and reports units for contraband, hazards and security problems.
7. Completes logs and prepare written and electronic reports as required. Completes accurate reports and submits them by the end of the shift following the use of physical force and/or mechanical restraints. Demonstrates coherent and effective written communication through reports and memorandums, with both internal and external contacts.
8. Provides input to management or social services relative to residents' needs or concerns and identifies activities which may positively impact residents.
9. Operates security and communication equipment including, but not limited to portable radios, metal detectors, and mechanical restraints.
10. Ensures compliance with federal, state, local and JCDC policies and procedures and court orders.
11. Performs other job duties as assigned by Chain of Command. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS   (Minimum Qualifications)

            Skills, Knowledge & Attributes:  Must possess good judgment, tact, and diplomacy; must have the ability to manage behavior; ability to give and take direction effectively; knowledge of juvenile treatment practices and the ability to handle crisis situations; knowledge of juvenile laws and best practices pertaining to treatment and confinement of juvenile residents; with assistance, must be able to physically restrain, chase, and contain juveniles for their protection, protection of others, and/or self-protection; capacity to work in closed environment; demonstrated oral and written communication skills in order to maintain clear and accurate reports, documentation, and case files; must maintain strict confidentiality of Juvenile Court records and information regarding residents; ability to handle stressful situations, monitor cameras and utilize other electronic equipment such as a computer as required; willing to work in hazardous conditions that occur on a periodic or intermittent basis resulting in a potential risk of physical injury due to working in the environmentally controlled Detention Center, tense and hostile atmosphere, and mental demands; must be able to deal with adolescents in all kinds of physical, mental, and emotional conditions including contagious diseases, loss of bodily functions, rude, vulgar and obscene language, gestures or behavior; must have good judgment in diffusing stressful situations and working with residents with mental health issues.  Must possess knowledge of group dynamics and the ability to establish trust and cooperation with juveniles while maintaining an appropriate level of professionalism, assertiveness, and leadership.  Proven record of being reliable, prompt, and a strong work ethic.

          Physical Requirements: must pass a physical fitness/agility test. New employees are required to pass Subject Control Intervention (SCI) Training by the end of the introductory period.

          Education:  Bachelor's Degree preferably in Behavioral/Social Science, Criminal Justice or the equivalent amount of experience directly working with, and monitoring adolescents or adults.  One (1) year of college equals two (2) years of experience, AND

          Experience:  Minimum of three (3) months full-time work experience or three (3) months full-time verifiable volunteer experience directly working with, and monitoring adolescents or adults.  Law enforcement or corrections background is also acceptable.

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