Correctional Officer Juvenile - Juvenile Detention Center
Correctional Officer Juvenile - Juvenile Detention Center
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As a Juvenile Correctional Officer you are responsible for the health welfare and programming of preadjudicated youth in a secure detention setting. The Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) is a Minnesota Department of Corrections licensed facility for youth ages 10 to 18. Residents are not sentenced but are pending disposition of their court cases. If you have a passion for working with this population in this setting and have great adaptability skills then this position may be for you.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.Location and hours:
These positions are located at the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center at 510 Park Avenue Minneapolis MN 55415. Candidates must be available to work various fulltime/parttime shifts which include days evenings overnights holidays and weekend hours. Work hours for parttime positions will be up to 20 hours/week. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefitearning employees is inperson in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
A shift differential of $1.00 per hour will be paid for nights and an additional $1.00 per hour for weekends. Facility meals are provided and a uniform allowance is given for qualifying positions.
About these position types:
These are fulltime parttime (benefit or nonbenefit earning) positions.
These positions are internally classified as a Correctional Officer Juvenile.
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To remain in compliance with OSHA candidates hired into Juvenile Correctional Officer positions are required to fit test annually for the use of a respirator. At any time Juvenile Correctional Officers may be required to be in compliance with facial hair styles that do not interfere with the proper fit of a respirator.In these positions you will:- Directly supervise the daily activities of a diverse population of youth including school attendance gym/recreation programs and activities visitation/phone calls daily hygiene and cleanliness and monitoring sleep hours.
- Serve as a mentor for residents by establishing healthy relationships modeling respectful interactions and helping youth to engage in prosocial behavior and decisionmaking.
- Foster a respectful group environment/dynamic among youth.
- Implement case plans related to identified therapeutic goals and behavioral plans.
- Set and maintain limits for youth related to the rules and expectations of the facility.
- Be responsive to the issues affecting this population including trauma histories cognitive and developmental delay chemical dependency and mental health.
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents and staff by using motivational interviewing and verbal deescalation techniques.
- Respond to emergency calls in the building and employ the appropriate use of restrictive procedures when needed to manage dysregulated youth.
- Accurately document resident activities and behaviors in log notes and critical incident reports.
- Uphold the safety and security policies of the facility including those related to resident counts searches contraband control and resident wellbeing checks.
- Deliver Evidence Based Practices by cofacilitating cognitive behavioral groups problemsolving and skills groups and monitoring residents during volunteer or contracted programs/services.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals including other JCOs supervisors managers social workers school staff medical staff probation officers and justice partners.
- Receive and release juveniles from facility; transport residents as needed with a Hennepin County vehicle.
Need to have:- One of the following:
- Two years or more 90 quarter/60 semester credits) of college or vocational/technical coursework in corrections a related criminal justice or behavioral/social science field or law enforcement.
- Related education and/or experience to equal two years or more.
- The Evidence Based Practice Corrections Professional Certificate from an approved school may be substituted for one year of relevant coursework or one year of relevant experience.
- Active military duty with an honorable discharge.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- A valid drivers license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County drivers permit.
- Ability to stand stoop bend reach run and walk both inside and outside with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice to have:- Experience:
- Serving the needs of youth in group residential setting such as DOC or DHS licensed group homes shelters or treatment programs.
- Serving the needs of youth in the community such as in secondary school settings outpatient counseling/day treatment programs or communitybased services or youth outreach programs e.g. Boys and Girls Clubs/YMCA etc.
- Working in a correctional or detention setting which involved the direct care supervision and control of residents.
- Working with customers or clients from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
- Commitment and dedication to the needs of adolescents and their families.
- Completion of an internship and/or have paid work experience for Hennepin Countys Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR) or similar jurisdiction.
- Professional goals related to corrections probation counseling or law enforcement.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of:
- Drivers of individual and interpersonal behavior in social systems.
- The impact of personal and collective trauma on individuals and communities.
- The juvenile justice system and its key stakeholders.
- Correctional Evidence Based Practices and programs.
- Cultures and customs of Hispanic/Latinx Asian American Indian African American new immigrant and/or other diverse communities.
Candidates with bilingual skills in Spanish Somali and/or Hmong are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.
About the department:
The Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR) works to enhance community safety promote community restoration and reduce the risk of reoffense. Department staff and volunteers serve Hennepin County at more than 20 service locations ranging from correctional facilities to probation reporting offices and occupational training centers. The department delivers sustainable correctional services to more than 26000 adult and juvenile clients. It is the largest community corrections organization in Minnesota. Learn more at www.hennepin/corrections.
About Hennepin County:Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities eliminate inequities and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy all people are valued and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community competitive pay a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more atThe Bridge (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.Your future. Made here.
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This posting may be used to fill current and future fulltime/parttime regular and/or limited duration Juvenile Correctional Officer vacancies at the JDC over the next several months. Some positions require enforcing security regulations rules of conduct and work rules of female residents therefore those positions must be filled by a female applicant (BFOQ).
In addition UnderMinn. Stat. 144.445 subd. 2 an applicant or employee commissioned at the Hennepin County correctional facilities (Juvenile Detention Center and Adult Corrections Facility) are required to undergo tuberculosis (TB) testing.
Under facility licensing requirements positions at the Juvenile Detention Center are also required to undergo a Department of Human Services Background Study (MS 245C.13. Convictions for certain crimes will have an effect on your ability to be hired according to the disqualification schedule listed in Minnesota Statute 245C.15. Individuals convicted for any level of Criminal Sexual Conduct are disqualified from being hired into any position within the DOCCR under the Prison Elimination Act (PREA). Other past involvement with the criminal court system will not automatically disqualify you from working at the DOCCR; individual circumstances are reviewed and evaluated confidentially. If you do not know your exact conviction information you can refer to your sentencing order or contact the county where you were convicted.
Invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience. Job offer will be contingent on passing a preemployment physical (which will include physical strength and agility test) drug test* employment history/reference check criminal background check including fingerprinting and drivers license check prior to employment.
*Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis.
If you have any questions please contact:
Talent Acquisition Division
Hennepin County Human Resources Department
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
