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Juvenile Justice Detention Officer I - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | tampa, Florida |
About this job
OCCUPATION PROFILE
JOB FAMILY: COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES
OCCUPATIONAL GROUP: PROBATION AND CORRECTIONAL TREATMENT
OCCUPATION: PROBATION OFFICERS AND CORRECTIONAL TREATMENT SPECIALISTS
FACILITY: HILLSBOROUGH REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
LOCATION: 3948 W. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD., TAMPA, FL 33614
POSITION TITLE: JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER I
STARTING SALARY: $979.97 Bi-weekly
CONTACT PERSON: KIMBERLY GANDER (813) 871-7650 Ext. 227 or Kimberly.Gander@djj.state.fl.us
All prospective applicants will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.
DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).
When identified on a position description, a valid driver's license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver's license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.
Positions that include the transportation of youth while performing any work or work-related functions on behalf of DJJ, require: (1) a valid driver's license; and (2) a three year acceptable driving record as defined in FDJJ Policy 1920.
Successful candidate must be certified in accordance with the Department direct care training policy, and must obtain such certification within 180 days of employment.
For those applicants not currently in the state system as a direct-care worker for DJJ at the time of application, the top ranking applicant(s) after the interview phase will be required to take and pass an Ergometric's IMPACT Assessment and Training Test in order to be considered for the direct-care employment opportunity. This test will be used to measure the applicant's overall suitability for working with juvenile justice involved youth. Test results will be used for a period of six months after initial testing for applicants who reapply during that period for another position for which testing is required.
985.66 Florida Statute Requirement
1. Be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be a high school graduate or equivalent 3. Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement, nor have received dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person, who after October 1, 1999, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as a direct care employee, not withstanding suspension of a sentence or withholding of adjudication. 4. Abide by all provisions of s. 985.01 (2), Florida Statue regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements for personnel.
5. Execute and submit to the department an affidavit-of-application form, adopted by the department, attesting to his or her compliance with subparagraphs 1. -4. The affidavit must be executed under oath and constitutes an official statement under s. 837.06. The affidavit must include conspicuous language that the intentional false execution of the affidavit constitutes a misdemeanor of the second degree. The employing agency shall retain the affidavit.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Responsible for adhering to agency or facility policies or procedures. Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for youth, themselves and other staff. This is a highly responsible position in the criminal justice system. The employee is expected to perform all the duties in the optimum responsible manner, demonstrate leadership by being a positive role model for staff, youth, and the community, and treat all persons with dignity and respect.
Attends required meetings.
Provides constant supervision, control and observation of youth, while maintaining an environment that is safe and creates an atmosphere that has "zero tolerance" for youth escapes, youth absence, sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct by the staff with youth (Red Flag Behavior).
Completes required reports timely and accurately.
Ensures the safe and secure custody of all assigned youth, while ensuring that all youth are provided their constitutional rights with special concern for their legal, medical and mental health issues. Uses security and medical equipment to ensure the safety and security of the youth and the facility.
Performs the function of master control operator and transports youth as needed.
Processes admissions, which includes supervising and searching youth.
Initiates and maintains youth counts as directed by departmental and facility operating procedures and policies.
Prepares youth for court appearances, and transports and escorts youth to medical, criminal justice, social services and judicial facilities as needed according to departmental and facility policies and procedures.
Inspects facility, youth, visitors and packages delivered to the facility, as well as conducts searches related to safety and security to include, but not limited to, vehicles, facilities, property and persons for contraband, health hazards, safety and security violations.
Writes reports and prepares required records regarding incidents, youth movement and noteworthy information, and ensures the documentation of all violations of facility operating procedures, departmental procedures, rules and regulations, and state and federal statutes.
Ensures the inspection and maintenance of sanitary conditions of the facility. Instructs the youth in housekeeping, sanitation responsibilities and personal hygiene.
