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Juvenile Detention Officer

The Twin Falls County Juvenile Detention Center is accepting applications for the position of Juvenile Detention Officer to fill current vacancies and to establish an eligibility roster for future openings. Because this is a continuous recruitment, please note that you may not be notified immediately after applying. Shifts are from 6:00am - 6:00pm and 6:00pm - 6:00am, rotating 12 hour shifts. Applicants MUST be willing to work weekend and holiday shifts.

Job Description

Classification Summary: Performs general non-sworn officer duties to ensure the safety and security of the County juvenile detention facility; performs related work as required. The principal duties are performed in a secure corrections facility. Some latitude is granted to the employee but work is subject to stringent state and County legal guidelines. The position includes exposure to potential personal danger. The work is performed under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor.

Duties / Responsibilities Essential Duties And Responsibilities (illustrative only and may vary by assignment):

• Monitors the activities of inmates in the County juvenile detention facility to ensure the safety and security of the facility and to ensure standards, policies, and procedures are implemented and followed;
• Processes new inmates into the juvenile detention center, including ensuring charges and other documents are correct and complete, fingerprinting, photography, physical search, drug/alcohol testing, preparing documents and records, data entry, housing assignment, clothing issuance, inmate orientation, and related booking duties;
• Coordinates inmate scheduling, including court and hearing appearances, evaluations, interviews, and related scheduling;
• Performs release duties, including checking court orders, records, and related paperwork to ensure proper disposition; logging release data into central computer; following all release procedures and protocols; may include installation of electronic monitoring equipment;
• Monitors and logs inmate incoming and outgoing mail, telephone calls, and visitation, ensuring they meet established and approved protocols;
• Maintains facility security by patrolling the secure areas within and around the juvenile detention center, following policies, procedures, and established timelines;
• Maintains facility security by performing physical searches of inmates and their rooms;
• Monitors inmate behavior in a variety of situations, including assigned housing, classroom, exercise, dining, recreation areas, and related secure areas;
• Monitors and logs inmate activities and movements in a variety of situations, including education and recreation; cleaning; mealtimes; showering; interactions with other inmates, teachers, officers, and counselors; contact visitation; and telephone calls;
• Administers disciplinary actions and holds inmates accountable for their actions and behavior, as needed, following facility policies, procedures, and protocols;
• Performs observation checks on inmates in their cells following prescribed time intervals, including inmates on medical, suicide, or other status requiring more frequent checks;
• Performs census count to determine facility population and that inmates are accounted for;
• Takes inventory of items and equipment (utensils, keys, radios, and other listed items) at beginning and end of shift;
• Performs interior and perimeter security checks, including use of security cameras;
• Transports and escorts inmates within the facility and to court hearings, legal proceedings, and other designated appearances;
• Picks up, transports, and serves inmate meals;
• Delivers inmate medications and supervises its administration;
• Supervises inmate hygiene, including showers, clean clothing, laundry, and procedures to prevent spread of communicable diseases;
• Determines if inmates are ill or injured and obtains medical assistance when needed, including transporting inmate for medical attention;
• Participates in ongoing training including, but not limited to, emergency responses, drills, escapes, inmate disturbances, and related incidents;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with federal, state, County, and Department statutes, laws, ordinances, policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Responds to Commissioners', elected officials', County employees' and citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner; Communicate