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Juvenile Detention Officers maintain order in facilities where minors are incarcerated. Common job duties highlighted on a Juvenile Detention Officer resume sample are transporting inmates, supervising them during activities, counseling juvenile offenders, encouraging group discussions, and handling disruptive behavior. Based on our collection of resumes for Juvenile Detention Officer, main job requirements are physical fitness, stamina, being able to control violent outbursts, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and teamwork. At least a high school diploma is required for this position.

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Candidate Info

5

years in workforce

5

years at this job

Juvenile Detention Officer

Promoted to Senior Officer 12/18/1999 and Shift Supervisor 10/25/2004.

Oversaw prisoner escorts, facility searches, and work detail supervision.
Entrusted with mail and visitor screening, electronic surveillance monitoring, and counseling.
Accepted additional responsibility as a fire safety officer, conducted evacuation drills for the building, guided tours for fire personal, and checked fire extinguishers.
Completed at least 40 hours of officer training per calendar year.
Responded to medical emergencies and confrontations with full responsibility for investigating, reporting and documenting events

Candidate Info

8

months in workforce

8

months at this job

BA

Criminal Justice

MS

Human Services Management

Juvenile Detention Officer (part-time)

Monitored youth in the pod in secured correctional facility
Operated mini-control for a living unit with four secured pods
Documented all activities.

Candidate Info

15

years in workforce

7

years at this job

AS

Paralegal Studies

BS

Wildlife Biology

Juvenile Detention Officer

Communication with offenders, observation and documentation of unit activity.
Conducted court support and transports
Experience in data entry, use of Microsoft Office Suite, and facility-specific
Worked in a team environment managing juvenile offenders
Completed Corrections/Detention Officer Basic Training at Montana Law
Trained in crisis prevention and intervention, generational and gender

Candidate Info

4

years in workforce

2

years at this job

HS

High School Diploma

Juvenile Detention Officer

Provides day-to-day direct supervision to youth in 24-hour detention facility
Aiding in the health, safety, and welfare of youth in compliance department policies and standards
Make critical and sound judgments and decisions during crisis or potentially dangerous situations
Conduct inspections, rounds and drills which includes room checks and physical searches of youths.
Document and inform supervisor of problems or situations encountered and actions taken

Candidate Info

28

years in workforce

9

years at this job

AS

Associate of Science

BS

Sports & Fitness Management

MA

Casework

Juvenile Detention Officer

Maintained the safety, security & discipline of juveniles who are under court custody.
Guide juveniles in the proper standards of personal conduct & behavior while in detention and under court order.
Supervise meals, family, legal and medical visits, work and recreational activities.
Conduct behavioral modifications, conduct and anger management, victim awareness, substance abuse & alcohol awareness & case management.
Prepare, maintain and update records, reports and policies.
Counsel and treat juveniles who are having difficulties entering, adjusting and/or departing detention.
Taught social skills and ensured at-risk youth has access to academic, recreational, vocational, medical, mental health counseling and religious services.
Worked in conjunction with Probation Officers & Court Officials to develop a plan to rehabilitate the youth to prevent further involvement with the court, detention and post-incarceration plans.
Wrote grants and solicited support from area organizations to implement professional growth programs for the youth.
Served as the Staff Council President; implementing programs and initiatives to inspire and encourage increased positive staff morale.

Candidate Info

14

years in workforce

3

years at this job

BA

Criminal Justice

Juvenile Detention Officer

Ensure the safety of all assigned youths while ensuring their constitutional rights.
Uses security and emergency equipment to ensure the safety and security of detained youth and facility.
Process admissions, which includes supervising and searching detained youth.
Prepares detained youth for court appearances, transports and escorts.
Detained youth to medical, criminal, and social services according to departmental and facility policy and procedures.

Candidate Info

20

years in workforce

12

years at this job

BA

Journalism

Juvenile Detention Officer

Supervise clients and maintain a safe and secure environment

Monitor client behavior and implement program behavior management procedures
Adhere to policies, procedures and directives. Monitor and supervise various program activities
Maintain and complete accurate logs and forms

Candidate Info

6

years in workforce

1

month at this job

BS

Criminal Justice

Juvenile Detention Officer I

Provides constant supervision, control and observation of youth

Maintains safety and security of the youth in a secure facility
Performs the function of master control operator and transports youth as needed
Ability to use conflict management skills

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