Ensures youth services and programming are in compliance with DJJ and court orders, regulations, departmental policies and procedures and Quality Assurance Standards.
Accesses and analyzes information available through the Juvenile Justice Information System.
Follows policies and procedures for the safety and security of youth, staff and the public.
Completes 10- minute checks, 5- minute checks, or Constant Sight and Uninterrupted Sound Supervision for every youth confined to room confinement or designated as suicidal.
Supervises youth in all activities and maintains control of youth by giving directives, counseling and/or utilizing appropriate levels of verbal or physical use of Protective Action Response (PAR) as needed to properly control youth in accordance with departmental and facility policies and procedures.
Attends and successfully completes all training required by DJJ's Direct Care Training Policy and other training as assigned and required. In case of an emergency, will utilize Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automatic External Defibrillators (AED), and First Aid techniques and procedures taught during certification training.
Maintains a valid Driver License and reports any change to his/her supervisor within 72 hours. Will not knowingly drive a state vehicle or use a private vehicle on state business if his/her license is revoked, suspended, or given any curtailment of use.
This position must comply with the requirements set forth in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Prompt Payment Compliance Law.
Performs other related duties.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, INCLUDING UTILIZING OF EQUIPMENT, REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:
Knowledge of department policies and procedures and procedures for the care, custody and control of youth.
Knowledge of facility operating procedures.
Ability to determine appropriate level of use of force.Ability to provide constructive feedback to correct behavior.
Knowledge for safe working conditions.
Ability to use conflict management skills.
Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records relating to the supervision of youth.
Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide rational numbers.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to effectively works with youth, co-workers, supervisors and the public.
Ability to observe changes in youth's behavior.
Skill in recognizing signs of potential suicide or depression.
Skill in addressing issues of youth who are experiencing problems
Skill in performing searches.
Knowledge of safety procedures in conducting strip searches.
Knowledge of good house keeping tasks relating to maintaining the sanitary conditions of the facility.
Knowledge of good hygiene.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
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.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any others documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. For information on the supporting documentation required, click here. Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at 1-888-403-2110.
JOB FAMILY: COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES
OCCUPATIONAL GROUP: PROBATION AND CORRECTIONAL TREATMENT
OCCUPATION: PROBATION OFFICERS AND CORRECTIONAL TREATMENT SPECIALISTS
FACILITY: HILLSBOROUGH REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
LOCATION: 3948 W. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD., TAMPA, FL 33614
POSITION TITLE: JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER I
STARTING SALARY: $979.97 Bi-weekly
CONTACT PERSON: KIMBERLY GANDER (813) 871-7650 Ext. 227 or Kimberly.Gander@djj.state.fl.us
All prospective applicants will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.
DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).
When identified on a position description, a valid driver's license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver's license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.
Positions that include the transportation of youth while performing any work or work-related functions on behalf of DJJ, require: (1) a valid driver's license; and (2) a three year acceptable driving record as defined in FDJJ Policy 1920.
Successful candidate must be certified in accordance with the Department direct care training policy, and must obtain such certification within 180 days of employment.
For those applicants not currently in the state system as a direct-care worker for DJJ at the time of application, the top ranking applicant(s) after the interview phase will be required to take and pass an Ergometric's IMPACT Assessment and Training Test in order to be considered for the direct-care employment opportunity. This test will be used to measure the applicant's overall suitability for working with juvenile justice involved youth. Test results will be used for a period of six months after initial testing for applicants who reapply during that period for another position for which testing is required.
985.66 Florida Statute Requirement
1. Be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be a high school graduate or equivalent 3. Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement, nor have received dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person, who after October 1, 1999, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as a direct care employee, not withstanding suspension of a sentence or withholding of adjudication. 4. Abide by all provisions of s. 985.01 (2), Florida Statue regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements for personnel.
