Male-Juvenile Detention Officer

Juvenile Detention Officer

The Twin Falls County Juvenile Detention Center is accepting applications for the position of Juvenile Detention Officer to fill current vacancies and to establish an eligibility roster for future openings. Shifts are from 6:00am - 6:00pm and 6:00pm - 6:00am, rotating 12 hour shifts. Applicants MUST be willing to work weekend and holiday shifts.

Performs general non-sworn officer duties to ensure the safety and security of the County juvenile detention facility; performs related work as required. The principal duties are performed in a secure corrections facility. Some latitude is granted to the employee but work is subject to stringent state and County legal guidelines. The position includes exposure to potential personal danger. The work is performed under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Monitoring the activities of inmates in the County juvenile detention facility to ensure the safety and security of the facility and to ensure standards, policies, and procedures are implemented and followed;
• Processing new inmates into the juvenile detention center, including ensuring charges and other documents are correct and complete, fingerprinting, photography, physical search, drug/alcohol testing, preparing documents and records, data entry, housing assignment, clothing issuance, inmate orientation, and related booking duties;
• Coordinating inmate scheduling, including court and hearing appearances, evaluations, interviews, and related scheduling;
• Performing release duties, including checking court orders, records, and related paperwork to ensure proper disposition; logging release data into central computer; following all release procedures and protocols; may include installation of electronic monitoring equipment;
• Monitoring and logging inmate incoming and outgoing mail, telephone calls, and visitation, ensuring they meet established and approved protocols;
• Maintaining facility security by patrolling the secure areas within and around the juvenile detention center, following policies, procedures, and established timelines;
• Maintaining facility security by performing physical searches of inmates and their rooms;
• Monitoring inmate behavior in a variety of situations, including assigned housing, classroom, exercise, dining, recreation areas, and related secure areas;
• Monitoring and logging inmate activities and movements in a variety of situations, including education and recreation; cleaning; mealtimes; showering; interactions with other inmates, teachers, officers, and counselors; contact visitation; and telephone calls;
• Administering disciplinary actions and holding inmates accountable for their actions and behavior, as needed, following facility policies, procedures, and protocols;
• Performing observation checks on inmates in their cells following prescribed time intervals, including inmates on medical, suicide, or other status requiring more frequent checks;
• Performing census count to determine facility population and that inmates are accounted for;
• Taking inventory of items and equipment (utensils, keys, radios, and other listed items) at beginning and end of shift;
• Performing interior and perimeter security checks, including use of security cameras;
• Transporting and escorting inmates within the facility and to court hearings, legal proceedings, and other designated appearances;
• Picking up, transporting, and serving inmate meals;
• Delivering inmate medications and supervising its administration;
• Supervising inmate hygiene, including showers, clean clothing, laundry, and procedures to prevent spread of communicable diseases;
• Determining if inmates are ill or injured and obtaining medical assistance when needed, including transporting inmate for medical attention;
• Participating in ongoing training including, but not limited to, emergency responses, drills, escapes, inmate disturbances, and related incidents;
• Performing all work duties and activities in accordance with federal, state, County, and Department statutes, laws, ordinances, policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Responding to Commissioners', elected officials', County employees' and citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Communicating and coordinating regularly with appropriate co-workers to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality in all cases;
• Assisting other department and County employees as needed or requested;

Secondary duties and responsibilities include:

• Works non-traditional hours; the facility is staffed 24 hours/day and must be available weekends and holidays;
• On call after regular work hours to respond to emergency situations;
• On call 24/7 to respond to fill a shift as required;
• May substitute for teachers in their absence;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum…