Correctional Officer II - CEDC

Job Responsibilities

Diligently ensures compliance with Juvenile Correctional Officer continuous certification requirements.

Interact with youth throughout the day to ensure their safety, security, rehabilitation, and overall well-being.

Maintain frequent, meaningful communication to support their progress.

Perform assigned duties to provide care, meet basic needs, and ensure the security of all youth under supervision.

Conduct headcounts regularly, maintain accurate logs, and complete all required reports to document daily activities and incidents.

Respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies, following agency protocols and procedures.

Conduct routine and unannounced security checks and frisk searches as required by policy.

Serve on various facility posts, including specialized units, to ensure comprehensive coverage and operational efficiency.

Counsel youth to prevent incidents and redirect inappropriate behavior.

Enforce the behavior management system consistently and effectively.

Address disruptions and emergencies using verbal and physical de-escalation techniques per agency policy.

Communicate observations and interactions with educational, social work, mental health, and medical staff.

Actively participate in unit team meetings to support youth rehabilitation plans.

Supervise youth during transportation and movement to ensure participation in required treatment, education, recreation, vocational training, visitation, and other activities.

Ensure youth receive proper medical care as needed, adhering to agency policies and procedures.

Submit work order requests to supervisors and maintain a clean, safe environment for youth and staff.

Comply with agency policies to complete detailed reports on incidents, safety concerns, and operational matters.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• The candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and at least 21 years old.
• The candidate must also have a valid driver's license and attend, pass, and maintain all required SCDJJ training courses and certification requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to understand and apply state laws, institutional rules, regulations, and requirements related to youth control, including Child Abuse Statutes.
• Ability to grasp the purpose, methods, and practices of secure facilities to ensure safety and security.
• Ability to learn and implement various techniques for instructing, handling, and supervising youth across a variety of activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, patience, professionalism, and effective verbal and non-verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative in a wide range of situations.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with youth, effectively communicating with them to foster respect and trust while managing challenging behaviors in a professional and mature manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers, families, and the general public.
• Ability to ensure safety and security by following policies, procedures, and training.
• Ability to adhere to daily schedules, manage facility processes, document events and activities accurately, and supervise multiple youth effectively.
• Ability to maintain a valid state driver’s license and operate a state vehicle safely.

Certification and Training

• Must obtain certification in Continuing Law Enforcement Education (CLEE) within 90 days of employment.
• Must achieve a minimum competency/proficiency exam score of 80% and demonstrate supervisory and teaching skills.
• Training will include Behavioral Management techniques such as Primary Restraint and Take Down procedures, on the job functions but not limited to handcuffing (hands extended behind back), prone positions (flat on stomach and back), Kicks and Strike Motions, Joint Manipulations, bending at the waist and torque motions. Lifting hands above the head, repeated breathing (inhaling/exhaling) techniques for CPR/First Aid/AED. Kneel on knees (together and individually) unsupported.

Physical Demands

• This position requires mobility and physical capability, including bending, lifting, kneeling (individually or together), and engaging in torque motions.
• Must respond to emergencies, including physically intervening and restraining youth in accordance with agency policy.
• Walk and stand for extended periods, sit in a desk chair for up to eight hours, and visually distinguish subjects up to 75 yards away.
• Work may occur in extreme heat, cold, humidity, or inclement weather.
• Work Schedule: Required to work day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Must be available for mandatory overtime as needed to meet facility demands.

Environmental and Equipment Requirements

• Maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license and operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Wear protective equipment during emergencies or as required by agency policy.