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JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II - 80081034
JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II - 80081034State of Florida • San Antonio, FL, US
JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II - 80081034

JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II - 80081034

State of Florida • San Antonio, FL, US
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Overview

Requisition No : 862614

Agency : Juvenile Justice

Working Title : JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II - 80081034

Pay Plan : Career Service

Position Number : 80081034

Salary : $1,751.77 Bi-weekly / $21.90 Per Hour

Posting Closing Date : 10 / 16 / 2025

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The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.

We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation's veterans and their families.

We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.

The Right Service, the Right Way, at the Right Time

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION

Location Information : Pasco Juvenile Detention Center, 28534 State Road 52, San Antonio, FL 33576

Contact Person : Thenecia Shinholster, 352-695-8354, Thenecia.shinholster@FLDJJ.GOV

Minimum Biweekly Rate of Pay : $1,751.77 (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

This is a highly responsible position in the criminal justice system. The employee is expected to perform all the duties in the optimum responsible manner, demonstrate leadership by being a positive role model for staff, youth and the community, and treat all persons with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe and secure environment for youth and staff, ensuring a zero-tolerance atmosphere for detained youth escapes, abuse, sexual harassment, and inappropriate conduct, and assisting in the operation of a secure detention center while upholding youths' constitutional rights with emphasis on legal, medical, and mental health needs.

  • Adhere to agency or facility policies and procedures; maintain a safe environment.
  • Assist supervisor to ensure services and programming for detained youth comply with court orders, policies, procedures, and Quality Assurance standards.
  • Complete training to dispense medications to youth; distribute medications in the absence of a designated medical authority or nurse.
  • Perform duties in Master Control, admissions, releases, and transportation as necessary.
  • Supervise youth activities; use verbal directives, counseling, and Protective Action Response (PAR) as needed according to policies.
  • Inspect facility, youth, visitors and packages for contraband.
  • Train and coach employees; orient them to facility policies and procedures.
  • In the absence of the supervisor, assume acting supervisor duties.
  • Prepare incident reports and records; document violations of procedures, rules, and statutes; coordinate court appearances and transportation as required.
  • Use security and emergency equipment to maintain safety.
  • Complete required checks (10-minute, 5-minute, or Constant Sight / Uninterrupted Sound) for youths in confinement or designated as at-risk.
  • Assess information from the Juvenile Justice Information System and maintain detained youth counts as directed.
  • Attend and complete required training; perform CPR, AED and First Aid as trained; participate in required meetings.
  • Maintain a valid Driver License and report changes within 72 hours; comply with driving restrictions for state business.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to perform arithmetic operations including rational numbers.
  • Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records.
  • Ability to work effectively with youth, co-workers, supervisors and the public.
  • Knowledge of hygiene and facility policies and procedures.
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to determine appropriate level of force and observe changes in youth behavior.
  • Ability to provide constructive feedback to correct behavior; maintain sanitary conditions.

    • Special Notes

  • All prospective candidates subject to sex offender checks, criminal background checks, and pre-employment drug screening.
  • DJJ participates in E-Verify.
  • Valid driver's license required; out-of-state license holders must obtain Florida license within 30 days of hire; certain license restrictions may apply.
  • Positions involving transportation of youth require a valid license and a three-year driving record.
  • Candidate must be certified in direct care training policy or obtain certification within 180 days of employment.
  • For non-state-system candidates, top-ranking finalists may be required to take Ergometric's IMPACT Assessment and Training Test.
  • Florida law requires gender ratio considerations; employment decisions comply with applicable laws.

    • 985.66 Florida Statute Requirement

  • Be at least 19 years of age.
  • Be a high school graduate or equivalent as determined by the department.
  • Not have felonies or disqualifying misdemeanors related to perjury; certain historical pleas may be exempted; see statute for details.
  • Comply with fingerprinting and background investigations requirements.
  • Submit an affidavit of application; false statements constitute a misdemeanor.

    • The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

    Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation should notify the agency hiring authority or People First Service Center. The State supports a Drug-Free workplace with drug testing for employees as applicable.

    VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in Career Service vacancies and may be eligible for postsecondary waivers. Veterans' Preference documentation must be attached with each submission. The preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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