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Juvenile Detention Officer

Juvenile Detention Officer is responsible for the daily operation of the detention center. Juvenile Detention Officers provide a safe, secure, and caring environment for up to 36 juveniles ages 10-18. They will work a scheduled shift and be on-call as needed to accommodate officer(s) sick calls and facility emergencies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Intake: Obtain paperwork, from the arresting agency or detaining court, to document the legality of the detention. Collect and inventory all personal property, log the inventory into the computer, and place personal property in property room. Complete a thorough search of the resident and have him/her complete a shower. Dress out the resident in detention clothing. Issue the resident personal hygiene supplies and linens. Explain the rules of the center and have the resident sign the rule sheet indicating that they understand the rules. Explain the various procedures of the center such as special requests, grievances, visitation, telephone calls, school, and the daily schedule. Explain the rights of the detainees.

Booking: Enter data into the computer using the detention center's intake program. This information includes the detainees' personal information and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the juveniles' parents. It also contains information on charges, court dates, name of juvenile's attorney, and name of juvenile's DHS caseworker, bond, special conditions for release, and the names of court officer(s) involved with the juvenile. Notify the juvenile's parents of detention and make arrangements for them to visit the juvenile. Make arrangements for parents to sign consent for medical care form and the consent to counseling form. Complete an intake medical questionnaire. Notify the nurse of any medical issues or medications.

Officer(s) Station and Security Control Panel: All officer(s) must be able to use the equipment in the Officer(s) Station. This equipment includes a computer for writing reports and documenting information about the residents; the watch tour system for documenting room checks; handheld two-way radios; the officer(s) log book (notebook with information about releases, restriction, officer(s) schedule, changes, officer(s) arriving and departing, transports, equipment that needs repair or has been repaired, visitation, and resident privileges); resident files; multi-line telephone; voicemail system; inmate telephone and smoke/fire detection control panel. All officer(s) must be able to use the Security Control Software that controls video cameras, two-way audio devices, intercoms, and security doors.

Supervision of Residents: Officer(s) use a combination of video surveillance and direct supervision to constantly monitor every juvenile. Direct supervision means that the officer(s) is in the classroom, residential and activity areas with the juveniles. This type of interaction allows officer(s) to build relationships, assess behavior, set limits, provide consequences, and assist residents who have special needs. The only time when officer(s) does not visually monitor residents is when they are in their sleeping rooms, in the shower, or using their toilets. Officer(s) is required by Arkansas' Juvenile Detention Standards, to physically observe residents who are in their sleeping rooms at least once every fifteen minutes. If a resident is suicidal or agitated then they are required to observe that juvenile every five minutes. Residents in the segregation area are continuously observed via camera and intercom systems in addition to the 15 and/or 5 minute checks. Officer(s) makes sure residents are following the daily schedule. Officer(s) supervises sick call, religious activities, school activities, visitation (both contact and non-contact visits), meetings between resid