Senior Corrections Officer - JUV DETENTION 1ST - CORRECTIONS

Department: Corrections

Job ID: 13183

Pay: $23.72 per hour

Work Schedule: Various Hours/Various Days, Including Holidays, Weekends, and some Overtime may be required.

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits.

Performs lead worker duties and routine work involving the observation, security and training of juvenile clients in a 24-hour correctional facility within the Department of Corrections.

• Direct Care - May assist in the admission and release of clients. Supervises and monitors the care and security of juvenile clients in detention or residential facilities; may lead recreation, instructional or educational activities; conducts searches of client property and areas in facilities. Maintains safety and security of clients by being observant and alert in order to quickly intervene in situations as they occur. Monitors client activities within the facility or, as approved, outside the facility, with emphasis on security, behavior modification, control and modeling of prosocial attitudes, beliefs, values and behaviors. Administers urinalysis and breathalyzer tests. Reviews reports and other communications to maintain awareness of activities within the facility and its clients.

• Case Management - May escort clients to and from school, court, visitation, meals and other activities; engages in liaison and other communication necessary to monitor activities of clients in the community. May initiate disciplinary action when clients violate rules; writes disciplinary reports; issues consequences and supervises the application of consequences; investigates incidents and conducts hearings; recognizes positive behaviors and acknowledges with incentives. Performs medication rounds to ensure clients with prescribed medications receive them in accordance with medical orders and facility policies and procedures.

• Supervisor extender - Assists in providing situational counseling for clients regarding their behavior to help them cope with program requirements; provides crisis intervention or suicide prevention; application of approved emergency intervention or restraint when appropriate; administers first aid and CPR. May assume shift supervisory duties when other supervisors are absent (relief shift supervisory work except at the Juvenile Detention Facility). Assists supervisors with routine duties and tasks to ensure facility is being operated in accordance with policies and procedures. Acts as a member of the supervisory team, assisting in supervising staff, evaluating staff performance, providing on the job training for new staff, and serves as a role model for team members.

Minimum Qualification: Six months of experience working with juvenile or adult clients. Professional references are required to verify the related work experience. Three accredited hours from a college or university in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or a related field. Transcript verifying education credits is required. Facility staff shall be at least twenty-one years of age with a minimum of three years age difference between the staff member and the oldest client who can be admitted to the facility. Pass legal background check, Child and Adult Abuse & Neglect Central Registry checks, KCJIS Security Policy (fingerprint) check, and pre-employment screen for alcohol and drugs. Must also meet the required conditions contained in KSA 65-516 and KAR 28-4-356. Must possess first aid, CPR, and physical restraint certification or acquire them within initial period of employment. Valid Driver’s License and good driving record that meets the requirement of Sedgwick County Fleet Vehicle Operation and Usage Policy. Personal vehicle for use when county vehicle is not available (employee reimbursement is provided by County). Proof of liability insurance required on personal vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications: One year of experience working with juvenile or adult clients. Associate’s degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or a related field. Transcript verifying education credits is required.

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