Youth Care & Security Specialist I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; West Liberty (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift Premium 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Shift Premium 11:01 p.m. – 6:59 a.m.

Weekend Premium

Holiday Premium

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Juvenile Justice, West Liberty, KY, seeks an Executive Branch full-time Juvenile Justice staff member. The role involves custodial supervision of youth, security, and adherence to training requirements.

Shift premiums and overtime eligibility apply. Responsibilities include supervising juveniles, conducting wellness checks, and maintaining logs, with travel and training as part of the role.

Qualifications

• NONE

Responsibilities

• Maintains custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting.
• Escorts juveniles between various institutional areas.
• Takes appropriate action during emergencies to prevent escapes and suppress disorder.
• Maintains shift logs and notifies supervisors of issues; assists juveniles in complaint procedures.
• Performs counts and wellness checks for juveniles.
• Monitors individuals entering and leaving institutional grounds.
• Maintains approved physical restraint technique certifications as required by DJJ policies.
• Provides support services for routine maintenance; ensures safety of juveniles; attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Exerts physical effort in the proper restraint of residents as needed.
• May be required to work overtime and any shift as directed.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Juvenile Justice, West Liberty, KY, seeks an Executive Branch full-time Juvenile Justice staff member. The role involves custodial supervision of youth, security, and adherence to training requirements.

Shift premiums and overtime eligibility apply. Responsibilities include supervising juveniles, conducting wellness checks, and maintaining logs, with travel and training as part of the role.