Juvenile Detention Officer- Male

County of San Juan (NM); New Mexico; On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Juan (NM) seeks personnel to supervise juveniles in a detention facility, focusing on safety, order, and care during detention. Responsibilities include lockdown procedures, inspections, meal service, and incident response to maintain security and health standards.

Position requires certification as a juvenile officer within 90 days, a high school diploma or GED, and a NM driver’s license. Shift work, including nights and weekends, is part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have no felony convictions or crimes involving moral turpitude.
• Must be certified as a juvenile officer within the first 90 days of employment/transfer/position.
• Valid State of New Mexico Driver's license or able to obtain within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Guard juveniles in the Juvenile Detention Facility.
• Lock down juveniles in cells after searching for weapons, valuables, drugs or other contraband.
• Observe conduct and behavior of juveniles to prevent disturbances and escapes.
• Inspect locks, cells, closets, hallways, access chases, recreational, medical and kitchen areas, windows, grills, doors, and gates for tampering.
• Transports juveniles to judicial proceedings, medical or other authorized appointments.
• Guards and directs juveniles during work assignments and ensures appropriate inmate counts.
• Potential for lifting 50 pounds or more and interacting with inmates in a high-stress environment.
• Rotating shift work, nights, weekends, and possible overtime in accordance with facility needs.

Skills

Observation skills

De-escalation techniques

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Under general supervision, guards juveniles in the Juvenile Detention Facility; provides for the needs of juveniles during detention to include but not limited to: lock down juveniles in cells after searching for weapons, valuables, drugs or other contraband; serves meals, provides first responder aid if needed; observes conduct and behavior of juveniles to prevent disturbances and escapes; inspect locks, cells, closets, hallways, access chases, recreational, medical and kitchen areas, windows, grills, doors, and gates for tampering; performs all other duties in a manner consistent will all policies and procedures within a correctional environment.

• Minimum age requirements of 21 years old.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have no felony convictions or convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude.
• Must be certified as a juvenile officer within the first 90 days of employment/transfer/position.
• Valid State of New Mexico Driver's license or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

• Working conditions are typical juvenile detention facility settings; involves the potential for high stress levels and exposure to hostile situations; some non-standard work hours are required.
• Employees may be subject to physical altercations with inmates which may require restraining and/or physically relocating inmates. At times, staff can be called upon to assist with moving unconscious juveniles in emergency situations for medical treatment. Supervising inmate may require prolonged walking, standing, or sitting. May be required to lift 50 pounds or more to accommodate the operational requirement of the facility.
• Full-time work hours for this position consist of rotating shift work, nights and weekend shifts and overtime. Rotating shifts is a requirement for the operations of this facility.
• Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays.
• Utilize, process, and navigate the County's electronic ERP system as necessary and appropriate based on the needs and requirements of this position.

• Observes conduct and behavior of juveniles to prevent disturbances and escapes and to maintain health and cleanliness.
• Inspect cells, closets, hallways, access chases, recreational, medical and kitchen areas, locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates for tampering.
• Searches juveniles and cells for contraband articles.
• Transports juveniles to judicial proceedings, medical or other authorized appointments.
• Guards and directs juveniles during work assignments and ensures appropriate inmate counts.