Juvenile Detention Officer II

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

The Juvenile Detention Officer II supervises and coaches’ juveniles in a secure correctional setting, implements disciplinary procedures when necessary, maintains security and control, and organizes activities and programs. Applicants will undergo a law enforcement background investigation prior to being considered and continued for employment. Overtime, shifts, weekend and holiday work are required.

This is the full journey level class within the Detention Officer series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Detention Officer I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including coaching, tutoring, and instruction. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are normally filled from the Detention Officer I level, or when filled from the outside, require prior directly related work experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

• Provide coaching and intervention to groups or individuals in substance abuse, employment, life skills, decision making and other issues affecting troubled juveniles and families.
• Processes juveniles through intake procedures, including paperwork, searches, property inventory, showers and drug screening.
• Tutor and reinforce general education requirements learn in the detention classroom, encourage personal hygiene, and encourage participation in arts and crafts, detention officer lead games and sports, and basic cleaning.
• Prepare and serve meals in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.  Completes inventory of supplies and food; launders juvenile detention clothing, bedding, and towels.
• Screen and evaluate (at intake) juveniles for abuse, behavioral problems, alcohol and drug withdrawal, security risk and psychological needs. 
• Identify problems, provides crisis intervention and implements disciplinary measures as necessary; maintains sight supervision of juveniles at all times during waking hours and conduct visual checks during sleeping hours.
• Diffuse potentially assaultive or threatening behavior; physically restrains juveniles when necessary.
• Monitor and operate electronic equipment such as doors, camera, intercoms and two way radios.
• Administer first aid as needed; evaluates medical problems; transport juveniles for medical appointment and/or emergencies; administers medication as directed. 
• Prepares and serves meals; completes inventory of supplies and food; launders juvenile detention clothing, bedding and towels. 
• Maintain and record information in daily logs regarding incidents and events.
• Assist in building and grounds maintenance.
• Maintains knowledge of current local, state, and federal programs available to youth and families; maintains current knowledge of NRS Chapter 62.
• Complies with Elko County Policies and Department policies and procedures.
• Communicates tactfully and skillfully with parents, probation officers, law enforcement officers and other appropriate persons. 

• High school diploma or equivalent AND
• 1-year experience with the Elko Juvenile Detention Center OR
• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree preferred OR
• 2 years experience in a juvenile detention correctional setting
• Must maintain a valid Nevada driver's license
• Food handler safety training card
• CPR first aid certified

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

Knowledge

• Coaching methods and techniques.
• Principles and practices of Juvenile Detention Facilities.
• 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. 
• Interviewing techniques. 
• First-aid and CPR practices and techniques.

Skills 

• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Observing details accurately and recognizing suspicious behavior.
• Remaining alert in a confined space for an extended period.
• Understanding, interpreting and communicating complicated policies, procedures and protocols.
• Using the tools and equipment listed below.

Abilities

• Build rapport with juveniles, listen and respond with empathy.
• Work effectively with juveniles and their families. 
• Maintain confidentiality where appropriate.
• Observe details accurately and recognize suspicious behavior.  
• Calmly respond to and make decisions under stress of emergency and confrontation.
• Keep appropriate written records of observations and actions taken, prepare routine reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
• Interpret and apply Juvenile Detention Center policies and procedures and to explain them to others.
• Perform basic custodial functions.
• Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Diffuse or control volatile or potentially volatile situations, including restrain violent or assaultive juveniles when appropriate.
• Administer first-aid or CPR when necessary.
• Identify and report potential child abuse and neglect to the appropriate agency. 

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 : $49,837 - $59,800