What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detention Officer position at Finney County, KS?
Description
Summary
This position provides care and supervision for the youth residents of the JDC and shelter in a secure setting. This position is under the general supervision of the Detention Supervisor or in the absence of, Detention Officer Acting Supervisor and / or his / her designee.
Definition and Examples of Work
Provide care and supervision for youth residents; complete all duties as necessary dependent upon shift and maintain necessary documentation
- Maintain security of facility through scheduled resident counts, room checks and searches, monitoring residents and visits, restraining residents, when necessary, through physical or mechanical means, and room and building security.
- Prepare and maintain confidential records and reports as needed; complete incident reports, shift summaries, and communicate information to incoming shift members.
- Admit and release residents to / from the facility and complete intakes / release / intakes.
- Teach and counsel juveniles on various matters (e.g., personal hygiene, manners, care of clothing, discipline, health needs, relationships, management of checkbooks)
- Coordinate medical and court appointments and transport residents.
- Correctly dispense medication to juveniles.
- Fill commissary orders.
- Assist the classroom teachers as Para-professional.
- Conduct monthly tornado and fire drills.
Complete additional support functions
Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require
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