Juvenile Justice Detention Officer Ii

Overview

JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II -

Date:
Feb 6, 2026

Location:

Manatee Regional Juvenile Detention Center - 1803 5th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205

Location/Salary information and other notes are listed as part of the job posting. This position is a pool announcement with multiple positions to be filled from this announcement.

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for youth, themselves and other staff, and ensure an atmosphere with zero tolerance for escapes, abuse, harassment, and inappropriate conduct by staff.
• Assist in the operation of a secure detention center and ensure detained youth receive their constitutional rights, with emphasis on legal, medical, and mental health considerations.
• Assist the supervisor to ensure youth services and programming comply with court orders, departmental policies, procedures, and QA standards.
• Complete training to maintain proficiency in dispensing medications to youth and distribute medication in the absence of medical staff.
• Perform duties in Master Control, admissions, releases, and transportation as necessary.
• Supervise youth in all activities, maintain control through directives, counseling, and appropriate levels of Protective Action Response (PAR) when needed.
• Inspect facility, youth, visitors, and packages for contraband.
• Train and coach employees and orient them to facility policies and procedures.
• Act as supervisor in the absence of the supervisor.
• Prepare incident reports, detach youth movement records, document violations of procedures, and prepare youth for court appearances; transport and escort youth to medical, criminal justice, social services, and judicial facilities as required.
• Use security and emergency equipment to ensure safety and security of youth and facility.
• Conduct 10-minute checks, 5-minute checks, or constant sight and unsupervised monitoring for youth in confinement or designated as suicidal.
• Assess and analyze information from the Juvenile Justice Information System and maintain detainee counts as directed.
• Attend and complete required training; respond to emergencies with CPR, AED, and First Aid per certification.
• Maintain a valid driver license and report changes within 72 hours; comply with vehicle use policies.

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.
• Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records.
• Ability to work effectively with youth, co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Knowledge of good hygiene and facility policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in a timely manner.
• Ability to determine appropriate levels of force and observe changes in youth behavior.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback to correct behavior and maintain sanitary facilities.

• All prospective candidates will be subject to sex offender checks, criminal background checks, and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.
• DJJ participates in E-Verify.
• A valid driver’s license is required; if hired with an out-of-state license, obtain a Florida license within 30 days.
• Positions may require transportation of youth; a three-year driving record is required where applicable.
• Successful candidates must be certified in DJJ direct care training or obtain certification within 180 days of employment.
• All candidates may be required to take the Ergometric IMPACT Assessment and Training Test before consideration.
• Be at least 19 years of age and a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Not have disqualifying felony or certain misdemeanor convictions; adhere to fingerprinting and background investigations requirements.
• State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer;
  Veterans’ Preference documentation may apply.

• Be at least 19 years of age and a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Not have disqualifying criminal history as described in the posting.
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license where required.
• Successful applicants must meet all State and DJJ policy requirements for direct care staff.

Nearest Major Market:
Sarasota

Nearest Secondary Market:
Bradenton

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at , Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time