Detention Officer - Male Unit - Juvenile Court Detention Unit - Juvenile Court Judge

Salary

THE STARTING SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS $53,897.00.

THE POSITION IS FOR THE MALE UNIT, PER STATE GUIDELINES, DETAINEES MUST BE MANAGED BY SAME SEX INDIVIDUALS.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A FEDERAL NCIC BACKGROUND CHECK AND FINDERPRINTING.

Under general supervision, performs varied security-related tasks and services that support the operation of the Juvenile Detention Center.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Oversees the safety and well‑being of persons committed to the Juvenile Detention Center; compiles, gathers, reviews, conducts, and handles various booking, release responsibilities; fills out, compiles, develops, and provides assorted records and reports; conducts regular and periodic inspections; supervises and maintains order within the entire facility and/or within specified areas of the facility; conducts searches of individuals and facility areas.

Identifies and reports on behavior, activities, and interactions between and among the detainees; transports and escorts detainees to court, school, medical appointments/services, and other trips to and from the facility; provides food, water, and medical attention; investigates incidents and provides written reports; dispenses medically‑approved medications; identifies and recommends changes in policies and/or procedures; works a rotating shift with rotating schedules. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of applicable State of Tennessee statutes, rules, administrative orders, operational policies and procedures, Federal rules, and requirements.
• Knowledge of Hamilton County policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and court processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of detainee supervision.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of record keeping, case and file management/maintenance.
• Knowledge of CPR, First Aid, basic self‑defense and negotiation techniques.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, and applying applicable State of Tennessee statutes, rules, administrative orders, operational policies and procedures, Federal rules and requirements and Hamilton County policies and procedures.
• Skill in working with a diverse group of individuals that include judges, court staff, litigants, attorneys, detainees, their families, and the general public.
• Skill in working under pressure in a highly dynamic environment with changing program demands and priorities.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with court employees, other court and non‑court related agencies and representatives, detainees, their families, and the public.
• Skill in understanding and utilizing CPR, First Aid, basic self‑defense and negotiation techniques.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
• Skill in effectively communicating in both oral and written form.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field and a valid driver's license.
• An Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field and a valid driver's license.
• A high school diploma with at least one (1) year of direct work experience in security, law enforcement, social services, group homes, or a closely related experience involving work with or exposure to at-risk children and/or juveniles; a valid driver's license is also required.

This position requires a Federal NCIC background check and fingerprinting prior to accepting the position and every five (5) years thereafter as a condition of continued employment in the position.

This position requires the incumbent to become and remain certified in CPR and First Aid. Incumbents may be required to work overtime should it be deemed necessary to maintain safe staffing levels.

This position also requires the incumbent to…