Juvenile Detention Officer III

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

To provide supervision of all shift activities at the Juvenile Detention Center; to provide, monitor, and facilitate mentorship to detained juveniles; to ensure their personal safety and accommodate for all necessary services, and to train and direct DOI and DOII staff members.

This is a journey-level position. This position is distinguished from the Detention Officer II by the performance of functional and technical supervision over Detention Center staff and programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform the full range of duties of a Detention Officer
• Participate as a member of the Wellness Committee 
• Assign, monitor, and review the work of Detention staff to ensure accuracy in all reports and logs.
• Act as the officer in charge.
• Participate in staff training.
• Perform daily debriefing to staff at shift change.
• Assist and consult with Probation Officers regarding mentoring strategies and disposition of cases.
• Evaluate and make determinations regarding medical attention; monitor proper administration of medication and documentation.   
• Coordinate mental health screenings and psychological examinations.
• Assist the Probation Officer by providing information used in determinations regarding release and admission to the center.
• Application of basic principles of supervision and training.
• Application of mentoring/coaching methods and techniques.
• Basic math and record keeping.
• Awareness of Juvenile law, civil rights, court procedures and rules concerning privacy as they relate to juvenile detention facilities.
• Ensures staff compliance with Elko County Policies and Department policies and procedures.
• Communicates tactfully and skillfully with parents, probation officers, law enforcement officers and other appropriate persons. 
• Write and present performance evaluations and/or initial disciplinary processes on DOI and DOII staff members under their supervision. 
• Serve as POC for pertinent programs or ordering supplies as assigned.

Education:       High School Diploma or equivalent AND

Experience:      Minimum 3 years experience in professional juvenile counseling, juvenile corrections, law enforcement, adult corrections, or social services; or 2 years of college-level course work in sociology, psychology, social services, criminal justice, or closely related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred; and 2 years of related experience as cited above.

Certifications:   Must maintain a valid Nevada driver’s license, Food Handler Safety Training Card, CPR- First Aid Certified, JIREH/Use of Force certification preferred, MAJEN/Medication Administration certification preferred

An employee in this position must have the following knowledge, skills, abilities upon application:

Knowledge

• Coaching methods and techniques.
• Awareness of Mediation techniques and conflict resolution.
• Principles and practices of Juvenile Detention Facilities.
• Working Knowledge of Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 62B including but not limited to Room Confinement, Juvenile Bill of Rights, and Gender Identity and Expressions and Chapter 62H with regard to Confidentiality and the release of juvenile information. 
• Functions and general practices of law enforcement agencies, and of the courts.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, including mandatory reporting laws as they relate to child abuse and neglect.
• National trends in Juvenile Justice.
• Community programs, resources, and services available for assistance to youths and families. 
• Knowledge of First aid and CPR practices and techniques 

Skills 

• Supervising, assigning, directing and motivating employees.
• Demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Using the tools and equipment listed below.

Abilities

• Train and provide feedback/evaluate the performance of officers, working effectively as a team member to promote a positive working environment.
• Plan, organize, and manage the activities and staff members on the assigned shift.
• Build rapport with juveniles and staff by listening and responding with empathy.
• Work effectively with juveniles and their families. 
• Train and motivate juvenile offenders.
• Maintain confidentiality where appropriate.
•  Observe behavior, identify changes, and recommend solutions.  
• Calmly respond to and make decisions under stress of emergency and confrontation.
• Keep appropriate written records and documentation concerning behavior and other center events.
• Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
• Interpret and apply Juvenile Detention Center policies and procedures.
• Regularly perform basic functions such as food preparation, laundry, and basic building and grounds maintenance. 
• Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the public.
• Diffuse or control volatile or potentially volatile situations, including restrain violent and assaultive juveniles according to training.
• Diffuse and control volatile situations with staff and work towards effective and long-lasting solutions
• Administer first-aid or CPR when necessary.
• Identify and report potential child abuse and neglect. 

An employee in this position must meet the following physical requirements upon application:

• Work is performed in a detention center setting. 
• Strength, stamina, and endurance to adjust to changes in shift assignments and to work well beyond a twelve-hour shift.
• Strength and stamina to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Strength, stamina, coordination, and balance to stand and walk for long periods, and to bend, reach and conduct inspections.
• Strength, stamina, and coordination to physically restrain uncooperative and violent individuals.
• Strength to move the weight of an inert or resisting human body. 
• Stamina to maintain physical exertion under stress.
• Strength to move the weight of an inert or resisting human body, and to carry equipment and supplies that occasionally involve lifting or moving more than 100 pounds
• Stamina to be able to maintain physical exertion under stress. Must have the ability to obtain defensive tactics certification.
• The employee will be exposed to individuals with communicable illness.  
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to discern details in low light.
• Specific hearing abilities required by this job include identifying tone signals and perceiving conversation and activities through obstacles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Tools and equipment used include electric doors, cameras, intercoms, and two-way radios.

Elko County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

In compliance with applicable laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations.

Salary : $26 - $38