5. Execute and submit to the department an affidavit-of-application form, adopted by the department, attesting to his or her compliance with subparagraphs 1. -4. The affidavit must be executed under oath and constitutes an official statement under s. 837.06. The affidavit must include conspicuous language that the intentional false execution of the affidavit constitutes a misdemeanor of the second degree. The employing agency shall retain the affidavit.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Responsible for adhering to agency or facility policies or procedures. Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for youth, themselves and other staff. This is a highly responsible position in the criminal justice system. The employee is expected to perform all the duties in the optimum responsible manner, demonstrate leadership by being a positive role model for staff, youth, and the community, and treat all persons with dignity and respect.
Attends required meetings.
Provides constant supervision, control and observation of youth, while maintaining an environment that is safe and creates an atmosphere that has "zero tolerance" for youth escapes, youth absence, sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct by the staff with youth (Red Flag Behavior).
Completes required reports timely and accurately.
Ensures the safe and secure custody of all assigned youth, while ensuring that all youth are provided their constitutional rights with special concern for their legal, medical and mental health issues. Uses security and medical equipment to ensure the safety and security of the youth and the facility.
Performs the function of master control operator and transports youth as needed.
Processes admissions, which includes supervising and searching youth.
Initiates and maintains youth counts as directed by departmental and facility operating procedures and policies.
Prepares youth for court appearances, and transports and escorts youth to medical, criminal justice, social services and judicial facilities as needed according to departmental and facility policies and procedures.
Inspects facility, youth, visitors and packages delivered to the facility, as well as conducts searches related to safety and security to include, but not limited to, vehicles, facilities, property and persons for contraband, health hazards, safety and security violations.
Writes reports and prepares required records regarding incidents, youth movement and noteworthy information, and ensures the documentation of all violations of facility operating procedures, departmental procedures, rules and regulations, and state and federal statutes.
Ensures the inspection and maintenance of sanitary conditions of the facility. Instructs the youth in housekeeping, sanitation responsibilities and personal hygiene.
Ensures youth services and programming are in compliance with DJJ and court orders, regulations, departmental policies and procedures and Quality Assurance Standards.
Accesses and analyzes information available through the Juvenile Justice Information System.
Follows policies and procedures for the safety and security of youth, staff and the public.
Completes 10- minute checks, 5- minute checks, or Constant Sight and Uninterrupted Sound Supervision for every youth confined to room confinement or designated as suicidal.
Supervises youth in all activities and maintains control of youth by giving directives, counseling and/or utilizing appropriate levels of verbal or physical use of Protective Action Response (PAR) as needed to properly control youth in accordance with departmental and facility policies and procedures.
Attends and successfully completes all training required by DJJ's Direct Care Training Policy and other training as assigned and required. In case of an emergency, will utilize Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automatic External Defibrillators (AED), and First Aid techniques and procedures taught during certification training.
Maintains a valid Driver License and reports any change to his/her supervisor within 72 hours. Will not knowingly drive a state vehicle or use a private vehicle on state business if his/her license is revoked, suspended, or given any curtailment of use.
This position must comply with the requirements set forth in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Prompt Payment Compliance Law.
Performs other related duties.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, INCLUDING UTILIZING OF EQUIPMENT, REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:
Knowledge of department policies and procedures and procedures for the care, custody and control of youth.
Knowledge of facility operating procedures.
Ability to determine appropriate level of use of force.Ability to provide constructive feedback to correct behavior.
Knowledge for safe working conditions.
Ability to use conflict management skills.
Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records relating to the supervision of youth.
Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide rational numbers.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to effectively works with youth, co-workers, supervisors and the public.
Ability to observe changes in youth's behavior.
Skill in recognizing signs of potential suicide or depression.
Skill in addressing issues of youth who are experiencing problems
Skill in performing searches.
Knowledge of safety procedures in conducting strip searches.
Knowledge of good house keeping tasks relating to maintaining the sanitary conditions of the facility.
Knowledge of good hygiene.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
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.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any others documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. For information on the supporting documentation required, click here. Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at 1-888-403-2110.
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