Youth Care Professional-1

This is the entry level position within the Detention Officer series. Incumbents initially perform routine duties assigned to positions in this series and work under the supervision of the Detention Supervisor.

Requirements

• Maintains the safety of detainees at all times
• Conducts regular checks of facilities
• Maintains calm and order in facility
• Conducts cell searches and strip searches as necessary
• Processes youth entering the Juvenile Justice Center
• Completes appropriate forms and related paperwork
• Issues clothing and personal hygiene supplies to detainees as appropriate
• Releases property as necessary
• Transports detainees to court, other agencies, medical appointments and other appearances as necessary
• Contacts parents of detained youth and explains center policies and procedures
• Serves meals and snacks to detainees
• Restrains youth as necessary
• Performs first aid and life-saving measures if necessary
• Supervises youth during visiting hours and approves visitors
• Performs or directs youth in housekeeping duties
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Pre-employment Drug/Alcohol Testing
• Non-Exempt position
• At-Will employment position
• Equal Employment Opportunity