JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II

Summary

JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II – 80003750Location: Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center, 3440 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609Minimum Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,751.77 (eligible for internal promotion at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee's current rate, whichever is higher)Position DescriptionThis position is highly responsible within the criminal justice system. The employee is expected to perform all duties in an optimal, responsible manner, demonstrate leadership by being a positive role model for staff, youth, and the community, and treat all persons with dignity and respect.Key responsibilities include:Adhering to agency or facility policies and proceduresMaintaining a safe and secure environment for youth, employees, and visitorsEnsuring a zero‑tolerance environment for detained youth escapes, abuse, sexual harassment, and inappropriate conduct by staffAssisting in the operation of a secure detention center, ensuring safe custody of all detained youth and providing constitutional rights, legal, medical, and mental health supportAssisting the supervisor with compliance of services and programming to court orders, rules, and quality assurance standardsCompleting training requirements for medication dispensing and using a designated medical health authority or facility nursePerforming duties in Master Control, admissions, releases, and transportation as necessarySupervising youth in all activities, maintaining control through directives, counseling, and use of Protective Action Response (PAR) as per departmental policiesInspections of facility, youth, visitors, and packages for contrabandTraining and coaching employees on duties and policiesAssuming acting supervisor role in the absence of the supervisorWriting reports and maintaining records of incidents, youth movement, and violations of facility operating procedures and statutesPreparing detained youth for court appearances and transporting them to medical, criminal justice, social services, and judicial facilities as neededUtilizing security and emergency equipment to ensure safety of the detained youth and the facilityConducting 10‑minute checks, 5‑minute checks, or Constant Sight and Uninterrupted Sound Supervision for confined or suicidal youthAssessing and analyzing information via the Juvenile Justice Information SystemInitiating and maintaining detained youth counts as directedAttending and completing all required training; utilizing CPR, AED, and First Aid techniques in emergenciesAttending required meetingsMaintaining a valid driver's license and reporting changes within 72 hours; not operating a state vehicle if license is revoked or suspendedComplying with Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Prompt Payment Compliance LawPerforming other related duties as requiredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesCommunicate both orally and in writingPerform basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of rational numbersPrepare and maintain reports and recordsWork effectively with youth, co‑workers, supervisors, and the publicMaintain good hygieneUnderstand and follow Department and facility policies and proceduresFollow verbal and written instructions promptlyDetermine appropriate level of forceObserve changes in youth behaviorProvide constructive feedback to correct behaviorPerform good housekeeping tasks and maintain sanitary conditions of the facilityQualificationsBe at least 19 years of ageBe a high school graduate or an equivalent as determined by the DepartmentNo felony conviction or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statements; no dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces of the United StatesConforms to fingerprinting, background investigation, and other screening requirements (s. 985.644, s. 837.06)Submit an affidavit of application under oath; acknowledge the misdemeanor of the second degree for intentional false executionProvide state‑and‑federal background clearance and drug screening before employmentHold a valid driver's license (out‑of‑state license must be converted within 30 days of hire); a three‑year acceptable driving record for transportation dutiesObtain direct‑care training certification within 180 days of employment, or have such certification if currently a direct‑care worker for DJJPass the Ergometric IMPACT Assessment and Training Test if not previously certifiedMeet all mandatory legal and policy requirements associated with the roleSpecial NotesAll prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, national), and pre‑employment drug screening for direct care positionsDJJ participates in E‑Verify for employment eligibility verificationPositions involving youth transportation require a valid driver's license and a three‑year acceptable driving record per FDJJ Policy 1920Meet all state and federal statutes governing juvenile justice and workforce safety protocolsVeterans' PreferencePursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, eligible veterans receive preference for Career Service vacancies. Certain service members may receive waivers for postgraduate educational requirements. Veterans' Preference documentation must be submitted with each application, including character of service (e.g., DD Form 214).EEO StatementPursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F.S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. The State of Florida also supports a Drug‑Free