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 years
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High School diploma or GED equivalent.
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Must have no felony convictions or convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude.
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Must be certified as a juvenile officer within the first 90 days of employment/transfer/position.
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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.
- Patrols assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infractions of rules, and unsatisfactory attitudes or adjustments of inmates; reports observations to shift sergeant.
- Escorts juveniles to and from visiting room, legal visits, medical office, and religious services or other authorized locations.
- Guards entrance of detention center to screen visitors.
- Prepares written reports concerning incidences of juveniles disturbances or injuries.
- Ensures that proper departmental procedures regarding correspondence between the public and juveniles are maintained.
- Serves juveniles meals in accordance with established procedures; ensures that proper counting is maintained of all utensils, cups, trays and inmate counts are correct.
- Searches juveniles property for contraband including but not limited to: alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, weapons, and nuisance contraband as prescribed by facility policy or by law.
- Distributes mail for juveniles which includes checking for contraband.
- Requests physical examinations and forwards specific requests for medical assistance to the nurse; escorts juveniles to the nurse’s office and provides security for the nurse.
- Verifies and writes receipts on commissary purchases; ensures that the Commissary vendor distributes purchases to the proper juveniles.
- Supervises the visitation of attorneys, family members and others.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
