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Bonner County Job Description

Title: Juvenile Detention Officer

Department: Justice Services

Supervisor: Juvenile Detention Manager

Supervision Exercised: NONE

Job Description Revision: 7/21/22

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

Essential Functions:

? Intakes inmates and conducts booking procedure for incarceration upon apprehension. Includes obtaining

personal and medical information and faxing such information to the appropriate agencies, fingerprints,

pictures, placement, and all other related activities.

? Keeps records and maintains awareness regarding the number of inmates held at any given time. Tracks and is

aware of inmate behavior as it pertains to inmate attitudes, emotions and well-being, and logs unusual

behavior.

? Maintains inmate control, especially in cases where tensions arise among inmates, in a professional manner.

Conducts regular bed checks or head counts throughout the shift. Completes reports regarding unusual

incidents that take place during the shift.

? Interfaces with medical personnel and law enforcement officers as needed regarding the physical wellness or

other considerations of inmates (e.g., special diets, allergies, and psychological or personality disorders).

Inquiries about prescriptions, assists medical staff and passes appropriate medications to inmates.

? Oversees inmate preparation for daily activities (e.g., school release, job release, etc.). Tracks all supplies and

equipment provided to inmates, including all school supplies, supplies for personal hygiene, etc.

? Conducts periodic searches and shake-downs of inmate clothing, living areas, cells and other locations. Searches

all residents coming into and leaving the facility.

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? Oversees activities of inmates to ensure appropriateness. Supervises the cleaning of the detention center to

ensure effectiveness and to moni tor detainee behavior. Supervises and directs work crews as assigned.

? Maintains regular communication with management and court officials regarding inmate status. Informs co-

workers and supervisors regarding any changes in policy or procedure regarding inmates.

? Provides meal delivery and pick up for detained juveniles at the County facilities.

? Communicates with dispatch center and prepares all necessary paperwork related to the transport of inmates.

Transports residents to court or other locations within the state as ordered by the courts.

? Roves cell area to ensure security and to enforce rules among inmates.

? Must have knowledge of Juvenile Corrections Act and any Federal, State and local laws and rules pertaining to

Juvenile Detention Centers.

? Must interact with inmates in a way that enhances safety of the facility while encourages the personal growth

of the juveniles.

? Interacts with Juvenile Probation Officers on a regular basis to ensure consistency to the juveniles in custody.

? Conducts searches of juveniles upon