The Juvenile Probation Department
Government
JuvenileDetentionOfficer
“Juvenile Detention Officer at The Juvenile Probation Department. Skills: Custody, Control, Security. Operate under belief that youth and families have. Provide a safe and secure environment”
Industry & Context.
Day shift work required, Evening shift work required, Night shift work required, Rotating shifts required, Available to work holidays, Available to work weekends, Five 8-hour shifts, Work at Durango Detention Center, Complete Candidate Assessment Day, Physical strength and coordination, Willing to work any shifts, Work nights, Work weekends, Work holidays, Physical exertion up to 20 pounds, Physical exertion up to 50 pounds, Ability to drive, Perform essential functions safely, Perform essential functions effectively, Work in heat, Work in cold, Work in wetness, Work with odors, Work with dust, Work with pollen, Work with blood borne pathogens, Kneeling, Crouching, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Sitting, Lifting, Grasping, Hearing, Seeing, Distinguish colors, Repetitive motions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma, At least 21 years of age, Successfully complete background check, Successfully complete reference check, Successfully complete polygraph, Successfully complete pre-employment psychological evaluation, Successfully complete TB testing, Receive, interpret, and respond appropriately to verbal communications, Maintain continuous situational awareness, Accurately identify individuals, actions, and objects
Nice to Have
Prior comparable, directly related law enforcement experience, Prior comparable, directly related corrections experience
What You'll Do.
Operate under belief that youth and families have
Provide a safe and secure environment
Teach skills to youth offenders
Encourage youth offenders towards positive change
Promote accountability
Promote responsibility
Promote positive values
Maintain custody of detained youth
Maintain control of detained youth
Maintain security of detained youth
Protect safety of youth
Protect safety of staff
Protect safety of the public
Respond immediately to unpredictable circumstances
Respond appropriately to dangerous circumstances
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Use teamwork
Communication Scope
Verbal communications; Radio transmissions
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