What are the responsibilities and job description for the Juvenile Detention Officer- Female position at County of San Juan (NM)?
JOB
Under general supervision, guards juveniles in the Juvenile Detention Facility; provides for the needs of juveniles during detention to include but not limited to: lock down juveniles in cells after searching for weapons, valuables, drugs or other contraband; serves meals, provides first responder aid if needed; observes conduct and behavior of juveniles to prevent disturbances and escapes; inspect locks, cells, closets, hallways, access chases, recreational, medical and kitchen areas, windows, grills, doors, and gates for tampering; performs all other duties in a manner consistent will all policies and procedures within a correctional environment.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Minimum age requirements of 21 yearsHigh School diploma or GED equivalent.Must have no felony convictions or convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude.Must be certified as a juvenile officer within the first 90 days of employment/transfer/position. Valid State of New Mexico Driver's license or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Observes conduct and behavior of juveniles to prevent disturbances and escapes and to maintain health and cleanliness.Inspect cells, closets, hallways, access chases, recreational, medical and kitchen areas, locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates for tampering.Searches juveniles and cells for contraband articles.Transports juveniles to judicial proceedings, medical or other authorized appointments.Guards and directs juveniles during work assignments and ensures appropriate inmate counts.
Under general supervision, guards juveniles in the Juvenile Detention Facility; provides for the needs of juveniles during detention to include but not limited to: lock down juveniles in cells after searching for weapons, valuables, drugs or other contraband; serves meals, provides first responder aid if needed; observes conduct and behavior of juveniles to prevent disturbances and escapes; inspect locks, cells, closets, hallways, access chases, recreational, medical and kitchen areas, windows, grills, doors, and gates for tampering; performs all other duties in a manner consistent will all policies and procedures within a correctional environment.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Minimum age requirements of 21 yearsHigh School diploma or GED equivalent.Must have no felony convictions or convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude.Must be certified as a juvenile officer within the first 90 days of employment/transfer/position. Valid State of New Mexico Driver's license or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Observes conduct and behavior of juveniles to prevent disturbances and escapes and to maintain health and cleanliness.Inspect cells, closets, hallways, access chases, recreational, medical and kitchen areas, locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates for tampering.Searches juveniles and cells for contraband articles.Transports juveniles to judicial proceedings, medical or other authorized appointments.Guards and directs juveniles during work assignments and ensures appropriate inmate counts.
