Juvenile Supervision Officer

General Description

The purpose of this class is to supervise and maintain safety, care, and control of juvenile detainees.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Ensures compliance with program rules, expectations, policies and procedures.
• Provides care and control of juveniles assigned to Juvenile Justice Department programs including guidance, crisis intervention and re-direction of juveniles in connection with their conduct, attitudes, and relationships.
• Leads and interacts through participation in therapeutic, physical, athletic, and recreational activities with juveniles.
• Prepares detailed reports as required and submits to supervisors.
• Guides delinquent participants to effectively channel behavior in a more positive manner using approved therapeutic approach, education, self-discipline, responsibility, and respect for authority, oneself, and the community.
• Conducts physical fitness classes and teach juveniles close order drills.
• Provides disciplinary support to school personnel in the event disruptive behavior is exhibited by a juvenile.
• Ensures compliance with program rules, expectations, and policies and procedures.
• Admits, processes and conducts orientation with newly admitted juveniles to their assigned program; advising juveniles as to the rules and as to the observance of discipline requirements.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requires High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Requires one year of experience in casework, counseling, social service, corrections or closely related experience.

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.

The work is typically performed in an office.

The work consists of dealing with emotionally disturbed and/or violent children who could pose harm to themselves or others.

The work requires the strength, flexibility, and ability to physically restrain an out of control juvenile pursuant to the department’s approved personal restraint technique.

Must possess and maintain a Juvenile Supervision Officer certification within six months of employment.

Department:
Juvenile Justice

Salary: $51,570.00