| Job description: |
Supervise, maintain discipline and control of juvenile offenders in living quarters, at meals, in classrooms, at work sites, activities and program areas, while being escorted throughout the facility and off grounds as necessary. Closely monitor juvenile offenders segregated for punitive, protective and administrative purposes. Counsel with offenders to ensure compliance with the Behavior Management System and assist with their needs. Record all incident reports in the admissions, classification and evaluation modules (ACE) and complete required documentation prior to leaving post. Make timely referrals to professional counseling staff. Maintain proper relations with the juvenile offenders by remaining firm, fair, and consistent. Provide exterior and interior checks of all facility buildings during the shift to ensure the buildings are secure and that no unauthorized persons are inside. Patrol perimeter area either by foot or patrol vehicle in order to observe areas for violation of laws and regulations. Conduct searches for contraband in areas of responsibility, including the offenders, buildings and vehicles, to prevent the secreting of contraband and fabrication of weapons or other contraband. Conduct physical search of premises. Control items of a security nature such as radios, tools, locks, keys, mechanical restraints, medical equipment and medication. Ensure offenders know, understand and comply with the rules and regulations and enforce consequences for rule violations. Monitor deviations in juvenile offender conduct and behavior to prevent disturbances or escapes. Report incidents or behaviors that deviate from the juvenile offender’s general profile or that could cause an immediate problem. Responsible for conducting institutional counts and tabulating numbers to ensure accuracy of juvenile offender population. |