Juvenile Detention Officer

Summary

Salary: $ 48,547.20 per yearEssential Functions Be directly involved with residents by being present during program activitiesUse verbal communication skills to manage behaviorDemonstrate appropriate behavior for residents through their personal actionsExplain rules and expectations to residents and verify understandingUse the behavior management program consistently and fairly and in a non-punitive mannerTake immediate corrective action when rules are brokenIntervene in crisis situations using appropriate methodsAssist other staff in physical restraint situations. This includes physically removing the resident from the situation and transporting them to a secure areaCounsel residents for re-entry into daily programProperly document daily activities, behavior of residents and unusual incidents as requiredUse established procedures to ensure the safety and security of residents and staffConduct room and personal searches as directedConduct program activities in a safe and responsible mannerHave a working knowledge of emergency proceduresAssist with special assignments and new projectsBe accessible to listen to resident problems and offer advice within the limits of their training and experienceAttend all mandatory staff meetingsAssist the teacher in the classroomWrite reports for use by the CourtServe as a role model for residentsOther duties as assigned or requiredPerforms all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the County's Safety Policy and Procedure ManualRequirements Applicant must appear on the A.O.I.C. Hiring Eligibility List and be a minimum of 21 years of age.Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university orAssociate Degree (or have earned minimum 60 credit hours) from an accredited college or university orHigh school diploma with at least two years of prior employment in law enforcement, residential/specialized care, or a detention facility.All employees hired under this waiver have five years to complete their degree from an accredited college or university. This temporary educational waiver will extend at AOIC's discretion.Must be able to operate office equipment and have experience with Microsoft Office programs.Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal departments and externally within the scope of the judicial system.Ability to work with minimal supervision.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Salary: $ 48,547.20 per yearEssential Functions Be directly involved with residents by being present during program activitiesUse verbal communication skills to manage behaviorDemonstrate appropriate behavior for residents through their personal actionsExplain rules and expectations to residents and verify understandingUse the behavior management program consistently and fairly and in a non-punitive mannerTake immediate corrective action when rules are brokenIntervene in crisis situations using appropriate methodsAssist other staff in physical restraint situations. This includes physically removing the resident from the situation and transporting them to a secure areaCounsel residents for re-entry into daily programProperly document daily activities, behavior of residents and unusual incidents as requiredUse established procedures to ensure the safety and security of residents and staffConduct room and personal searches as directedConduct program activities in a safe and responsible mannerHave a working knowledge of emergency proceduresAssist with special assignments and new projectsBe accessible to listen to resident problems and offer advice within the limits of their training and experienceAttend all mandatory staff meetingsAssist the teacher in the classroomWrite reports for use by the CourtServe as a role model for residentsOther duties as assigned or requiredPerforms all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the County's Safety Policy and Procedure ManualRequirements Applicant must appear on the A.O.I.C. Hiring Eligibility List and be a minimum of 21 years of age.Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university orAssociate Degree (or have earned minimum 60 credit hours) from an accredited college or university orHigh school diploma with at least two years of prior employment in law enforcement, residential/specialized care, or a detention facility.All employees hired under this waiver have five years to complete their degree from an accredited college or university. This temporary educational waiver will extend at AOIC's discretion.Must be able to operate office equipment and have experience with Microsoft Office programs.Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal departments and externally within the scope of the judicial system.Ability to work with minimal supervision.#J-18808-Ljbffr