JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II

Summary

Juvenile Justice Detention Officer IIThis is a highly responsible position in the criminal justice system. The employee is expected to perform all the duties in an optimum responsible manner, demonstrate leadership by being a positive role model for staff, youth and the community, and treat all people with dignity and respect. Responsible for adhering to agency or facility policies and procedures. Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for youth, themselves and other staff. Ensures the maintenance of an environment which is safe and creates an atmosphere that has "zero tolerance" for detained youth escapes, detained youth abuse, sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct by the staff with the detained youth (Red Flag Behavior). Assists in the operation of a secure detention center, assuring the safe and secure custody of all assigned detained youth while ensuring that all detained youth are provided with their constitutional rights with special concern for legal, medical and mental health issues.Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide rational numbers. Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records. Ability to effectively work with youth, co-workers, supervisors and the public. Knowledge of good hygiene. Knowledge of the Department and facility policies and procedures. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in a timely manner. Ability to determine the appropriate level of force. Ability to observe changes in youth's behaviors. Ability to provide constructive feedback to correct behavior. Knowledge of good housekeeping tasks relative to maintaining the sanitary conditions of the facility.All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks, (state, local and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions. The State of Florida 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. VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Juvenile Justice Detention Officer IIThis is a highly responsible position in the criminal justice system. The employee is expected to perform all the duties in an optimum responsible manner, demonstrate leadership by being a positive role model for staff, youth and the community, and treat all people with dignity and respect. Responsible for adhering to agency or facility policies and procedures. Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for youth, themselves and other staff. Ensures the maintenance of an environment which is safe and creates an atmosphere that has "zero tolerance" for detained youth escapes, detained youth abuse, sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct by the staff with the detained youth (Red Flag Behavior). Assists in the operation of a secure detention center, assuring the safe and secure custody of all assigned detained youth while ensuring that all detained youth are provided with their constitutional rights with special concern for legal, medical and mental health issues.Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide rational numbers. Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records. Ability to effectively work with youth, co-workers, supervisors and the public. Knowledge of good hygiene. Knowledge of the Department and facility policies and procedures. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in a timely manner. Ability to determine the appropriate level of force. Ability to observe changes in youth's behaviors. Ability to provide constructive feedback to correct behavior. Knowledge of good housekeeping tasks relative to maintaining the sanitary conditions of the facility.All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks, (state, local and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions. The State of Florida 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. VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.