Youth Care Professional-10

1 Hinds County Board of Supervisors; United States; Sur place; USD 27 900 - 34 100; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The 1 Hinds County Board of Supervisors is seeking an entry-level Detention Officer to maintain the safety and supervision of detainees. Responsibilities include processing youth at the Juvenile Justice Center, transporting detainees, and performing various safety and housekeeping duties.

Candidates should have an associate’s degree or a high school diploma with relevant experience and hold a valid Mississippi driver’s license. This is a non-exempt and at-will position.

Qualifications

• An associate's degree in corrections or related experience preferred.
• A high school diploma with relevant experience is required.
• Valid Mississippi driver's license.

Responsabilités

• Maintain safety of detainees at all times.
• Process youth entering the Juvenile Justice Center.
• Transport detainees to court and appointments.
• Serve meals and snacks to detainees.
• Perform housekeeping duties including laundry.

Connaissances

Corrections experience

Youth supervision skills

First aid certification

Formation

Associate's degree in related field

High school diploma

Description du poste

Summary

This is the entry level position within the Detention Officer series. Incumbents initially perform routine duties assigned to positions in this series and work under the supervision of the Detention Supervisor. Incumbents are expected to perform the full range of duties as assigned with increasing independence. Supervision is received from the Detention Supervisor.

Starting Salary

Starting Salary: $31,000

Examples of Basic Tasks and Duties

• Maintains the safety of detainees at all times, conducts regular checks of facilities, maintains calm and order in facility and conducts cell searches and strip searches as necessary.
• Process youth entering the Juvenile Justice Center, complete appropriate forms and related paperwork and issue clothing and personal hygiene supplies to detainees as appropriate.
• Releases property as appropriate.
• Transports detainees to court, other agencies, medical appointments and other appearances as necessary.
• Contacts parents of detained youth and explains center policies and procedures.
• Serves meals and snacks to detainees.
• Restrain youth as necessary, perform first aid and life-saving measures if necessary.
• Supervises youth during visiting hours and approves visitors.
• Perform or direct youth in housekeeping duties including washing walls, cleaning toilets and sinks, sweeping and mopping, washing and folding laundry.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with previous corrections, juvenile or related experience preferred.
• Or a high school diploma with previous corrections, juvenile or related experience required.
• Possession of a valid Mississippi driver’s license.

Terms of Employment

This is a Non-Exempt position. This is an At-Will employment position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Hinds County to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hinds County prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts Hinds County’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law.