Correctional Officer II

2 days ago

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States Birchwood School Full time
Job Title: Correctional Officer II

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the field of juvenile justice? Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of at-risk youth? We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Correctional Officer II to join our team at the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice.

Job Summary:

The Correctional Officer II is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of our juvenile facilities, while also providing a supportive and rehabilitative environment for our youth. This is a critical role that requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Engage with youth throughout the day to ensure their safety, security, and well-being.
  • Ensure frequent and helpful communication with youth throughout the day.
  • Perform assigned post responsibilities surrounding youth care, including initiating and maintaining youth headcount and completing all required reporting and daily logs.
  • Physically respond appropriately to emergencies.
  • Conduct routine and unannounced security inspections per agency policy.
  • Conduct routine and unannounced frisk searches of the youth after all youth movements.
  • Ensure that each youth has their basic needs met.
  • Remain knowledgeable and informed of the security status of all youth assigned.
  • Serve on all facility posts, including specialized units and in various locations.
  • Counsel youth to prevent incidents.
  • Redirect youth for inappropriate behavior.
  • Provide constant and consistent enforcement of the behavior management system.
  • Recognize and respond to minimal disruptions and emergencies according to agency policy by deploying verbal and physical de-escalation strategies.
  • Convey observations and interactions with education, social work, mental health, and medical staff.
  • Serve as a member of the local unit team meetings.
  • Transport youth as needed and supervise youth movement to ensure all youth receive the required treatment and educational, recreational, vocational, visitation, and other activities.
  • Ensure youth receive proper medical attention as needed and required by agency policy and procedures.
  • Submit work order requests to supervisors.
  • Ensure a clean environment.
  • Comply with agency policy and procedure to complete required reports concerning youth and/or employee-related incidents and facility safety, security, and operation matters.
  • Perform other duties and tasks assigned by a supervisor to support the agency's mission and values further.
Requirements:
  • A high school diploma.
  • Must be an officer in compliance and certified with Continuing Law Enforcement Education (CLEE) or obtain this certification within the required timeframe established by the hiring agency.
  • Some positions require completing the Correctional Officer Basic Certification Course within the first six months after placement.
  • Incumbents may be required to fulfill all South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Board requirements for law enforcement certification.
  • Some positions require a commercial driver's license.
  • Must be 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have a valid Driver's License.
  • Must attend, pass, and maintain all required DJJ training courses.
  • Ability to learn state laws/institutional rules/regulations/requirements for controlling youth/Child Abuse Statutes.
  • Ability to learn the purpose/methods/practices of secure facilities.
  • Ability to learn various methods of instructing/handling/supervising youth in various activities.
  • Interpersonal skills, patience, and both verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment/initiative in a variety of situations.
  • Ability to build healthy relationships with youth and effectively communicate with them to promote respect and trust and manage challenging behaviors maturely, professionally, and in accordance with training.
  • Ability to establish/maintain satisfactory working relationships with fellow employees/families/general public.
  • Ability to maintain safety and security according to policy and training.
  • Ability to follow a daily schedule, be accountable to the facility processes, document events and activities, and supervise multiple youths effectively.
  • Ability to maintain a valid state driver's license and ability to operate a state vehicle.
Additional Requirements:
  • This position operates under the general supervision of a direct supervisor.
  • The supervisor reviews work daily and monthly and performs annual performance evaluations.
  • Works independently on a limited basis.
  • The position is not passive; employees must be mobile and able to bend and lift, interact, and intervene with youth when applicable.
  • Must be able to respond physically to emergencies, including physically intervening and restraining youth according to agency policy.
  • Required to work shift hours (day, evening, night, weekend, &/or holidays) and be subject to mandatory overtime stay as the facility needs.
  • Training applicable to these duties will be provided.
  • Must work in extreme heat/cold/ humidity/inclement weather; safely operate a motor vehicle; and have a valid state-issued driver's license.
  • Must attend training and maintain certification required by the Continuing Law Enforcement Education (CLEE).
Benefits:

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (E.A.P.)
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
  • 15 days of sick leave per year
  • 13 paid holidays
  • State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs
  • Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave.

Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits:

  • Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
  • Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits:

  • State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
  • Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits:

  • State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions.

Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type.

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