Correctional Officer II - MEDC/JDC

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.

Special & Additional Requirements

• Certification and Training: Must obtain certification in Continuing Law Enforcement Education (CLEE) within 90 days of employment.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Ability to understand and apply state laws, institutional rules, regulations, and requirements related to youth control, including Child Abuse Statutes.
• Physical Demands: Mobility and physical capability, including bending, lifting, kneeling (individually or together), and engaging in torque motions.
• Work Schedule: Required to work day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising, mentoring, or interacting with at-risk youth.