Youth Care Professional

This is the entry level position within the Detention Officer series, responsible for maintaining the safety of detainees and performing routine duties 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
• Releases property as appropriate
• Transports detainees to court, other agencies, medical appointments and other appearances
• 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