JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1756, South Street, Casa Marina, Midtown, Key West, Monroe County, Florida, 33040, United States
About the Department
The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes and honors the opportunity to support our nation's veterans and their families. We value the service given to our country and actively support the hiring of service members and military spouses. Our mission is to provide the right service, the right way, at the right time.
About the Role
This position serves as a highly responsible role within the criminal justice system, dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for youth, staff, and the community. As a Juvenile Justice Detention Officer II, you will act as a positive role model, demonstrating leadership while treating all individuals with dignity and respect.
You will be responsible for the safe and secure custody of detained youth, ensuring their constitutional rights are upheld with special attention to legal, medical, and mental health needs. Your day-to-day duties involve supervising youth in all activities, managing admissions and releases, and utilizing appropriate levels of verbal or physical intervention (Protective Action Response) to maintain order. You will also assist in dispensing medications, conducting facility inspections for contraband, and preparing detailed reports on incidents and youth movements.
In the absence of a supervisor, you will assume acting supervisor responsibilities. This role requires constant vigilance, including performing frequent checks on youth in room confinement or those identified as suicidal, and utilizing emergency equipment such as CPR and AEDs when necessary. You will also transport and escort youth to medical, judicial, and social service facilities as required.
Hiring Process & Application
This is a pool announcement for multiple positions. Successful candidates will be subject to comprehensive background checks, including sex offender, criminal (state, local, and national), and pre-employment drug screenings. Candidates not currently in the state system as a direct care worker will be required to pass the Ergometric's IMPACT Assessment and Training Test to measure suitability for working with juvenile justice-involved youth.
Certification in accordance with the State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice direct care training policy is required, or must be obtained within 180 days of employment. Veterans' Preference is available for eligible candidates under Chapter 295, Florida Statutes; supporting documentation must be attached to the application.
Equal Opportunity & Culture
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace and participates in E-Verify. We are committed to diversity and compliance with all applicable federal and state laws. Staffing decisions regarding gender are made in accordance with the male and female ratio of the juvenile population to ensure a safe environment, in compliance with Florida Administrative Code and federal regulations.
Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act must notify the agency hiring authority or the People First Service Center in advance.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, Automatic External Defibrillator, First Aid, Protective Action Response, Ergometric's Impact Assessment.
Education: High school graduate or its equivalent required by Florida Statute 985.66.
Frequently asked questions about JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II at State of Florida
What does a JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II at State of Florida do?expand_more
A JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II at State of Florida is responsible for the following: Supervise youth activities and utilize verbal or physical Protective Action Response (PAR) techniques to control detained youth; Conduct constant sight and uninterrupted sound supervision for youth in room confinement or identified as suicidal; Initiate and maintain detained youth counts in accordance with departmental operating procedures; and Assume acting supervisor responsibilities in the absence of the designated supervisor.
What are the requirements for this JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II role?expand_more
State of Florida is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Valid Driver License; High school graduate or equivalent; At least 19 years of age; No felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement; No dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces; and E-Verify employment eligibility.
Where is the JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II role at State of Florida located?expand_more
JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II at State of Florida is based in 1756, South Street, Casa Marina, Midtown, Key West, Monroe County, Florida, 33040, United States. This is a on-site role.