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Job description
Juvenile Detention Facility Supervisor
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. This position is open until filled.
This position provides for supervision and care for juveniles detained in a detention facility in a judicial district of the Superior Court. This position will work under the direction of a full-time staff member on an assigned shift. The relief position is an on-call staff member who may be called to work on any shift with little notice. With continued experience and proven ability, a person in this position will be called more frequently. Written guidelines are available through the Detention Services Manual governing policy and procedure.
Essential Duties
Follows directions of any fulltime staff member assigned to same shift.
Ensures the safety and well-being of all youth detained in the facility.
Maintains security of building, grounds, equipment, and detained youth through continual monitoring process.
Assumes responsibility of a youth once admitted to the facility and processes the youth through the intake procedure.
Supervises daily detention activities and movement of all youth housed within the facility.
Maintains written records of youths' daily activities on all assigned shifts.
Operates and monitors all security equipment within the detention control center and maintains control room daily log.
Interacts with youth on one-to-one basis or through group activities.
Administers, prepares, and supervises meals on assigned shifts.
Performs and/or supervises necessary clean-up activities of the detention population.
Ensures the appropriate release of youth from the facility.
Performs necessary paperwork accompanying the release of youth.
Responds to inquiries within the scope of knowledge.
Acts as a liaison between youth and shift supervisors.
Acts as liaison between youth and probation staff as relating to desired probation contacts.
Performs or assists full-time shift employees in any daily process as instructed.
Confers with shift supervisor relating to youth discipline problems and procedures.
Confers with and/or informs shift supervisor relating to youth medical needs, minor and/or major.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
At least six months full-time or part-time previous employment. Preference will be given to those familiar with the criminal justice system.
A valid Washington State driver's license and attainment of a first-aid card within six months of employment.
Benefits
This position does not qualify for medical/dental/vision life benefits. Sick leave will be earned in accordance with state law at a minimum of one hour per 40 hours worked.
Worksite address
aberdeen, WA, 98520, US
Who can apply
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