JOB
NATURE OF WORK
Under general supervision, coordinates and performs a variety of detention duties on behalf of the Lewis County Juvenile Detention Center; provides for the safety, security, and care of detainees; monitors surveillance equipment and inmate wellbeing; supervises detainee activities; prepares and maintains detention records and reports; and performs other related duties as assigned.
The following duties are the fundamental, crucial job duties performed by this position. This is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that may be assigned. Incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned and appropriate for the position.
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Participates in providing for the custody, safety, security, and wellbeing of juveniles detained at the County’s Juvenile Detention Center.
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Conducts security/perimeter checks and detainee head counts; monitors security cameras.
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Monitors all movement of juveniles within the Detention Center’s facilities; maintains the orderly conduct of detainees and visitors; responds to minor disturbances and/or emergency situations.
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Supervises groups of juveniles during daily recreation periods, meals, and/or other activities.
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Provides for the care of detainees including meals and healthcare; supplies juveniles with clean clothing and hygiene items; evaluates medical requests and coordinates treatment by medical providers.
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Transports detainees to medical appointments, mental health screenings, and/or other appointments.
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Transfers juveniles by County vehicle to other facilities within and/or outside of the State.
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Picks up and returns juveniles serving on work crews to correct destinations.
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Supervises the activities of juvenile and/or status offenders performing community service as assigned.
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Responds to inquiries and/or complaints from parents, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, mental health/social workers, medical providers, and the general public.
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Prepares and maintains a variety of detention records, reports, and documentation including incident reports and case file documents.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Work is performed in and around juvenile detention facilities; subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, physically restraining detainees, and lifting of objects up to 100 pounds; exposure to infectious diseases and combative youths and/or parents is involved.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of:
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Juvenile Detention Center operations, policies, and procedures.
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Regulations and standards governing detention center operations.
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Detainee services and standards of delivery.
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Departmental records, reports, and documentation.
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Detention equipment/vehicles and methods of operation.
Skills in:
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Coordinating and performing a variety of detention officer duties.
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Providing for the safety and security of Detention Center detainees, visitors, and staff.
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Conducting security checks and supervising/monitoring the activities of detainees.
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Preparing and maintaining a variety of detention records, reports, and documentation.
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Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff, law enforcement and probation personnel, outside agencies, service providers, juveniles, and guardians.
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Defensive tactics.
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Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to:
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Learn and follow County policies and procedures.
Behaviors:
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Regular, reliable attendance.
