JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II - 80081754

JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II - 80081754

Date : Oct 16, 2025

Requisition No : 863177

Working Title : JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II - 80081754

The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.

We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation's veterans and their families.

We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.

The Right Service, the Right Way, at the Right Time

THIS POSITION IS A POOL ANNOUNCEMENT

MULTIPLE POSITIONS WILL BE HIRED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION

Location Information : Marion Regional Detention Center, 3040 NW 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34475

Minimum Biweekly Rate of Pay : $1,751.77

Position Description

This is a highly responsible position in the criminal justice system. The employee is expected to perform all the duties in an optimum responsible manner, demonstrate leadership by being a positive role model for staff, youth and the community, and treat all people with dignity and respect.

Responsible for adhering to agency or facility policies and procedures. Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for youth, themselves and other staff. Ensures the maintenance of an environment which is safe and creates an atmosphere that has "zero tolerance" for detained youth escapes, detained youth abuse, sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct by the staff with the detained youth (Red Flag Behavior). Assists in the operation of a secure detention center, assuring the safe and secure custody of all assigned detained youth while ensuring that all detained youth are provided with their constitutional rights with special concern for legal, medical and mental health issues.

Assist 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 in the proper methods for dispensing medications to the youth. Distributes medication in the absence of a designated medical health authority or a facility nurse.

Perform duties in Master Control, admissions, releases, and transportation, as necessary.

Supervises youth in all activities and 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 to properly control detained youth in accordance with the departmental and facility policies and procedures.

Inspects facility, youth, visitors and packages delivered to the facility for contraband.

Trains and / or coach employees concerning their duties and orients 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, and ensures the documentation of all violations of facility operating procedures, rules and regulations, and state and federal statutes. Prepares detained youth for court appearances, and transports and escorts detained youth to medical, criminal justice, social services and judicial facilities as needed according to departmental and facility policies and procedures.

Use security and emergency equipment to ensure the safety and security of the detained youth and the facility.

Complete 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, will utilize Cardiopulmonary 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 to his / her supervisor within 72 hours. Will not knowingly drive a state vehicle or use a private vehicle on state business if his / her license is revoked, suspended, or given any curtailment of use.

This position must comply with the requirements set forth in 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's behaviors.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback to correct behavior.
• Knowledge of good housekeeping tasks relative to maintaining the 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 that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.

Positions that include the transportation of youth while performing any work or work-related functions on behalf of DJJ require a valid driver's license and a three-year acceptable driving record as defined in FDJJ Policy 1920.

Successful candidates must be certified in accordance with the State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice direct care training policy or obtain such certification within 180 days of employment.

For those candidates who are 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 Ergometrics IMPACT Assessment and Training Test in order to be considered for this direct-care employment opportunity. This test will be used to measure the candidate's overall suitability for working with Juvenile Justice involved youth. Test results will be used for a period of six months after initial testing for candidates who reapply during that period for another position for which testing is required.

Be at least 19 years of age.

Be a high school graduate or its equivalent as determined by the department.

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 Armed Forces of the United States.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. 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 to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

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

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