Youth Care Professional

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 and conducts cell searches and strip searches as necessary.
• Process youth entering the Juvenile Justice Center, complete appropriate forms and related paperwork and issues clothing and personal hygiene supplies to detainees as appropriate.
• 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.
• Restrain youth as necessary, perform first aid and life-saving measures if necessary.
• Supervises youth during visiting hours and approves visitors.
• Perform or direct youth in housekeeping duties including washing walls, cleaning toilets and sinks, sweeping and mopping, washing and folding laundry.