0000002914.JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER III.JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER

About the role

Functions as a lead Juvenile Detention Officer in providing direct supervision to youths in a 24‑hour detention facility and assists in the development and evaluation of residential programs. Management Scope: May assume divisional responsibility in the absence of the shift supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct day‑to‑day supervision to youths in a 24‑hour detention facility ensuring health, safety and welfare.
• Functions as a lead Juvenile Detention Officer and assumes divisional responsibility in the absence of the shift supervisor.
• Provides individual and group counseling to promote personal awareness of responsibilities and alternatives.
• Exercises critical and sound judgement during crisis or potentially dangerous situations, conducts crisis intervention counseling, and notifies supervisor of concerns.
• Disciplines youths by enforcing facility rules, documents behavior and forwards to appropriate