Juvenile Detention Officer I

Juvenile Detention Officer I

To fulfill the mission of our facility, which is 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.

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. 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. Candidates may be assigned to one of three shifts 7-3, 3-11, and 11-7 or as a Floater between two shifts. Candidates must be willing and available to work the assigned shift and up to 12 hours. 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 thereafter.

Responsibilities include :

• Processing incoming detainees according to established facility procedures.
• Effectively using positive reinforcement and natural consequences with all detainees.
• Effectively supervising detainees and employing knowledge and skills related to safety and emergency situations when needed.
• Assisting in the proper identification and treatment of problems related to the physical and emotional health and well-being of youth.
• Handling situations that may arise from detainees dealing with mental health issues.
• Providing accurate and timely written documentation of situations and program activities.
• Creating an environment in which a youths personal, social, or emotional problems can be openly discussed, explored, and possibly resolved.
• Implementing, teaching and supplementing the facilitys daily program and activities.
• Understanding, supporting, and using the philosophy, goals, values, policies, and procedures that represent the daily operations of the facility.
• Operating master control panel.
• Communicating by telephone and in person with law enforcement officials, probation officers, parents and the public.
• Dispense over the counter and prescription medication.
• Monitor cells while youth are in cells.
• Participate in training for proper restraining techniques both verbally and physical.
• Maintain building, grounds and youth security by cleaning facility.
• Notifies Facilities and IT of issues that need to be repaired.
• Transport Juveniles for medical appointments, etc., as required.
• Perform daily housekeeping duties.
• Perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Minimum qualifications :

Preferred qualifications :

Working conditions :

Work is light to medium in nature and involves significant amounts of walking and standing, and also requires carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling.

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.

Conditions of job offer and employment :

No written or performance examination will be required for this position. Applicants are screened and certified based on an evaluation of their education, training, experience and other requirements as outlined in this Position Announcement and denoted on their Job Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Shelby County is committed to providing and maintaining a drug-free work environment. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants are required to pass a drug test conducted at a test site designated by Shelby County.

As a condition of employment after receiving a job offer for this position applicants are required to pass a physical examination conducted by a licensed physician designated by Shelby County.

Shelby County, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Shelby County offers a competitive benefit package that includes :

In addition a wide variety of voluntary benefits are available for benefits eligible employees to purchase.