Senior Juvenile Detention Officer – Leadership & Care

My Florida CFO; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Juvenile Justice seeks an experienced Juvenile Justice Detention Officer II to maintain a secure facility, supervise detained youths, and ensure compliance with court orders and agency policies. The role requires vigilant safety practices and efficient documentation.

Training in CPR, AED, and First Aid is provided or required. Position involves transport duties, incident reporting, and ensuring youth rights while maintaining a respectful, zero-tolerance environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a safe and secure environment for youth and staff.
• Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records.
• Ability to work effectively with youth, coworkers, supervisors and the public.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for detained youth.
• Distribute medications when needed in absence of health authority.
• Supervise youth in all activities and use appropriate levels of protective action when required.
• Inspect facility, youth, visitors and packages for contraband.
• Write incident reports and prepare required records.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Safety and security awareness

Report writing

Team coordination

De-escalation techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department of Juvenile Justice seeks an experienced Juvenile Justice Detention Officer II to maintain a secure facility, supervise detained youths, and ensure compliance with court orders and agency policies. The role requires vigilant safety practices and efficient documentation.

Training in CPR, AED, and First Aid is provided or required. Position involves transport duties, incident reporting, and ensuring youth rights while maintaining a respectful, zero-tolerance environment.