Apprehension Officer, Metro Region

Description The Department of Youth Services (DYS), under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapters 18A, 119, and 120, is the juvenile justice agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Department’s mission is to protect the public and prevent crime by promoting positive change in the lives of youth committed to DYS care and custody, and by partnering with communities, families, the public, and provider agencies toward this end. The Department accomplishes its mission through interventions that build knowledge, develop skills, and promote positive change in the behavior of the youth in DYS care and custody. The primary goal of these interventions is to reintegrate youth back to the community as productive citizens. DYS works in partnership with provider agencies, law enforcement, and school officials, families, communities, and others to ensure that the services provided are effective and that they create pathways to success for the young men and women in DYS care and custody. By working in close collaboration with these entities, DYS can continue to help make communities better and safer places. The AWOL Apprehension Officer's primary duties include, but are not limited to the following: Conduct investigations to aid in the apprehension of DYS clientele found to be in violation of their grant of conditional liberty. Coordinate all client apprehensions and serves as the DYS liaison to all local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in these efforts. Participate in intelligence gathering and information sharing networks involving schools and community agencies. Work closely with all Northeast Region personnel at the community re-entry center locations to ensure compliance of clientele placed in the community. Assist in investigations related to escapes from area programs. Attend all trainings scheduled by supervisor. Conduct training sessions as indicated by supervisor. Assist in the return of clients from areas outside the state. Inspect all local police juvenile lock-up facilities in the region in conjunction with the Department of Public Health. Submit timely documentation; maintain monthly records and reports to the Regional Apprehension Team Supervisor. Attend all regularly scheduled regional meetings. Maintain all department issued equipment. Adhere to all departmental policies Perform other related duties as scheduled. Preferred Qualifications Ability to use mechanical restraints. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Knowledge of the Criminal Justice Information (CJIS) System and Criminal Offense Record Information (CORI processes). Ability to make group presentation for educational purposes as well as the ability to discharge any and all of the stated responsibilities. Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:45AM - 5:00PM with Saturday and Sunday off. Must be flexible. About the Department of Youth Services As the Juvenile Justice agency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Department of Youth Services promotes positive change in the youth in our care and custody. Our mission is to make communities safer by improving the life outcomes for youth in our care. We achieve our mission through investing in highly qualified staff and a service continuum that engages youth, families, and communities in strategies that support positive youth development. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Massachusetts