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    Detention Officer - Boise, United States - Ada County (ID)

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    $23.60 Hourly + (DOE)


    Ada County is a great place to work We have more than 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community's quality of life.

    Our Juvenile Services team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level.


    We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start; 11 paid holidays a year; participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems which includes 11.18% employer contribution; various savings plans including a deferred compensation 457(b) plan with up to 3% county match; 401K plan; paid parental leave; work-from-home options; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and career pathing.

    This generous Ada County Total Rewards package increases the base salary by approximately 40 percent.


    OUR VISION
    Inspiring hope for the future


    OUR VALUES

    • Caring - We care about the work we do, the individuals we serve and the people we work with.
    • Authentic - We value our individual strengths and unique passions, and we play to the strengths of others.
    • Positive - We look for the good and we bring energy and enthusiasm to our work.
    • Present- We choose to be here, and we listen actively and with respect.
    Learn more about Ada County Juvenile Services by visiting their website. Ada County Juvenile Services


    To comply with the Prison Elimination Act Juvenile Facility Standards and IDAPA , hiring of only male or only female applicants is permissible.


    POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY:
    Supervises delinquent youth in a secure facility. Security and safety of residents and staff is a primary consideration. Meeting individual and group needs of residents through counseling, training, education, and a wide variety of programming.


    DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
    The Detention Officer I will be closely supervised by a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified staff member.


    SHIFT INFORMATION:
    Day shift (5:50am -6:00pm) or Night shift (5:50pm -6:00am). The Juvenile Detention Center is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This position requires availability to work weekends, nights and holidays.

    Essential Functions


    • Supervises the activities of the Juvenile Center's residents;
    • Maintains safety of the unit and assures that security procedures are followed;
    • Makes regular security checks on rooms and facility and disciplines juveniles for rule infractions;
    • Handles intake and release functions when admitting or releasing juveniles from the facility;
    • Prepares a file on each juvenile admitted to the facility, and maintains a written record of activities;
    • Observes and records behavior including eating habits and resident hygiene, assists in physically controlling disturbed juveniles and responds to emergency situations;
    • Assists youth in cultivating appropriate social, behavioral, and interpersonal skills and attitudes useful in community living adjustments;
    • Provides supportive encouragement and guidance to youth on a personal basis, either in one-to-one or small group situations, and gives instruction, advice and assistance on personal problems;
    • Escorts medical staff to disperse medications to the residents, assists medical staff if necessary;
    • Assists in monitoring the control room, which includes controlling electric doors, monitoring telephones, keeping log books and directing visitors;
    • Responsible for handling emergency situations without immediate backup;
    • Responsible for handling minor medical issues and providing first aid and CPR when necessary;
    • Completes reports such as incident reports, child protection reports, and special reports;
    • Responsible for determining resident program level and assigning residents to program units; and
    • Responds to inquiries within scope of knowledge or transfers inquiries to the shift supervisor.

    ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Takes photographs and fingerprints;
    • Transports residents to hospital and court;
    • Performs related functions as required.
    Job Requirements


    • High School diploma or high school equivalency required;
    • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology or related field, or Associates Degree and equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience is preferred;
    • Knowledge of and experience working with a culturally diverse groups of juveniles;
    • Ability to learn and apply policies and procedures;
    • Ability to interact with law enforcement, community professionals and parents;
    • Ability to operate a computer terminal, audio monitor, control room console and electronic locks;
    • Skill in the operation of a personal computer;
    • Ability to maintain records;
    • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
    • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships;
    • Ability to perform the duties of this position without a direct threat to the health or safety of the incumbent or others.

    OTHERREQUIREMENTS:

    • Must be at least 21 years of age;
    • Must meet PREA requirements;
    • Incumbents are subject to fingerprinting for the purpose of background investigation;
    • Must be CPR certified;
    • Must adhere to the Code of Ethics for ACJCS;
    • Must qualify for applicable POST requirements. Must become POST certified as a Detention Officer within one year of hire;
    • Must possess a valid driver's license;
    • This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

    POST CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
    The position requires that the incumbent meet POST Standards for Detention Officers.

    Upon an offer of employment as a Detention Officer, a medical examination is required, as well as a vision and a hearing examination.

    All such examinations are at the expense of the applicant.

    The applicant shall meet the POST medical standards to qualify for employment as a Detention Officer at Ada County Juvenile Court Services.

    All medical examinations shall be completed within two (2) weeks of an offer of employment.

    Work Environment & Physical Demands


    • Most of the work is performed in and around the Ada County Juvenile Detention Center;
    • Requires sufficient physical ability to subdue a resident in time of confrontation or to break up a fight between residents;
    • Must be able to remove an unconscious person from the center in time of emergency, use first aid when necessary, and search residents' rooms for contraband.

    DISCLAIMER:


    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job.

    They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job.

    This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

    Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.


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