Juvenile Detention Officer; PT

Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to provide trauma informed care, mentorship, direction, and supervision of youth who are under the care of the Greene County Juvenile Detention facility, while ensuring a safe environment according to applicable laws, rules, and procedures under the direction of Juvenile Detention Superintendent for Greene County.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. 

Promotes an environment which focuses on tolerance, is free of discrimination and uses a balanced approach when working with youthful offenders and their families.

Ensure a safe environment by modeling and coaching youth in conflict management skills, dispute mediation, and de-escalation strategies.

Provide guidance and leadership to youth encouraging the development of healthy coping skills through group activities and individual engagement.

Provides sight supervision and directs all youth activities including, but not limited to meals, recreation, school, family visits, telephone calls, groups, and other activities.

Monitors residents for safety during any non-sight activities such as personal hygiene.

Maintains logs and paperwork for all visits and interactions according to detention policy.

Monitors youth for risk to do self-harm and adheres to self-harm safety protocols as directed by clinical and/or policy.

Provide assistance with the admittance and release of youth including the exchange and logging of personal property.

Maintains room checks at 15-minute intervals during secure sleeping hours and any other times a youth may be placed on room restrictions.

Establishes contact with parents and other permitted contacts such as schools.

Able to intervene in situations where conflict could result in injury to self, other youth, staff, or visitors using approved de-escalation and restraint techniques.

Transport of juveniles in custody of the detention facility to medical appointments, emergency medical care, and other facilities as may be required.

Monitors and regulates all entrances/exits to the detention facility as well as all other doors of the facility.

Conducts housekeeping activities of secure areas.

Monitors for and initiates action to prohibit contraband from entering the detention facility.

Assists in the orientation and training of new personnel in the policies and procedures of the detention facility

Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and regulations regarding juvenile detention.

Continuously engage in training and personal development.

Conduct recreational and multi-disciplinary programming that reflects the interest and needs of various racial and cultural groups with the facility.

Duties and responsibilities may be changed, expanded, reduced, or deleted to meet the business needs of Greene County Family/Juvenile Court.

Additional Tasks and Responsibilities

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

May prepare statistical and log books for facility statistics.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

High school diploma or equivalent and must be at least 18 years old. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.