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Juvenile Justice Detention Officer II
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Tallahassee, FL Tallahassee, 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
21-1092
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY
FOR CURRENT DJJ EMPLOYEES ONLY
Position Title: Juvenile Justice Detention Officer II
Location: Leon Regional Juvenile Detention Center, Tallahassee, Florida
Starting Salary: $1020.79 Bi-weekly. (In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee's current rate, whichever is higher.)
Contact Person: Sharon Smith, Assistant Detention Superintendent, 850-488-7672
DESCRIPTION
This is work providing social services to assist in rehabilitation of juvenile law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Incumbents make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.
Some positions in this occupation may be responsible for coordinating work and supervising employees.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants with one year of paid or volunteer experience working with youth.
SPECIAL NOTES
This position is located at a 24 hour hardware secure Juvenile Detention Facility and staff must abide by the required safety and security measures as part of their daily job responsibilities.
This position is located in a secure facility providing care, custody and/or control of at-risk delinquent or troubled youth.
This position requires the physical restraint of youth. JDO's must complying with the Department's approved physical restraint techniques when the need arises for the physical control or physical protection of youth.
DJJ Detention facilities operate 24/7/365 and positions require shift schedules. Staff members must be agreeable to working shift schedules, including rotating shifts, evening, weekends, and holidays with varying days off. There may also be times when unplanned overtime or unscheduled double shifts are necessary.
JDO positions require the maintenance of a clean facility. Staff members must be agreeable to help maintain the cleanliness of the building as a part of their assigned duties.
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.
985.66 Florida Statute Requirement
1. Be at least 19 years of age.
2. Be a high school graduate or its equivalent as determined by the commission.
3. Not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement, or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person, who after September 30, 1999, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement is not eligible for employment, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication. Notwithstanding this subparagraph, any person who pled nolo contendere to a misdemeanor involving a false statement before October 1, 1999, and who has had such record of that plea sealed or expunged is not ineligible for employment for that reason.
4. Abide by all provisions of s. 985.644 (1), 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 Department shall retain the affidavit.
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.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
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 the Department of Juvenile Justice'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 utilization 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 of 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, subtract, multiply and divide rational numbers.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to effectively work 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 housekeeping tasks relating to maintaining the sanitary conditions of the facility.
Knowledge of good hygiene.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Supervises employees by assigning work, reviewing progress and assessing performance.
Counsels offender and refers offender to social resources of community for assistance.
Provides guidance to inmates or offenders, such as development of vocational and educational plans and available social services.
Formulates rehabilitation plan for each assigned offender or inmate.
Interviews offender or inmate to determine social progress, individual problems, needs, interests, and attitude.
Consults with attorneys, judges, and institution personnel to evaluate inmate's social progress.
Conducts follow-up interview with offender or inmate to ascertain progress made.
Determines nature and extent of inmate's or offender's criminal record and current and prospective social problems.
Reviews and evaluates legal and social history and progress of offender or inmate.
Informs offender or inmate of requirements of conditional release, such as office visits, restitution payments, or educational and employment stipulations.
Confers with inmate's or offender's family to identify needs and problems, and to ensure that family and business are attended to.
Makes recommendations concerning conditional release or institutionalization of offender or inmate.
Assists offender or inmate with matters concerning detainers, sentences in other jurisdictions, writs, and applications for social assistance.
Develops and prepares informational packets of social agencies and assistance
Organizations and programs, for inmate or offender.
Prepares and maintains case folder for each assigned inmate or offender.
Conducts pre-hearing or pre-sentencing investigations and testifies in court.
EXAMPLES OF JOB CHARACTERISTICS
Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.
Judging Qualities of Things, Services, And/or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
Communicating With Persons Outside Of the Organization
Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
Monitor Processes, Materials, and/or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems or to find out when things are finished.
JOB FAMILY: COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES
OCCUPATIONAL GROUP: PROBATION AND CORRECTIONAL TREATMENT
OCCUPATION: PROBATION OFFICERS AND CORRECTIONAL TREATMENT SPECIALISTS
21-1092
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY
FOR CURRENT DJJ EMPLOYEES ONLY
Position Title: Juvenile Justice Detention Officer II
Location: Leon Regional Juvenile Detention Center, Tallahassee, Florida
Starting Salary: $1020.79 Bi-weekly. (In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee's current rate, whichever is higher.)
Contact Person: Sharon Smith, Assistant Detention Superintendent, 850-488-7672
DESCRIPTION
This is work providing social services to assist in rehabilitation of juvenile law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Incumbents make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.
Some positions in this occupation may be responsible for coordinating work and supervising employees.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants with one year of paid or volunteer experience working with youth.
SPECIAL NOTES
This position is located at a 24 hour hardware secure Juvenile Detention Facility and staff must abide by the required safety and security measures as part of their daily job responsibilities.
This position is located in a secure facility providing care, custody and/or control of at-risk delinquent or troubled youth.
This position requires the physical restraint of youth. JDO's must complying with the Department's approved physical restraint techniques when the need arises for the physical control or physical protection of youth.
DJJ Detention facilities operate 24/7/365 and positions require shift schedules. Staff members must be agreeable to working shift schedules, including rotating shifts, evening, weekends, and holidays with varying days off. There may also be times when unplanned overtime or unscheduled double shifts are necessary.
JDO positions require the maintenance of a clean facility. Staff members must be agreeable to help maintain the cleanliness of the building as a part of their assigned duties.
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.
985.66 Florida Statute Requirement
1. Be at least 19 years of age.
2. Be a high school graduate or its equivalent as determined by the commission.
3. Not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement, or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person, who after September 30, 1999, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement is not eligible for employment, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication. Notwithstanding this subparagraph, any person who pled nolo contendere to a misdemeanor involving a false statement before October 1, 1999, and who has had such record of that plea sealed or expunged is not ineligible for employment for that reason.
4. Abide by all provisions of s. 985.644 (1), 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 Department shall retain the affidavit.
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.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
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 the Department of Juvenile Justice'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 utilization 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 of 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, subtract, multiply and divide rational numbers.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to effectively work 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 housekeeping tasks relating to maintaining the sanitary conditions of the facility.
Knowledge of good hygiene.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Supervises employees by assigning work, reviewing progress and assessing performance.
Counsels offender and refers offender to social resources of community for assistance.
Provides guidance to inmates or offenders, such as development of vocational and educational plans and available social services.
Formulates rehabilitation plan for each assigned offender or inmate.
Interviews offender or inmate to determine social progress, individual problems, needs, interests, and attitude.
Consults with attorneys, judges, and institution personnel to evaluate inmate's social progress.
Conducts follow-up interview with offender or inmate to ascertain progress made.
Determines nature and extent of inmate's or offender's criminal record and current and prospective social problems.
Reviews and evaluates legal and social history and progress of offender or inmate.
Informs offender or inmate of requirements of conditional release, such as office visits, restitution payments, or educational and employment stipulations.
Confers with inmate's or offender's family to identify needs and problems, and to ensure that family and business are attended to.
Makes recommendations concerning conditional release or institutionalization of offender or inmate.
Assists offender or inmate with matters concerning detainers, sentences in other jurisdictions, writs, and applications for social assistance.
Develops and prepares informational packets of social agencies and assistance
Organizations and programs, for inmate or offender.
Prepares and maintains case folder for each assigned inmate or offender.
Conducts pre-hearing or pre-sentencing investigations and testifies in court.
EXAMPLES OF JOB CHARACTERISTICS
Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.
Judging Qualities of Things, Services, And/or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
Communicating With Persons Outside Of the Organization
Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
Monitor Processes, Materials, and/or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems or to find out when things are finished.
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