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Position No.:
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Date:
SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: JUVENILE
DETENTION OFFICER
POSITION NUMBER:
CURRENT EMPLOYEE:
ANNUAL HOURS WORKED:
1.0 MAJOR
FUNCTION AND PURPOSE
1.1 Employee is responsible for the supervision and care of
juveniles detained in the
2.0 SUPERVISION
RECEIVED
2.1 Employee in this position is given discretion within the scope
and policy and regulations in the performance of his/her duties. Supervision is given by the Juvenile
Detention Manager.
3.0 SUPERVISION EXERCISED
3.1 Employees in this position do not normally supervise staff.
4.0 SPECIFIC
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 Perform intake functions according to established procedures
including interviewing, booking and establishing criteria for admittance or
release from detention and submit recommendations to Detention supervisor;
during the intake procedure, provide information regarding the rules and
regulations of the detention facility.
4.2 Maintain visual supervision of youth in an assigned
residential unit/functional area, with attention to their physical whereabouts,
health and emotional moods.
4.3 Operate electronic audio/video surveillance equipment and
other life support/security systems.
4.4 Contact parents or legal guardians of detained juveniles for
release on recognizance; contact probation or parole counselor and attorneys
and law enforcement professionals when appropriate.
4.5 Crisis counseling, along with counseling juveniles in
connection with their conduct, attitudes and relationships with each
other.
4.6 Assist with visitation procedures as needed and process the
release of juveniles.
4.7 Prepare detailed incident reports and submit them to the supervisor
on a daily basis.
4.8 Guide, direct, supervise and train juveniles in indoor
activities and games. Must be able to
lead groups and participate in physical activities via athletic and
recreational with juveniles. At times
guide juveniles in arts and crafts sessions.
Monitor closely the behaviors and attitudes of detainees.
4.9 Meet the general needs of the juvenile; such as health and
physical needs and prepare and assist juveniles in personal grooming on a daily
basis. Personal needs must be met by
Juvenile Detention Officer of the same sex.
4.10 Must be alert for and protect against escape, illness, sexual
activities and physical abuse on a daily basis.
4.11 Must be able to communicate with fellow Juvenile Detention
officers and/or intake officers, on a daily basis.
4.12 Fill out daily observation charts, checks lists, room checks
lists, and other forms as required; and supervise cleanup details, on a daily
basis.
4.13 Use appropriate physical force and restraint techniques to
subdue and restrain detainees and perform interventions as required; achieve
and maintain proficiency in application and use of defensive tactics and
physical agility.
4.14 Operate motor vehicles to escort and transport juvenile
detainees to other facilities or institutions as required.
4.15 Perform other duties as directed.
5.0 DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
5.1 Familiarity
with tools, instruments, equipment and techniques commonly used in the
performance of related tasks.
5.2 Maintain a high standard for accuracy,
completeness and efficiency in the preparation of reports and information.
5.3 Ability to quickly grasp new techniques,
deal with rapid changes in events, remain calm in stressful situations, relate
to various personality styles in a professional manner.
5.4 Effectively communicate with others for
purposes of gathering and providing information.
5.5 Understand
the need for maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
Independent and
self-motivated to complete required deadlines while simultaneously completing
other tasks.
5.4 All applicants must pass:
·
Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Physical Ability
Test (PAT) standard. The PAT consists of
15 sit-ups in one minute; 19 push-ups in one minute and a 1.5-mile run in less
than 17 minutes and 17 seconds;
·
Must complete and pass a criminal background check;
·
Drug test and a psychological evaluation
5.5 The following physical demands would exist in the everyday
duties of this position:
·
Standing (30%), Walking (40%), Sitting (30%); lifting and/or carrying
(25 lbs) – charts, clothing, etc.
·
The ability to physically restrain a detainee by placing handcuffs and
leg cuffs on juveniles;
·
Reaching to retain objects in high places; stooping and/or kneeling to
search or check under chairs, tables, etc (for contraband);
·
Speaking and hearing in order to communicate with juveniles; sight in
order to maintain security of the facility and juveniles.
6.0 EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATES
6.1 High School Diploma, AA preferred. At least one year of experience working
full-time in correction, or a juvenile correctional setting, counseling, law,
social work, psychology, sociology, or another field of study approved by
administration.
6.2 Must be 21 years of age at the time of
appointment.
6.3 Free of gross misdemeanor convictions with sexual motivation
and misdemeanor convictions for illegal drug-related or alcohol-related crimes,
crimes involving the use of a firearm, or a crime involving the commission of
domestic violence.
6.4 Free of felony convictions.
6.5 Must provide a valid Washington State Drivers License or
obtain one by the time of employment.
6.6 Experience in working with Juveniles.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Upon
job offer, applicant must be able to pass a background check, physical
examination, drug test and a psychological evaluation. Background checks through NCIC and is subject
to annual review.
THIS JOB
DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE, AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS
THE NEEDS OF THE EMPLOYER AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB CHANGE.
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