Juvenile Detention Officer 0444034

Washington County • Fayetteville, AR • 2d ago

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WASHINGTON COUNTY

Job Description Juvenile Detention Officer

Washington County Courthouse, 280 North College Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 ? phone: (479) 444 1728 ? fax: (479) 444 1731

?Website: https://www.washingtoncountyar.gov/

Date Revised: June 2016

Regraded: July 2023

JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER

Job Grade: 9

Exempt: No

Safety Classification: Safety Sensitive

Department: Juvenile Detention Center - 444

Reports To: Juvenile Detention Corporal

Location: Juvenile Detention Center

SUMMARY:

The 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 the following: 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

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Job Description Juvenile Detention Officer

Washington County Courthouse, 280 North College Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 ? phone: (479) 444 1728 ? fax: (479) 444 1731

?Website: https://www.washingtoncountyar.gov/

(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) supervise sick call, religious activities, school activities, visitation (both

contact and

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