Juvenile Justice Detention Officer II

4 weeks ago

Key West FL, United States MyFlorida Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly responsible Detention Officer II to join our team at the Monroe Regional Juvenile Detention Center. As a key member of our staff, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and secure custody of all assigned detained youth while providing them with their constitutional rights.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with youth, co-workers, supervisors, and the public. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment, adhering to agency or facility policies and procedures, and ensuring the maintenance of an environment that has "zero tolerance" for detained youth escapes, abuse, and inappropriate conduct.

You will also be responsible for assisting in the operation of a secure detention center, ensuring the safe and secure custody of all assigned detained youth, and providing them with their constitutional rights. This includes assisting the supervisor to ensure that the detained youth's services and programming are in compliance with court orders, rules, Departmental policies and procedures, and Quality Assurance standards.

The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate both orally and in writing, add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers, prepare and maintain reports and records, and effectively work with youth, co-workers, supervisors, and the public. You will also be required to complete 10-minute checks, 5-minute checks, or Constant Sight and Uninterrupted Sound Supervision for every detained youth confined to room confinement or designated as suicidal.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. If you are a motivated and dedicated individual who is passionate about working with youth, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the safe and secure custody of all assigned detained youth
  • Provide detained youth with their constitutional rights
  • Assist in the operation of a secure detention center
  • Ensure the safe and secure custody of all assigned detained youth
  • Provide detained youth with their constitutional rights
  • Assist the supervisor to ensure that the detained youth's services and programming are in compliance with court orders, rules, Departmental policies and procedures, and Quality Assurance standards
  • Complete 10-minute checks, 5-minute checks, or Constant Sight and Uninterrupted Sound Supervision for every detained youth confined to room confinement or designated as suicidal

Requirements:

  • 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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid
  • Experience working with youth in a detention or correctional setting
  • Knowledge of the Department and facility policies and procedures

How to Apply:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to the contact person listed below. We look forward to hearing from you

Contact Information:

Terrance Lopez

Monroe Regional Juvenile Detention Center

5503 College Rd, 1st floor

Key West, Florida 33040

(555) 555-5555

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from diverse candidates.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

Drug-Free Workplace:

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , 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. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere ( . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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