Juvenile Institutions Officer III en Merced County, CA
Merced County, CA · Merced, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Professional
- Oficina en Merced
About the Department
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Acts as the lead staff member in custodial units and may, on assignment, supervise special projects or programs affiliated with Juvenile Hall or alternative to custody programs.
- Observe, assist, admit and release juveniles in accordance with prescribed procedures.
- Orients juveniles to the routines, procedures, and rules of Juvenile Hall.
- Supervises personal hygiene, table habits, care of clothing and living areas.
- Teaches work skills and games and assists in planning and supervising recreational and leisure time.
- Supervises and participates in housekeeping, maintenance and grounds activities with juveniles.
- Observes and supervises juveniles while in custody, operated programs and during family visits.
- Provides group and individual guidance as assigned and needed.
- Enforces discipline and maintains security; writes incident, adjustments and release reports.
- Transports juveniles to/from court, hospitals, and other facilities as necessary.
- Works with probation officers, teaching staff, mental health staff and law enforcement personnel.
- Use appropriate level of force, when necessary, for the purpose of stopping and/or restraining combative youth.
- Serves as a lead worker on an assigned shift in planning and assigning the work of staff.
- Assists in the supervision, training and providing input for evaluation of subordinate staff members.
- Performs supervisory and/or administrative duties in the absence of the Supervising Juvenile Institutions Officer.
Position Duties
Experience:
Two (2) years of full-time paid experience in supervising juveniles in an institutional setting including one (1) year equivalent to Juvenile Institutions Officer II in Merced County.
Education:
Completion of one (1) year of college. Full-time paid experience in an institutional setting may substitute for the required college units on a year-for-year basis.
License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.
Certificates:
- California Penal Code Section 832 requirements regarding arrest, search and seizure.
- Possession of Board of Corrections Certificate for Juvenile Institutions Officers Core course and evidence of continued compliance with annual training requirements.
- First Aid and CPR Certificates, which shall be kept current during employment.
Training/background which will meet the requirements of California Government Code Section 1029/1031.
Must be free from any physical, mental or emotional condition that might adversely affect the exercise of Peace Officer powers.
Minimum Qualifications
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment.
- Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
- Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
- Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations.
- Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
- Drive van to transport juveniles; inspect/investigate situations; physically restrain juveniles.
- Respond quickly and use good judgment in emergencies.
- Comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.
- Write clear and concise reports.
- When necessary for safety or staff or youth lift/move with/without help objects weighing over 150 pounds.
- Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.
- Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
- Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
- Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; repetitive hand and arm motion.
- Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
- Regular attendance is an essential function.
Knowledge of:
- Provisions of the California Penal, Welfare and Institutions, Civil, Education, Vehicle, Health and Safety and Administrative Codes pertaining to the Department's functions.
- County and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
- Principles and methods of working with delinquent and emotionally disturbed juveniles.
- Growth, development, needs and problems of children; individual and group guidance techniques.
- Behavior modification and crisis intervention techniques, basic training and supervision techniques
- Security precautions associated with juvenile detention.
- Personal hygiene, basic first aid and CPR techniques.
- Laws and ordinances governing the custody and care of juveniles in a juvenile institution.
Ability to:
- Provide guidance, support and direction to individual minors and groups of minors as needed.
- Exercises good judgment in day-to-day activities and in controlling disturbances.
- Effectively enforce and interpret Juvenile Hall and other program rules, regulations and policies.
- Respond quickly and use good judgment in emergencies; deal fairly and effectively with staff/minors.
- Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with those contacted.
- Provide direction, training/mentoring and work evaluation for assigned staff.