Detention Center Officer - Lead Juvenile Care & Security

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to fill a full-time position in Paducah, KY. This executive-branch role involves custody and supervision of detained youth, safety, and program support within a detention setting.

Employee duties include documenting incidents, assisting with transportation, and participating in staff conferences and trainings. A valid driver's license and completion of DJJ Training Academy are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• NONE

Responsibilities

• Maintains custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting or performs related special assignments.
• At beginning level, supervises and monitors activities of detained juveniles; maintaining a safe and secure atmosphere for juveniles in a detention center.
• Takes required actions during emergencies situations and stands watch in each unit.
• Assists juveniles in interpersonal skill development.
• Provides support services for routine maintenance, etc.; checks premises and ensures safety of juveniles; attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings.
• Maintains the booking program to record youth's daily behaviors and interactions between courts and family visits to document disturbances and other unusual events of behavior.
• Oversees the juveniles during program functions at the detention centers.
• Completes incident reports and other documentation as needed according to detention center rules; assists juveniles in complaint procedures.
• Attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings as required.
• Transports juveniles as needed.

Education

High school graduate

Job description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to fill a full-time position in Paducah, KY. This executive-branch role involves custody and supervision of detained youth, safety, and program support within a detention setting.

Employee duties include documenting incidents, assisting with transportation, and participating in staff conferences and trainings. A valid driver's license and completion of DJJ Training Academy are required.