Juvenile Center Detention Officerampnbsp Salaryampnbsp 2272 Hourly Job Type Full time ampnbsp Incumbent serves as a full time Detention Officer for the Vigo County Juvenile Center responsible for maintaining security and order within the facility Examples of Duties Enforces local state and federal laws by implementing effective policy to protect the lives and property of the people Provides security for the Vigo County Juvenile Detention Center enforcing all facility and County policies and procedures including housing rules for youth detained Provides supervision of residents detained in facility during daily activities including but not limited to personal hygiene meals recreation and classroom Receives and processes all new residents into facility including but not limited to gathering and documenting personal information notifying parentguardian logging personal property searching juvenile and their clothing showering delousing and providing basic orientation of facility policies and regulations Escorts residents to various appointments such as court doctors appointments and placements Administers prescriptions and overthecounter medications to residents Collects residents laundry washes residents intake clothingdaily clothing and maintains clean and organized work area including daily cleaning of facility Conducts security checks and room searches Evaluates residents on continuous basis for behavioral changes and reports all changes Prepares and adheres to shower rolls for residents daily showers Observes residents in cells at required intervals for observation of suicide assessment confinement and security checks and logs daily observations Remains alert to respond to problems emergencies and safety or security violations including but not limited to rule infractions conflicts between residents attempted escapes irrational or inappropriate behavior and illness responding with appropriate actions andor disciplinary measures Intervenes in any situation requiring prompt attention including physical intervention Serves as liaison between residents and other agencies Meets and maintains core competency requirements yearly May provide testimony in legal proceedingscourt Performs related duties as assigned Typical Qualifications ampnbsp High school diploma or GED Possession of or ability to obtainmaintain required certifications including First ResponderCPR certification OC Spray cell extraction blood borne pathogens medication distribution and ServSafe certification Must be at least 21 years of age Ability to meet all Department hiring requirements including passage of a criminal history check sexual registry check BMV check physical exam and a drug test Thorough knowledge of and ability to make practical application of the customary practices procedures rules and regulations of the Department and take authoritative action as situations demand Working knowledge of and ability to use all assigned Department equipment and weapons including computer camera radio vehicle calculator fingerprinting equipment tear gasmace handcuffs shackles metal detector and soft restraints Working knowledge of standard English grammar spelling and punctuation and ability to complete required reports within Department deadlines Working knowledge of universal health precautions and blood borne pathogens control and ability to apply such knowledge to protect oneself against infection Working knowledge of radio frequencies codes procedures and limitations and ability to speak clearly hear and be heard when communicating by radio by telephone or in person Knowledge of and ability to work with troubled youth in a group or individual setting apply and enforce group living guidelines on a daily basis and handle threatening situations with minimal amount of physical force Ability to obtain and apply knowledge of applicable local state and federal laws codes ordinances and accepted police procedures Ability to appropriately receive maintain and account for detainee articles received Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers other County departments law enforcement residents and residents family members and members of the public including being sensitive to professional ethics gender cultural diversities and disabilities Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of Department information and records according to state requirements Ability to comply with all employer and Department policies and work rules including but not limited to attendance safety drugfree workplace and personal conduct Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect including occasional encounters with violentirate persons Ability to understand memorize retain and carry out verbal or written directives and present findings in oral or written form Ability to deal swiftly rationally and decisively with potentially violent individuals in precarious situations and take authoritative action applying appropriate discretion and
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