Job Details

Job Title

Supervises delinquent youth in a secure facility. Security and safety of residents and staff is a primary consideration. Meeting individual and group needs of residents through counseling, training, education, and a wide variety of programming.

Essential Functions

Supervises the activities of the Juvenile Center's residents; Maintains safety of the unit and assures that security procedures are followed; Makes regular security checks on rooms and facility and disciplines juveniles for rule infractions; Handles intake and release functions when admitting or releasing juveniles from the facility; Prepares a file on each juvenile admitted to the facility, and maintains a written record of activities; Observes and records behavior including eating habits and resident hygiene, assists in physically controlling disturbed juveniles and responds to emergency situations; Assists youth in cultivating appropriate social, behavioral, and interpersonal skills and attitudes useful in community living adjustments; Provides supportive encouragement and guidance to youth on a personal basis, either in one-to-one or small group situations, and gives instruction, advice and assistance on personal problems; Escorts medical staff to disperse medications to the residents, assists medical staff if necessary; Assists in monitoring the control room, which includes controlling electric doors, monitoring telephones, keeping log books and directing visitors; Responsible for handling emergency situations without immediate backup; Responsible for handling minor medical issues and providing first aid and CPR when necessary; Completes reports such as incident reports, child protection reports, and special reports; Responsible for determining resident program level and assigning residents to program units; and Responds to inquiries within scope of knowledge or transfers inquiries to the shift supervisor.

Additional functions include taking photographs and fingerprints, transporting residents to hospital and court, and performing related functions as required.

Job Requirements

High School diploma or high school equivalency required; Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology or related field, or Associates Degree and equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience is preferred; Knowledge of and experience working with a culturally diverse groups of juveniles; Ability to learn and apply policies and procedures; Ability to interact with law enforcement, community professionals and parents; Ability to operate a computer terminal, audio monitor, control room console and electronic locks; Skill in the operation of a personal computer; Ability to maintain records; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; Ability to perform the duties of this position without a direct threat to the health or safety of the incumbent or others.

Other requirements include being at least 21 years of age, meeting PREA requirements, being subject to fingerprinting for the purpose of background investigation, being CPR certified, adhering to the Code of Ethics for ACJCS, qualifying for applicable POST requirements, becoming POST certified as a Detention Officer within one year of hire, possessing a valid driver's license, and being subject to random drug testing as this position has been designated safety sensitive.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Most of the work is performed in and around the County Juvenile Detention Center; The work requires sufficient physical ability, personal mobility, and reflexes to be able to subdue a resident in time of confrontation or to break up a fight between residents; The incumbent must be able to remove an unconscious person from the center in time of emergency, use first-aid when necessary, and search residents' rooms for contraband and climb stairs; May come into contact with hazardous materials, airborne pathogens, blood, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and goods or substances that may be deemed harmful; The incumbent must see, hear, and communicate with the residents in order to ensure safety and adherence to facility rules and regulations; The incumbent must be able to stand and walk for extended periods during shifts; Officers must be able to respond quickly to emergencies, which may involve running or physical intervention; This position interacts with residents dealing with sensitive and often challenging situations; incumbent must demonstrate strong emotional resilience and composure to ensure the safety and well-being of residents and employees.

Benefits

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Healthcare: Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles; Post-employment health savings account; Retirement and Investments Plans: PERSI retirement benefits; 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match; 401(k); Wellbeing Program: Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns; Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program; Free bus pass; Paid-leave: 11 paid holidays per year; 8 weeks paid Parental Leave; Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee; Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee; 5 days paid bereavement leave; Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance: Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible; Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible; Optional Benefits: Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account; NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance; Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance; Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance; AFLAC