Juvenile Detention Officer Lead -Juvenile Court - (0926)

Nature of Work

Performs supervision and administration of the juvenile detention staff; under supervision performs work of moderate difficulty to maintain operations and the safety and supervision of the juvenile detention facility; performs work of moderate difficulty coordinating and leading staff; performs related work as assigned; and accepts rotating shifts and post assignments.

Typical Duties

• Works diligently to build positive working relationships with detention leadership, and detention staff members to create a positive structure and a caring, safe, healthy, learning environment for detained youth;
• Assists in the successful implementation of court and detention division initiatives, programs, and activities;
• Works with detention leadership in the hiring and selection processes of new staff;
• Assists leadership with new employee training and staff development;
• Monitors work activities of subordinate officers; may assist in the evaluation of Detention Officers by providing feedback to management regarding work performance.
• Helps to identify individual youth’s needs, challenges