Juvenile Detention Officer

May 21, 2024

Bonner County

FULL TIME

Bonner County Job Description
General Summary:
Provides direct supervision and maintains the security of the facility, staff and juveniles held within County facilities. Ensures the safety and security of detainees and all persons within the detention facility. Transports juveniles to and from other facilities and from other counties/states, to court hearings and other appointments as necessary. Uses physical restraint and force as needed. Errors may create situations of understaffing, wrongful placement of inmates in detention areas, potential for inmate suicide, and other potential for physical harm of oneself, others, and the initiation of legal action taken against the County. Must be able to work alternating/rotating shifts as assigned by Detention Manager.
Other Information: Incumbent performs work that involves a wide variety of work situations that involve a moderate degree of complexity. Incumbent typically works under specific and definite directions and well known procedures. Work requires the exercise of initiative, independent judgment and discretion insofar as incumbent uses discretion in defining problems, drawing conclusions and acting appropriately. Incumbent regularly interacts with the shift supervisor and detention manager while receiving regular or periodic supervision. Communicates with others both inside and outside the organization, including other employees, detainees, parents, courts, counselor, Law Enforcement Agencies, and other members of the public. Impact is usually moderate with distinct impact, typically limited to the department level and those who are incarcerated within County facilities. Work is typically performed indoors, but may involve intermittent exposure to weather and dangerous conditions while engaged and in contact with prisoners. Travel is regular, involving transport to and from other counties and extraditions from other states
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $32.48 per hour

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