Juvenile Justice Detention Off Supv - Se

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Date:
Jan 30, 2026

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Anticipated Vacancy

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

FOR CURRENT DJJ EMPLOYEES ONLY

THIS POSITION IS A POOL ANNOUNCEMENT

MULTIPLE POSITIONS WILL BE HIRED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

Location Information: Southwest Regional Juvenile Detention Center, 2525 Ortiz Ave, Ft. Myers, Florida, 33905

Minimum Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,830.32 Biweekly. (In accordance with current spending restrictions, if the appointment is an internal promotion, the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever higher).

Position

Description:

Responsible for adhering to agency and facility policies and procedures. Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for youth, themselves and other staff. Performs daily routine inspections of the detention facility, supervises and instructs workers in the care and custody of youth, and ensures adequate safeguards are maintained for detained youth.

Performs administrative functions relative to a supervisory position, including orientation and training of staff; managing leave & attendance; preparing evaluations, special behavior reports, floor logs, and youth folders; maintaining key control; initiating and executing disciplinary actions in accordance with approved policies and procedures; and preparing and reviewing confinement reports. Assures the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and facility policies are adhered to.

Maintains good management and leadership practices within the facility. Ensures schedules are followed. Performs special details as required or special projects. Ensures proper standards are complied with and that releases of clients are accomplished in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and court orders. Assists detention personnel in handling youth with behavior and personal problems, evaluates youth and participates in the preparation of progress reports.

Acts as a representative for the facility in dealing with the general public and interprets facility policies and procedures in the absence of the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent. Makes daily assignments of staff to ensure adequate staffing. Participates in daily briefing in the facility including providing status reports of the youth and individual units and making key assignments.

Takes leadership role in actively monitoring all data entries in the Master Control and the Admissions/Release Office. Completes required paperwork within assigned times accurately and legibly. Ensures that staff overtime rosters are properly completed in a timely manner and that all overtime is fairly and equitably applied. Follows all state regulations and ensures that the relevant bargaining unit’s master contract is followed in the dealing with subordinate staff.

Maintains a valid Driver License and reports any change to his/her supervisor within 72 hours. Will not knowingly drive a state vehicle or use a private vehicle on state business if his/her license is revoked, suspended, or given any curtailment of use. Ensures that all facility youth clothing is properly cared for, stored, and accounted for; ensures that all youth have clean socks and underwear daily.

Assigns staff to search youth at admission and properly receives and accounts for the paperwork. Ensures proper use of washing machines by staff.

Coordinates, directs and monitors daily workload for the facility, staff and youth. Maintains effective supervision of youth and staff throughout all areas of the facility, ensuring safety and security. Communicates with fellow supervisory staff on the granting of any type of leave to subordinate staff to ensure that all shift supervisors on a shift are aware of daily staffing…