Juvenile Detention Officer I

About this role

<p>To fulfill the mission of our facility, which is &nbsp;to provide short-term care of juveniles in secure custody who are accused of committing a crime or adjudicated pending further court action or awaiting transfer to another facility and who cannot be served in a less restrictive environment.</p><p>&nbsp;Work involves processing incoming detainees, supervising daily activities and caring for the needs of juveniles in secure custody to ensure the welfare and safety of the detainee, staff and visitors. &nbsp;This position is responsible for housekeeping, assisting teachers, performing searches, administering first aid/CPR and dispensing over the counter and prescription medications, as well as counseling detainees to try to improve their behavior upon release. &nbsp;Candidates may be assigned to one of three shifts 7-3, 3-11, and 11-7 or as a Floater between two shifts. &nbsp;Candidates must be willing and available to work the assigned shift and up to 12 hours. &nbsp;The Juvenile Detention Officer I must obtain 40 hours of on-the-job training with an additional 120 hours of training in the first year of employment with 40 hours of annual refresher training required each year th

Requirements

<p><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS</strong></p><p>Work is light to medium in nature and involves significant amounts of walking and standing, and also requires carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling.</p><p><strong>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</strong></p><p>Physical strength and mobility to respond quickly in an emergency and defend self if situation arises involving detainees that may weigh over 300 pounds. Usually those situations are not responded to with just one staff member. May also have to lift, push or pull boxes weighing 40 pounds.</p>