JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER I

Juvenile Justice Detention Officer IWorking as a juvenile justice detention officer is one of the most rewarding and challenging career opportunities in the State of Florida. As an officer, your primary responsibility is to ensure public safety by providing a safe and secure environment for troubled youth in a structured setting. At DJJ, we expect youth to be accountable for their criminal actions while striving to sustain a culture that promotes dignity and respect. Our goal is to treat each youth in our care as an individual by providing the right service, at the right time, in order to shape youth to become productive citizens in society. As a detention officer, you are most often the first DJJ employee to interact with juvenile offenders. Therefore, leadership, coaching, mentoring, and a desire to work with youth are qualities that are essential.Excellent Benefits Package:104 hours of paid vacation annually96 hours of paid sick leave annually, with unlimited accrual of unused hours9 paid holidays, and 1 personal day each year6 paid credit hours per term at Florida's colleges and universitiesEligible for participation in student loan debt forgiveness program - affordable payments and possible balance eliminationParticipation in one of the best group health insurance and dental plans offered by any employerOne of the most secure pension/investment plans availableLocation Information: Leon Regional Juvenile Detention Center 2303 RonEllis Dr., Tallahassee Fl. 32310 Contact Person: Eursula Harrison, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io Minimum Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,676.76Florida Statute Requirement: 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. Abide by all provisions of s. 985.644 (1), regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements for personnel.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: Department policies and procedures for the care, custody and control of youth. Facility Operating Procedures. Safety procedures and conducting strip searches. Good hygiene and housekeeping tasks relating to maintaining the sanitary conditions of the facility. Skills in: Recognizing signs of potential suicide or depression and changes in youth's behavior. Addressing issues of youth who are experiencing problems. Ability to: Determine appropriate level of use of force. Provide constructive feedback to correct behavior and use of conflict management skills. Prepare and maintain reports and records relating to the supervision of youth. Add, subtract, multiply and divide rational numbers. Communicate both orally and in writing and to effectively work with youth, co-workers, supervisors and the public.Special Notes: DJJ Detention facilities operate 24/7/365 and positions require shift schedules. Staff members must be agreeable to working shift schedules, including rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays with varying days off. There may also be times when unplanned overtime or unscheduled double shifts are necessary. 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: (1) a valid driver's license; and (2) three-years acceptable driving record as defined in FDJJ Policy 1920. Successful candidates must be certified in accordance with the Department direct care training policy and must obtain such certification within 180 days of employment. For those 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 an Ergometric' s IMPACT Assessment and Training Test in order to be considered for the 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. The decision to hire a male or female employee based on a bona fide occupational qualification does not constitute discrimination, disparate treatment and/or a violation of civil rights. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.