workplace; all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II – 80003750Location: Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center, 3440 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609Minimum Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,751.77 (eligible for internal promotion at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee's current rate, whichever is higher)Position DescriptionThis position is highly responsible within the criminal justice system. The employee is expected to perform all duties in an optimal, responsible manner, demonstrate leadership by being a positive role model for staff, youth, and the community, and treat all persons with dignity and respect.Key responsibilities include:Adhering to agency or facility policies and proceduresMaintaining a safe and secure environment for youth, employees, and visitorsEnsuring a zero‑tolerance environment for detained youth escapes, abuse, sexual harassment, and inappropriate conduct by staffAssisting in the operation of a secure detention center, ensuring safe custody of all detained youth and providing constitutional rights, legal, medical, and mental health supportAssisting the supervisor with compliance of services and programming to court orders, rules, and quality assurance standardsCompleting training requirements for medication dispensing and using a designated medical health authority or facility nursePerforming duties in Master Control, admissions, releases, and transportation as necessarySupervising youth in all activities, maintaining control through directives, counseling, and use of Protective Action Response (PAR) as per departmental policiesInspections of facility, youth, visitors, and packages for contrabandTraining and coaching employees on duties and policiesAssuming acting supervisor role in the absence of the supervisorWriting reports and maintaining records of incidents, youth movement, and violations of facility operating procedures and statutesPreparing detained youth for court appearances and transporting them to medical, criminal justice, social services, and judicial facilities as neededUtilizing security and emergency equipment to ensure safety of the detained youth and the facilityConducting 10‑minute checks, 5‑minute checks, or Constant Sight and Uninterrupted Sound Supervision for confined or suicidal youthAssessing and analyzing information via the Juvenile Justice Information SystemInitiating and maintaining detained youth counts as directedAttending and completing all required training; utilizing CPR, AED, and First Aid techniques in emergenciesAttending required meetingsMaintaining a valid driver's license and reporting changes within 72 hours; not operating a state vehicle if license is revoked or suspendedComplying with Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Prompt Payment Compliance LawPerforming other related duties as requiredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesCommunicate both orally and in writingPerform basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of rational numbersPrepare and maintain reports and recordsWork effectively with youth, co‑workers, supervisors, and the publicMaintain good hygieneUnderstand and follow Department and facility policies and proceduresFollow verbal and written instructions promptlyDetermine appropriate level of forceObserve changes in youth behaviorProvide constructive feedback to correct behaviorPerform good housekeeping tasks and maintain sanitary conditions of the facilityQualificationsBe at least 19 years of ageBe a high school graduate or an equivalent as determined by the DepartmentNo felony conviction or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statements; no dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces of the United StatesConforms to fingerprinting, background investigation, and other screening requirements (s. 985.644, s. 837.06)Submit an affidavit of application under oath; acknowledge the misdemeanor of the second degree for intentional false executionProvide state‑and‑federal background clearance and drug screening before employmentHold a valid driver's license (out‑of‑state license must be converted within 30 days of hire); a three‑year acceptable driving record for transportation dutiesObtain direct‑care training certification within 180 days of employment, or have such certification if currently a direct‑care worker for DJJPass the Ergometric IMPACT Assessment and Training Test if not previously certifiedMeet all mandatory legal and policy requirements associated with the roleSpecial NotesAll prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, national), and pre‑employment drug screening for direct care positionsDJJ participates in E‑Verify for employment eligibility verificationPositions involving youth transportation require a valid driver's license and a three‑year acceptable driving record per FDJJ Policy 1920Meet all state and federal statutes governing juvenile justice and workforce safety protocolsVeterans' PreferencePursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, eligible veterans receive preference for Career Service vacancies. Certain service members may receive waivers for postgraduate educational requirements. Veterans' Preference documentation must be submitted with each application, including character of service (e.g., DD Form 214).EEO StatementPursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F.S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. The State of Florida also supports a Drug‑Free workplace; all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.#J-18808-Ljbffr