POSITION:
    Juvenile Detention Officer
   LOCATION:
    Juvenile Detention Center
   STATUS:
    Full Time
   JOB CATEGORY:
    Salaried
   SALARY:
      $38,834
   BENEFITS:
    Medical, dental, and PTO (paid time off)
    
   JOB SUMMARY
   This position reports to the Shift Supervisor/Detention Manager and is responsible for monitoring and supervising behavior and activities of assigned juvenile residents in a secure facility.
   Bachelor’s degree required.  Candidate must be at least 21 years old and reside in Porter County.   All applicants must submit to criminal, Department of Child Services, and sex offender registry background checks.
    
   JOB DUTIES:
   Supervises detained juveniles, enforces rules and administers consequences.  Assesses whether juveniles need to be placed on alerts.  Provides for physical and psychological well-being of the juveniles.
   Conducts intakes, admission, transfer and release procedures.  Completes required documentation.
   Assists in maintain detailed records including resident’s appointment schedules, case notes, incident and injury reports, and daily behavior report.
   Aids in the transportation of residents to and from the center for various appointments as directed.
   Attends staff meetings and workshop/training seminars as requested  or required by facility and/or state rules and regulations, including 80 hours of initial on the job orientation training and ongoing annual required training.
    
   REQUIREMENTS:
   Degree
   Must be at least twenty-one years of age.
   Ability to obtain/maintain certification in first-aid and CPR, and formal training in crisis intervention, safety and security procedures.
   Ability to effectively supervise, direct, monitor and appropriately interact with juvenile residents.
   Ability to enforce facility behavioral management systems, de-escalate volatile situations by means of conversation/negotiation, utilize physical management and restraint techniques, resolve conflicts and take authoritative action as situations demand.
   Ability to supervise daily operation of the facility, including areas such as direct child care, case management, and educational and recreational programs.
   Ability to effectively communicate, cooperate in a team environment, set and attain goals, make decisions and exercise independent judgment according to established guidelines, being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.
   Ability to effectively communicate written and oral instructions with others in a team environment with minimum supervision.
   Ability to maintain detailed records, prepare related reports and documents, and maintain confidentiality of facility reports and information as required.
    
   APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
   DOWNLOAD AN EMPLOYMENT APPLICATON
    and submit the completed application along with a resume via email to
   ppumroy@porterco.org
   
   

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