Juvenile Detention Officer

Twin Falls County is accepting applications for the position of Juvenile Detention Officer to fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility roster for future openings. This is a continuous recruitment; applicants may not be notified immediately after applying.

About the role

Performs general non-sworn officer duties to ensure the safety and security of the County juvenile detention facility. The position includes exposure to potential personal danger and is performed under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor.

Schedule

• Rotating 12-hour shifts: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Must be willing to work weekend and holiday shifts

Responsibilities

• Monitors the activities of inmates in the County juvenile detention facility to ensure safety, security, and adherence to standards, policies, and procedures
• Processes new inmates into the juvenile detention center, including fingerprinting, photography, physical search, drug/alcohol testing, data entry, housing assignment, and inmate orientation
• Coordinates inmate scheduling for court appearances, evaluations, interviews, and related activities
• Performs release duties, including verifying court orders, logging release data, and following all release procedures and protocols; may include installation of electronic monitoring equipment
• Monitors and logs inmate incoming and outgoing mail, telephone calls, and visitation to ensure compliance with established protocols
• Maintains facility security by patrolling secure areas, performing physical searches of inmates and their rooms, and conducting interior and perimeter security checks, including use of security cameras
• Monitors inmate behavior in housing, classrooms, exercise, dining, recreation, and other secure areas
• Logs inmate activities and movements during education, recreation, cleaning, mealtimes, showering, and interactions with others
• Administers disciplinary actions and holds inmates accountable for their behavior following facility policies and protocols
• Performs observation checks on inmates in their cells, including those on medical, suicide, or other special status requiring frequent checks
• Conducts census counts to ensure all inmates are accounted for
• Takes inventory of items and equipment (utensils, keys, radios, etc.) at the beginning and end of each shift
• Transports and escorts inmates within the facility and to court hearings, legal proceedings, and other designated appearances
• Picks up, transports, and serves inmate meals
• Delivers inmate medications and supervises administration
• Supervises inmate hygiene, including showers, clean clothing, laundry, and procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases
• Assesses inmate health, obtains medical assistance when needed, and transports inmates for medical attention
• Participates in ongoing training, including emergency responses, drills, escapes, inmate disturbances, and related incidents
• Performs all work duties in accordance with federal, state, County, and Department statutes, laws, ordinances, policies, procedures, and safety practices
• Responds to questions and comments from Commissioners, elected officials, County employees, and citizens in a courteous and timely manner

Pay

$21.72 hourly