JOB SUMMARY:

Under supervision, maintains custody and security of juveniles, responds to emergencies and maintains order in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBLILITIES:

• Enforcing relevant rules, regulations, policies and state laws necessary for the control and management of juveniles and the maintenance of public safety.
• Escorts juveniles in transit to locations within and outside of designated facilities, in transit to and from other facilities, and during temporary leaves.
• Oversees juveniles during work assignments, meals, and recreation periods.
• Guards facility entrances for the screening of visitors.
• Inspects, inventories and maintains control of key logs, tools, and related equipment.
• Patrols assigned areas and report any problems. Prepares facility related reports.
• May handle and train canines for tracking, search and rescue, guard duty and the detection of contraband.

NOTES:

1. Applications for Juvenile Correctional Officer 1 (JCO 1) positions will only be considered if they have one of the following:
• Current P.O.S.T certification;
• 4-year degree from an accredited college or university; or
• Passing test scores on any of the placement tests as noted below:
o SAT: 430 Verbal; 400 Math
o ACT: 18 Verbal; 16 Math
o CPE: 75 Reading; 75 Math; 75 English
o Compass: 70 Reading; 32 Writing
o Accuplacer: 55 Reading; 60 Writing

2. This position is eligible for a Military Salary Incentive. This incentive is for current/former service members who have served on active duty.

3. Selected candidates for this position are subject to a criminal history check, drug screen and physical examination.