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Madison County, AL lists this Juvenile Detention Officer I opportunity in huntsville, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Supervisory Position at Neaves Davis Center for ChildrenThis is supervisory work of residents at the Neaves Davis Center for Children. The employee is responsible for overseeing all activities of the residents at the center as well as ensuring that all documentation in daily logbooks is legible and correct. Work involves supervising residents on any given shift, including daily activities, recreational periods, school, personal cleanliness, and other periods as scheduled. Employee observes the behavior of, counsels with, and provides information about residents detained. Person in this classification must be able to preserve order and deal with disciplinary problems if required. The Neaves Davis Center is a 24-hour facility.Essential Duties and Responsibilities(All duties listed may not be included in any one position nor does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class.)Supervises all activities of the residents at the center to include meals, rest periods, personal cleanliness, recreational periods, school, and all other daily activities as required.Must also be able to maintain order and deal with disciplinary problems if required.Prepares observation, incident and behavior reports as required and ensures that all information in the daily logbook is legible and correct.Transports juveniles to and from scheduled appointments (e.g. court hearings, medical, dental, other detention facilities, etc.)In some situations, employees may provide crisis counseling in an effort to calm volatile situationsMay be called upon to work overnight shifts if neededMust be able to work 3rd shift if requiredEducation and ExperienceEducation and ExperienceAny combination of training and experience equivalent to: Graduation from high school or GED.Some experience in a correctional or institutional environment.Knowledge, Skill, and AbilitySome knowledge of sociology and child psychology as applied to delinquents.Some knowledge of law enforcement and security measures.Some knowledge of institutional maintenance and upkeep.Ability to gain the confidence of socially maladjusted children; be able to establish and maintain effective working relations with parents and guardians.Ability to plan and supervise children's activities.Other RequirementsPhysical RequirementsMust pass a physical exam.Must be able to communicate effectively.The person in this position frequently communicates in person and on the telephone.Needs to be able to operate office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.The person in this position needs to move about inside the office to access the file cabinet, office machinery, etc.Work is physically demanding may involve sitting or standing for prolonged periods, walking, kneeling, stooping, grasping, throwing, climbing and lifting.Vision must be adequate to visually monitor activities and make inspections.Hearing must be adequate to hear instructions and to monitor the activities of juveniles.Must be able to read and write the English language and have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.ScheduleWill varyMay be called upon to work overnight shifts if neededMust be able to work 3rd shift if requiredBenefitsA comprehensive set of benefits is offered for all full-time employees. No benefits are offered to part-time or seasonal employees. Please consult with the Human Resources Department for a full list of benefits. Benefits Summary Healthcare Insurance : Blue Cross of Alabama is administered through the Local Government Health Insurance Plan (LGHIP). Coverage Type Employee's Premium Single Coverage Bi-weekly Premium $ 61.00 Family Coverage Bi-weekly Premium $ 150.00 Dental Coverage : Dental coverage is included with LGHIP through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. LGHIP manages dental costs and provides enhanced dental benefits using negotiated discounts with in-network dentists. To locate in-network dentists go to Assuming the services are covered you will normally only be responsible for out of pocket. Life Insurance : Madison County provides $25,000 in life, $25,000 in accidental death and dismemberment and $25,000 line of duty insurance to eligible employees in certified positions. Employee Retirement Plans : Employees are required to participate in the Employees Retirement System, which is a Defined Benefit Plan administered through the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA). Participants contribute 5% to 8.5% of their earnings depending on their hire date and classification. Sworn Certified Personnel have an accelerated contribution schedule *Employer contribution percentage is set by the Retirement Systems of Alabama and changes annually. Employee Clinic : Madison County employees and dependents over age 12 may use the Employee Health Clinic for the low co-pay of $15.00 per visit. To be eligible to use the clinic, the employee and dependent must be enrolled in Madison County's health insurance plan as their primary coverage. Voluntary Plans are also available : Additional life Insurance for employee and dependents Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and childcare) Vision Insurance Holidays, Annual Leave and Sick Leave : *Minimum of 10 holidays per calendar year *Accrue 8 hours of annual leave and 8 hours of sick leave per month
Worksite address
huntsville, AL, 35801, US
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