Juvenile Detention Officer I - PT

Position Overview

This is the supervisory work of residents at the Neaves Davis Center for Children. The employee is responsible for overseeing all activities of the residents at the center as well as ensuring that all documentation in daily logbooks is legible and correct. Work involves supervising residents on any given shift, including daily activities, recreational periods, school, personal cleanliness, and other periods as scheduled. Employee observes the behavior of, counsels with, and provides information about residents detained. A person in this classification must be able to preserve order and deal with disciplinary problems if required.

The Neaves Davis Center is a 24-hour facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

( All duties listed may not be included in any one position nor does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class. )

• Supervises all activities of the residents at the center to include meals, rest periods, personal cleanliness, recreational periods, school and all other daily activities as required.
• Must also be able to maintain order and deal with disciplinary problems if required.
• Prepares observation, incident and behavior reports as required and ensures that all information in the daily log book is legible and correct.
• Transports juveniles to and from scheduled appointments (e.g. court hearings, medical, dental, other detention facilities, etc.)
• In some situations, employee may provide crisis counseling in an effort to calm volatile situations.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

Other Requirements

Physical Requirements

Other Requirements

Certifications or Licenses Required

Schedule

DISCLAIMER : This job is based on fiscal funding by the State of Alabama. If future funding is not appropriated by the State, this job will be subject to termination.

In accordance with the United States Prison Rape Elimination Act (2003), all prospective applicants for the position Juvenile Detention Officer must answer the supplemental questions on the application to be considered for employment with Madison County Commission. Please note : These 3 questions are required and being asked due to the nature and requirements of this position. To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the employment application in full. Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Madison County is a drug-free workplace and conducts drug and alcohol testing.