Lead Juvenile Detention Officer

Description Continue your career path with the Superior Court in Pinal County! THIS POSTING IS FOR A JUVENILE COURT SERVICES EMPLOYEE PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY ONLY.
CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY: Responsible for the safety and well-being of juveniles referred to the Juvenile Court Detention Center by monitoring and maintaining a structured, safe, caring, healthy, and learning environment for juveniles.
Registry: This list will be used to fill current and future vacancies.
If you are a current JCS employee and are interested in this position, consider completing an application for the registry list.
Example of Duties Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described.
Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.
JOB FUNCTIONS: Implements and delivers programs to juveniles, supporting detention philosophy, goals and objectives.
Assists supervisors in the successful implementation of court and detention division initiatives, programs, and activities.
Provides effective role modeling and mentoring to juveniles in the facility.
Assists in the training and monitoring of work activities for subordinate officers; may assist in the evaluation of Detention Officers by providing feedback to management on the work activities for subordinate officers.
Assesses effectiveness of work team's implementation of behavior management program and facilitates continuous improvement processes including staff training and program development.
Observes the behaviors of juveniles and situations that occur, recalls facts and prepares written reports.
Monitors the detention facility to ensure a safe environment for both the juveniles and staff.
Observes and ensures security of the facility in accordance with applicable Federal, State, County and related laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures for the detention center; determines rule infractions, takes appropriate action, and reports violations and/or incidents.
Prepares incident reports, updates logs for daily activities, documents and/or reports pertinent incidents to supervision.
Processes new arrivals into detention facility.
Escorts juveniles to and from Superior Court courtrooms and throughout the facility, restrained or unrestrained; maintains appropriate level of safety and security during juvenile movement.
Drives a court vehicle to transport juveniles, as required.
Reacts to physical confrontations and emergency situations quickly and effectively using sanctioned techniques; takes appropriate actions to effectively de-escalate situations and applies mechanical restraints as necessary.
Performs physical searches such as pat-downs and strip searches in accordance with statutory requirements.
May testify at hearing or in court.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements Minimum Qualifications & Special Requirements: Minimum 21 years of age at time of hire, High school diploma or equivalent GED, and Three (3) years of experience monitoring, mentoring and providing direct services to juveniles in a juvenile detention center, group care facility, criminal justice or educational environment.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
Special Requirements: Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire.
CPR, Food handlers' certifications required within 90 days of hire.
Required to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and some overtime, as scheduled.
Will be require to successfully complete a thorough background investigation.
Subject to immediate callout when an emergency occurs.
Supplemental Information Knowledge of: The purpose of juvenile detention, court and justice system environments.
Applicable Federal, State, County and related laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures for the detention center.
Report preparation and record keeping as they pertain to court system.
Adolescent behavior and supervision methods for juveniles.
Security considerations and measures.
Ability to: Follow instructions, both verbal and written.
Assign and lead work; assist in enforcing applicable Federal, State, County and related laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures for the detention center.
Maintain confidentiality in court related matters.
Observe behaviors and quickly analyze situations, detect problems and recall facts, respond to emergencies or stressful situation calmly, quickly, and decisively.
Use a personal computer, electronic networks and other information and communications technologies.
Prepare clear, concise reports to management.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to audiences of various social, cultural, ethnic, educational and economic backgrounds.
Physical Requirements: Independent body mobility to stand, walk, bend, and sit for prolonged periods of time and/or drive a vehicle.
Will be required to stand and walk for at least half of their scheduled work shift Manual dexterity to reach, and grasp; manual dexterity to hand write or use computer keyboard; vision sufficient to see and read; hear and speak to communicate with customers in person and over the phone; lifting up to 50 pounds, unloading, pushing and carrying small files/objects to and from various locations throughout the County.
Working Conditions: Work is performed inside the confinement of a correctional facility and/or office setting.
Will be required to drive throughout the state.
THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITON.