JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II - 80039232

State of Florida; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 38,715 - 52,378; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida's Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Panama City is seeking a Juvenile Justice Detention Officer II. The role enforces zero tolerance for escapes, supervises youth, and maintains safety and constitutional rights.

The position requires leading staff, recording incidents, and completing training such as CPR/first aid, with duties including inspections, documentation, and coordination with court orders.

Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Preparation and maintenance of reports and records.
• Ability to collaborate with youth, coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
• Knowledge of hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Understanding of departmental and facility policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions promptly.
• Assessment of appropriate force levels.
• Observation of changes in youth behavior.
• Provision of constructive feedback to correct behavior.
• Knowledge of housekeeping tasks related to facility sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of the secure detention center and safeguard youth rights.
• Supervise youth activities and maintain a safe, secure environment.
• Train employees on duty and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct.
• Inspect the facility, visitors, and packages for contraband.
• Maintain accurate incident records and court preparation documentation.
• Initiate acting supervisor duties when the supervisor is absent.
• Use security and emergency equipment and perform checks on youth.
• Attend required trainings including CPR, AED, and first aid when needed.

Skills

Communication

Math skills

Reports & records

Collaborate with others

Hygiene & sanitation

Policies & procedures

Follow instructions

Force assessment

Observe youth behavior

Provide feedback

Facility sanitation tasks

Job description

JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER II - 80039232

Date: Jul 8, 2026

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION

Location: Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center, 450 E 11th St. Panama City, FL 32401

Contact: Marlene Gibson, 850‑691‑4176, [e-mail] or Jasmine Henry, 850‑691‑4178, [e-mail]

Minimum Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,751.77. (If the appointment is an internal promotion, the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher.)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This highly responsible position requires the employee to perform all assigned duties with optimal responsibility, demonstrate leadership by serving as a positive role model for staff, youth, and the community, and treat all persons with dignity and respect.

The employee must adhere to agency or facility policies and procedures, maintain a safe and secure environment for youth and staff, and enforce a “zero tolerance” policy for escapes, abuse, sexual harassment, and inappropriate conduct by staff. They assist in the operation of the secure detention center, ensuring the safe custody of all detained youth while safeguarding their constitutional rights, especially concerning legal, medical, and mental health issues.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance of youth services and programming with court orders, rules, departmental policies, and quality assurance standards; training employees on duty; supervising youth activities; controlling detained youth through directives, counseling, and appropriate protective actions; inspecting the facility, visitors, and packages for contraband; and assuming acting supervisor duties when the supervisor is absent.

The role requires maintaining accurate documentation of incidents, youth movements, violations, and court preparation; using security and emergency equipment; performing regular checks on confined or suicidal youth; analyzing information via the Juvenile Justice Information System; initiating and maintaining youth counts; and attending all required training, including CPR, AED, and first aid when necessary.

Maintaining a valid driver’s license and reporting any changes within 72 hours is required, along with compliance with Florida Statute 215.422 and Prompt Payment Compliance Law. The employee may be required to perform additional duties as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Effective oral and written communication
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of rational numbers)
• Preparation and maintenance of reports and records
• Ability to collaborate with youth, coworkers, supervisors, and the public
• Knowledge of good hygiene and sanitation practices
• Understanding of departmental and facility policies and procedures
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions promptly
• Assessment of appropriate force levels
• Observation of changes in youth behavior
• Provision of constructive feedback to correct behavior
• Knowledge of housekeeping tasks related to facility sanitation

SPECIAL NOTES

All prospective candidates will undergo sex offender checks, criminal background checks (state, local, national) and a pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions. Valid driver’s license requirements apply for transportation duties. Successful candidates must be certified in accordance with the State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice direct care training policy or obtain such certification within 180 days of employment.

Those not currently in the DJJ system as a direct care worker must take and pass Ergometric’s IMPACT Assessment and Training Test within six months of initial testing. The Florida Administrative Code allows staffing to reflect the gender ratio of the juvenile population.

Applicants must be at least 19 years old, a high school graduate or equivalent, have no felony convictions or felony‑related misdemeanors after September 30, 1999, and comply with fingerprinting and background investigation requirements. An affidavit-of-application confirming compliance must be submitted under oath.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

Eligible candidates for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference for Career Service vacancies and may receive waivers for post‑secondary educational requirements. Documentation of service (e.g., DD Form 214) must be attached with each submission. All documentation is due by the closing of the vacancy announcement.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.