Secure-Care Juvenile Detention Officer II

My Florida Families; Crestview, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Juvenile Justice in Crestview, FL seeks a Juvenile Justice Detention Officer II to help oversee detained youth and maintain safety. The role requires supervising youths, enforcing facility rules, and ensuring constitutional rights are respected. Training in direct care and CPR/AED is provided as required.

Position is part of a pool announcement with multiple openings; salary starts at the stated biweekly minimum and advances with experience and policy. Internal promotions may apply.

Qualifications

• Be at least 19 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background checks and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe and secure environment for youth.
• Distribute medications in the absence of medical staff.
• Inspect facility, youth, visitors and packages for contraband.
• Write incident reports and maintain required records.
• Transports and escorts detained youth to medical and court facilities as needed.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department of Juvenile Justice in Crestview, FL seeks a Juvenile Justice Detention Officer II to help oversee detained youth and maintain safety. The role requires supervising youths, enforcing facility rules, and ensuring constitutional rights are respected. Training in direct care and CPR/AED is provided as required.

Position is part of a pool announcement with multiple openings; salary starts at the stated biweekly minimum and advances with experience and policy. Internal promotions may apply.