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Twin Falls County

Juvenile Detention Officer-FEMALE

SALARY \$21.30 Hourly LOCATION Twin Falls County, ID

JOB TYPE Full-time JOB NUMBER 202400069

DEPARTMENT Juvenile Detention OPENING DATE 11/20/2024

CLOSING DATE 12/31/2024 10:00 PM Mountain

Position Information

Apply ONLINE at www.twinfallscounty.org

The Twin Falls County Juvenile Detention Center is accepting applications for the position of Juvenile Detention Officer to

fill current vacancies and to establish an eligibility roster for future openings.

Because this is a continuous recruitment, please note that you may not be notified immediately after applying.

Shifts are from 6:00am - 6:00pm and 6:00pm - 6:00am, rotating 12 hour shifts. Applicants MUST be willing to work

weekend and holiday shifts.

Job Description

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Performs general non-sworn officer duties to ensure the safety and security of the County juvenile detention facility;

performs related work as required. The principal duties are performed in a secure corrections facility. Some latitude is

granted to the employee but work is subject to stringent state and County legal guidelines. The position includes exposure

to potential personal danger. The work is performed under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor.

Duties / Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(illustrative only and may vary by assignment)

Monitors the activities of inmates in the County juvenile detention facility to ensure the safety and security of the

facility and to ensure standards, policies, and procedures are implemented and followed;

Processes new inmates into the juvenile detention center, including ensuring charges and other documents are

correct and complete, fingerprinting, photography, physical search, drug/alcohol testing, preparing documents and

records, data entry, housing assignment, clothing issuance, inmate orientation, and related booking duties;

Coordinates inmate scheduling, including court and hearing appearances, evaluations, interviews, and related

scheduling;

Performs release duties, including checking court orders, records, and related paperwork to ensure proper

disposition; logging release data into central computer; following all release procedures and protocols; may include

installation of electronic monitoring equipment;

Monitors and logs inmate incoming and outgoing mail, telephone calls, and visitation, ensuring they meet established

and approved protocols;

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Maintains facility security by patrolling the secure areas within and around the juvenile detention center, following

policies, procedures, and established timelines;

Maintains facility security by performing physical searches of inmates and their rooms;

Monitors inmate behavior in a variety of situations, including assigned housing, classroom, exercise, dining, recreation

areas, and related secure areas;

Monitors and logs inmate activities and movements in a variety of situations, including education and recreation;

cleaning; mealtimes; showering; interactions with other inmates, teachers, officers, and counselors; contact visitation;

and telephone calls;

Administers disciplinary actions and holds inmates accountable for their actions and behavior, as needed, following

facility policies, procedures, and protocols;

Performs observation checks on inmates in their cells following prescribed time intervals, including inmates on

medical, suicide, or other status requiring more frequent checks;

Performs census count to determine facility population and that i nmates are accounted for;

Takes inventory of items and equipment (utensils, keys, radios, and other listed items) at beginning and end of shift;

Performs interior and perimeter security checks, including use of security cameras;

Transports and escorts inmates within the facility and to court hearings, legal proceedings, and other designated

appearances;

Picks up, transports, and serves inmate meals;

Delivers inmate medications and supervises its administration;

Supervises inmate hygiene, including showers, clean clothing, laundry, and procedures to prevent spread of

communicable diseases;

Determines if inmates are ill or injured and obtains medical assistance when needed, including transporting inmate

for medical attention;

Participates in ongoing training including, but not limited to, emergency responses, drills, escapes, inmate

disturbances, and related incidents;

Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with federal, state, County, and Department statutes, laws,

ordinances, policies, procedures, and safety practices.