Juvenile Detention Technician

Douglas County Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Holidays

Job summary

Douglas County Department of Corrections is seeking a dedicated security professional to manage surveillance and control room duties, escort visitors, and ensure detainee safety. The role supports a 24/7 operation with strict adherence to policy and procedure.

The incumbent will monitor and control movement within the facility, respond to emergencies, and maintain accurate logs while upholding professional conduct and court compliance. A valid license and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• One year of college studies in Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences, Sociology or Psychology preferred.
• 21 years of age or older required.
• Valid driver’s license and transportation required at hire.
• Random drug testing required.
• Pre-employment criminal record check and conditional drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain internal and external security of facility on assigned shift by monitoring surveillance equipment.
• Escort visitors and detainees within the facility and ensure custody during transit.
• Respond to emergencies and use appropriate force when necessary.
• Conduct checks, searches, and inspections to ensure safety and security.

Skills

Surveillance monitoring

Security procedures

Crisis management

Communication

Detainee escort

Education

High school graduate

Criminal Justice coursework

Job description

Essential Functions

The Position Incumbent works under the direction of the Douglas County Youth Superintendent or designee performing varied duties in the areas of control room operations and escort functions.

Assures strict adherence to established rules, regulations and security procedures.

Essential Functions Maintain internal and external security of facility on assigned shift by monitoring and operating surveillance equipment to control movement within and around the facility.

Establish and maintain effective work relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public.

Comply with Civil Service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment.

Provide positive reinforcement for detainees when appropriate, and serve as a role-model for appropriate behavior.

Regularly inspect assigned unit and personal inspections of detainees to ensure the safety of detainees and security of the facility (e.g. contraband, hazards, damage, security breaches).

Respond immediately to emergencies, restraining or restricting the action of combative or disruptive detainees using only necessary force.

Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures including regulatory and accreditation requirements, state statutes and Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) regulations.

Cover staff breaks, lunches, and trainings.

Report unusual behavior, conditions or activities to Duty Supervisor.

Conform to all aspects of control duties (e.g. control and distribute keys to authorized personnel, maintain log for keys, complete reports, logs and other documentation, answer and direct telephone calls, test surveillance equipment and alert buttons).

Escort visitors and other authorized personnel within the facility.

Escort and assure custody of detainees in transit (e.g. court appearances, hospital or other medical facilities, other correctional institutions, outside appointments).

Respond to medical emergencies, consult with supervisor, and take appropriate action.

Conduct shakedown of designated areas; strip search detainees during check-in procedures and upon return from outside appointments (e.g. medical visits, court appearances).

Monitor and oversee visitations, reporting any unusual activities.

Enforce policies and practices professionally, making decisions objectively and taking appropriate actions.

Provide crisis intervention and referral services.

Attend meetings, training sessions, seminars, workshops, etc.

Safely operate a motor vehicle when required to travel on County business.

Report to work with regular, consistent attendance.

Perform other related duties as assigned and directed.

Education and Work Experience and Other Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent required. One (1) year of college level studies in Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences, Sociology or Psychology required.*Twenty-one (21) years of age or older required.Valid driver's license and own transportation upon hire and maintained throughout employment required.Random drug testing required.Completion of a pre-employment criminal record check and conditional offer drug screen required.*Equivalent work experience/education may be substituted for requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Work is generally performed inside a correctional setting on an assigned shift supporting a 24/7 operation. Noise level is usually quiet to loud. Work may vary (e.g. weekends, holidays, overtime/extra hours, and emergency call-in). Work may involve exposure to biohazards. Work may be stressful when interacting with offender populations and when dealing with family members or critical situations. Work requires some physical activity including extended periods of standing and walking, frequent climbing, and occasional sitting, running, balancing, kneeling, bending, and reaching. Work also requires the ability to frequently lift/carry/push/pull/grip objects weighing up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 200 pounds. Required sensory abilities include vision, hearing and touch. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close, distance and color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk and hear within normal ranges. Incumbents must possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computers and other equipment.

Compliance

As outlined in the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 The Douglas County Department of Corrections shall ask all applicants and employees who may have contact with inmates directly about previous misconduct described in paragraph (a) of this section in written applications or interviews for hiring or promotions and in any interviews or written self‑evaluations conducted as part of reviews of current employees the following questions.

This position requires the ability to deal effectively with individuals from a wide range of social and economic backgrounds and diverse cultures and ethnicity including individuals who may be maladjusted, emotionally or mentally disturbed, hostile, and physically and verbally abusive.

Benefits

• Insurance including health, dental, vision, and life
• Pension
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• 13 Holidays
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Deferred Income plans (457 plan)
• EAP
• Health Savings Accounts01

Salary

The pay range salary for this position is $22.70 to $29.87 per hour.

Employer

Douglas County (NE)

Address 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 505 Omaha, Nebraska, 68183

Phone [phone]

Website http://hr.douglascounty-ne.gov/employment