Juvenile Detention Officer

The Canadian County Juvenile Detention Center is housed inside the Gary E. Miller Children’s Justice Center. It serves as a safe and secure holding facility for juveniles who have been arrested and are waiting to proceed through the court process or who have not yet been placed. The detention center is not a treatment facility, but mental health programs and trainings inform staff in providing trauma-informed care. A very strict and structured but fair philosophy helps residents see the benefits of staying out of trouble with the law, staying off drugs, and staying in school.

Benefits:

Canadian County Government offers a wide range of outstanding benefits that allow each employee to tailor a benefits package that meets their specific needs. The benefit allowance is a portion of the total compensation our employees receive. In addition to a base salary, our employees receive $780-$1585 per month by opting into our benefit opportunities. Our benefits exist to help care for our employees. All full-time employees are eligible for our benefit allowance.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage
• 12 paid Holidays a year
• Paid leave time
• Life Insurance
• Retirement 457 (b) and 401 (a) w/company match up to $1800/year
• Government pension: vested after 8 years
• Supplemental and Disability coverages
• Employee discounts

Title of position: Detention/Sanctions/CIC Officer

Salary: $41.856 annual/paid semi-mthly

Description of essential duties and responsibilities:

• Supervises residents, keeping them in close proximity and in visual and auditory contact at all times.

• Supervises the chores of each resident and ensures proper maintenance of the detention facility.

• Provides input to shift supervisor regarding daily activities and incidents related to residents.

• Assures that residents practice proper personal hygiene.

• Assures that residents maintain their schedule.

• Develops a thorough understanding of all security and emergency procedures.

• Participates in shift change and passes on all pertinent information to next shift.

• Follows all detention / sanction/ CIC policies and procedures.

• Performs housekeeping duties in defined areas and ensures that the facility is clean.

• Ensures that the shift supervisor is aware of all pertinent information that affects the health and well-being of residents and the safety and security of the facility.

• Reports any maintenance problems to the shift supervisor.

• Meet the physical and emotional needs of the residents on their shift, within the defined parameters of the detention center.

• Performs other duties as directed by the shift supervisor or program coordinator.

• Must wear a county-issued shirt.

• Comes to work on a regular full-time basis.

• Attends scheduled staff meetings and trainings.

Qualifications for position:

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• A high school diploma or equivalent.

• Must pass a background check, drug and alcohol screening

Supervisory relationships: This position reports directly to the Shift Supervisor, Assistant Director and Director

Skills and knowledge required: The individual must be physically able to restrain a juvenile should it become necessary, have adequate visual and auditory skills to supervise residents, be physically able to stand on his/her feet for an entire eight-hour shift and have skills necessary to operate the security devices in a safe and competent manner.

Prior experience required: None; will receive required training on site

Personal qualities: Individual should have sufficient interpersonal skills to work closely with peers and residents.

Amount of travel and other special conditions or requirements: Some travel may be required in carrying out duties and training

Work Schedule:

Required 40-hour work week to include evenings, weekends, and Holidays; Must be able to work a variable and flexible schedule, must be able to come in on short notice if necessary, and must be able to work hours other than a regularly schedule shift.

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.