Detention Officer - Finney County, KS : Job Details

DescriptionSummaryThis position provides care and supervision for the youth residents of the JDC and shelter in a secure setting. This position is under the general supervision of the Detention Supervisor or in the absence of, Detention Officer Acting Supervisor and/or his/her designee.Definition and Examples of Work 90%Provide care and supervision for youth residents; complete all duties as necessary dependent upon shift and maintain necessary documentation

• Maintain security of facility through scheduled resident counts, room checks and searches, monitoring residents and visits, restraining residents, when necessary, through physical or mechanical means, and room and building security.
• Prepare and maintain confidential records and reports as needed; complete incident reports, shift summaries, and communicate information to incoming shift members.
• Admit and release residents to/from the facility and complete intakes/release/ intakes.
• Teach and counsel juveniles on various matters (e.g., personal hygiene, manners, care of clothing, discipline, health needs, relationships, management of checkbooks)
• Coordinate medical and court appointments and transport residents.
• Correctly dispense medication to juveniles.
• Fill commissary orders.
• Assist the classroom teachers as Para-professional.
• Conduct monthly tornado and fire drills.

10%Complete additional support functions

• Maintain the cleanliness of facility; perform minor maintenance and housekeeping duties, includes, but not limited to, laundry and oversight of pods and pod storage rooms.
• Participate staff meetings and complete required training each year.
• Complete monthly clothing inventory.
• Perform data entry and filling as needed to maintain records and databases.
• Complete police reports for runaway juveniles.

Additional duties may be assigned as business needs requireRequirements

• Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient in the use of customers, Microsoft Office Suite, and/or related software.
• Proficient understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to analyze situations and make sound judgments as needed in daily supervision of resident activities.
• Valid Driver's license
• Must meet all the qualifications regarding facility staff for licensure according to the regulations of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Children and Families.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications
• Ability to obtain Defensive Driving certificate
• 21 years old
• Occasional travel
• Frequent overtime
• Regular and reliable attendance onsite at work location.