JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II

Job Title: JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II - 80082556 Date: Jul 13, 2026 Location, Contact, and Salary Information Location: Monroe Regional Juvenile Detention Center, 5503 College Rd, 1st floor, Key West, Florida 33040 Contact: LaWanna Tynes (786) 822-3872 Minimum Bi-Weekly Rate of Pay: $1,751.77 Bi-Weekly. Includes CAD of $92.30 bi-weekly for a total of $1,844.07. Title and Announcement Information This is a pool announcement. Multiple positions will be hired from this announcement. Position Description This is a highly responsible position in the criminal justice system. The employee is expected to perform all the duties in the optimum responsible manner, demonstrate leadership by being a positive role model for staff, youth and the community, and treat all persons with dignity and respect. Adheres to agency or facility policies and procedures, maintains a safe and secure environment for youth, themselves, and other staff, and ensures the maintenance of an environment with zero tolerance for detained youth escapes, abuse, sexual harassment, and inappropriate conduct by staff with the detained youth (Red Flag Behavior). Assists in the operation of a secure detention center, assuring safe custody of all assigned detained youth while ensuring that all detained youth are provided their constitutional rights with special concern for legal, medical, and mental health issues. Assists 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. Successfully completes training requirements to maintain proficiency on dispensing medications to youth, and distributes medication in the absence of a designated medical health authority or facility nurse. Performs duties in Master Control, admissions, releases, and transportation, as necessary. Supervises youth in all activities, maintains control of detained youth by giving directives, counseling, and/or utilizing appropriate levels of verbal or physical use of Protective Action Response (PAR) as needed. Inspects facility, youth, visitors, and packages delivered to the facility for contraband. Trains and/or coaches employees concerning their duties and orients them concerning facility policies and procedures. In the absence of the supervisor, assumes acting supervisor’s role. Writes reports and prepares required records regarding incidents, detained youth movement, and noteworthy information, ensuring documentation of all violations of facility operating procedures, rules, regulations, and state and federal statutes. Prepares detained youth for court appearances, transports and escorts detained youth to medical, criminal justice, social services, and judicial facilities as needed according to departmental and facility policies and procedures. Uses security and emergency equipment to ensure the safety and security of the detained youth and the facility. Completes 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. Assesses and analyzes information available through the Juvenile Justice Information System. Initiates and maintains detained youth counts as directed by departmental and facility operating procedures and policies. Attends and successfully completes all training required by DJJ’s Direct Care Training Policy and other training as assigned and required. In case of an emergency, utilizes Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid techniques and procedures taught during certification training. Attends required meetings. Maintains a valid Driver License and reports any change within 72 hours. Will not knowingly drive a state vehicle or use a private vehicle on state business if the license is revoked, suspended, or otherwise restricted. This position must comply with Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Prompt Payment Compliance Law. Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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 behaviors. Ability to provide constructive feedback to correct behavior. Knowledge of good housekeeping tasks relative to maintaining sanitary conditions of the facility. Special Notes All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local and national), and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions. DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility). When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses), and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses with Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle. Positions that include transportation of youth require a valid driver’s license and a three‑year acceptable driving record as defined in FDJJ Policy 1920. Successful candidate must be certified in accordance with State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice direct care training policy, or obtain such certification within 180 days of employment. For candidates not currently in the state system as a direct care worker for DJJ at the time of application, the top-ranking candidate(s) after the interview phase will be required to take and pass Ergometric's IMPACT Assessment and Training Test to be considered for this direct‑care employment opportunity. The test results will be used for a period of six months after initial testing for candidates who reapply during that period for another position requiring testing. Pertinent to Florida law, the general staffing of a facility must reflect the male and female ratio of the juvenile population. Hiring based on gender as a bona fide occupational qualification does not constitute discrimination or violation of civil rights. Eligibility Requirements: Be at least 19 years of age. Be a high school graduate or its equivalent. Not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement, or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the United States Armed Forces. Abide by all provisions of s. 985.644(1) regarding fingerprinting and background investigations. Execute and submit to the department an affidavit-of-application form under oath, attesting to compliance with subparagraphs 1‑4; the affidavit must include language that intentional false execution constitutes a misdemeanor of the second degree. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1‑866‑663‑4735) in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, 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 for waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission, including DD Form 214 Member Copy #4 and any other documentation as required by Rule 55A‑7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr