Participates in providing for the custody, safety, security, and wellbeing of juveniles detained at the County’s Juvenile Detention Center.
Conducts security/perimeter checks and detainee head counts; monitors security cameras. Monitors all movement of juveniles within the Detention Center’s facilities; maintains the orderly conduct of detainees and visitors; responds to minor disturbances and/or emergency situations.
Supervises groups of juveniles during daily recreation periods, meals, and/or other activities. Provides for the care of detainees including meals and healthcare; supplies juveniles with clean clothing and hygiene items; evaluates medical requests and coordinates treatment by medical providers.
Transports detainees to medical appointments, mental health screenings, and/or other appointments. Transfers juveniles by County vehicle to other facilities within and/or outside of the State.
Picks up and returns juveniles serving on work crews to correct destinations. Supervises the activities of juvenile and/or status offenders performing community service as assigned. Responds to inquiries and/or complaints from parents, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, mental health/social workers, medical providers, and the general public.
Prepares and maintains a variety of detention records, reports, and documentation including incident reports and case file documents.