Male 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. Work is performed in a secure corrections facility under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor, with exposure to potential personal danger.

Responsibilities

• Monitors activities of inmates to ensure safety, security, and adherence to standards, policies, and procedures.
• Processes new inmates, including fingerprinting, photography, physical search, drug/alcohol testing, data entry, housing assignment, and orientation.
• Coordinates inmate scheduling for court appearances, evaluations, interviews, and related activities.
• Performs release duties, including verifying court orders, logging release data, and following protocols; may include installing electronic monitoring equipment.
• Monitors and logs inmate mail, telephone calls, and visitation to ensure compliance with established protocols.
• Maintains facility security through patrols, physical searches of inmates and rooms, and security checks.
• Monitors inmate behavior in housing, classrooms, dining, recreation, and other secure areas.
• Logs inmate activities and movements during education, recreation, cleaning, mealtimes, showering, and interactions.
• Administers disciplinary actions and holds inmates accountable following facility policies.
• Performs observation checks on inmates, including those on medical or suicide watch, at prescribed intervals.
• Conducts census counts to account for all inmates and inventory of equipment at shift changes.
• Performs interior and perimeter security checks, including use of security cameras.
• Transports and escorts inmates within the facility and to court hearings or other appearances.
• Picks up, transports, and serves inmate meals; delivers and supervises medication administration.
• Supervises inmate hygiene, including showers, laundry, and disease prevention procedures.
• Assesses inmate health, obtains medical assistance when needed, and transports inmates for medical attention.
• Participates in ongoing training for emergency responses, drills, escapes, inmate disturbances, and related incidents.
• Performs duties in accordance with federal, state, county, and department laws, policies, and safety practices.
• Responds courteously and promptly to questions from commissioners, officials, employees, and citizens.

Schedule

• Rotating 12-hour shifts: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

Pay

$21.72 hourly.