Juvenile Detention Officer III

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

To provide supervision of all shift activities at the Juvenile Detention Center; to provide, monitor, and facilitate mentorship to detained juveniles; to ensure their personal safety and accommodate for all necessary services, and to train and direct DOI and DOII staff members.

This is a journey-level position. This position is distinguished from the Detention Officer II by the performance of functional and technical supervision over Detention Center staff and programs.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform the full range of duties of a Detention Officer
• Participate as a member of the Wellness Committee
• Assign, monitor, and review the work of Detention staff to ensure accuracy in all reports and logs.
• Act as the officer in charge.
• Participate in staff training.
• Perform daily debriefing to staff at shift change.
• Assist and consult with Probation Officers regarding mentoring strategies and disposition of cases.
• Evaluate and make determinations regarding medical attention; monitor proper administration of medication and documentation.
• Coordinate mental health screenings and psychological examinations.
• Assist the Probation Officer by providing information used in determinations regarding release and admission to the center.
• Application of basic principles of supervision and training.
• Application of mentoring/coaching methods and techniques.
• Basic math and record keeping.
• Awareness of Juvenile law, civil rights, court procedures and rules concerning privacy as they relate to juvenile detention facilities.
• Ensures staff compliance with Elko County Policies and Department policies and procedures.
• Communicates tactfully and skillfully with parents, probation officers, law enforcement officers and other appropriate persons.
• Write and present performance evaluations and/or initial disciplinary processes on DOI and DOII staff members under their supervision.
• Serve as POC for pertinent programs or ordering supplies as assigned.

High School Diploma or equivalent AND

Minimum 3 years experience in professional juvenile counseling, juvenile corrections, law enforcement, adult corrections, or social services; or 2 years of college-level course work in sociology, psychology, social services, criminal justice, or closely related field;
Bachelor’s degree preferred; and 2 years of related experience as cited above.

Must maintain a valid Nevada driver’s license, Food Handler Safety Training Card, CPR
- First Aid Certified, JIREH/Use of Force certification preferred, MAJEN/Medication Administration certification preferred

• Coaching methods and techniques.
• Awareness of Mediation techniques and conflict resolution.
• Principles and practices of Juvenile Detention Facilities.
• Working Knowledge of Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 62B including but not limited to Room Confinement, Juvenile Bill of Rights, and Gender Identity and Expressions and Chapter 62H with regard to Confidentiality and the release of juvenile information.
• Functions and general practices of law enforcement agencies, and of the courts.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, including mandatory reporting laws as they relate to child abuse and neglect.
• National trends in Juvenile Justice.
• Community programs, resources, and services available for assistance to youths and families.
• Knowledge of First aid and CPR practices and techniques

• Supervising, assigning, directing and motivating employees.
• Demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Using the tools and equipment listed below.

• Train and provide feedback/evaluate the performance of officers, working effectively as a team member to promote a positive working environment.
• Plan, organize, and manage the activities and staff members on the assigned shift.
• Build rapport with juveniles and staff by listening and responding with empathy.
• Work effectively with juveniles and their families.
• Train and motivate juvenile offenders.
• Maintain confidentiality where appropriate.
• Observe behavior, identify changes, and recommend solutions.
• Calmly respond to and make decisions…