Job Description
Description The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.
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This position will receive locality premium pay ($5.228 added to the hourly rate) pursuant to 101 KAR 2:034. The locality premium pay is not considered a raise or part of base pay; rather, it is a temporary measure being taken by the department to improve recruitment and retention to meet the continuing critical staffing needs in these counties.
This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following - Maintains custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting.
- Coordinates work activities of Correctional Officers who provide transportation to youth committed to DJJ.
- Maintains accurate transportation schedule on a daily basis.
- Coordinates work activities of Correctional Officers and Youth Workers who provide transportation to youth detained to DJJ.
- Maintains accurate transportation schedule on a daily basis.
- Escorts juveniles between various institutional areas.
- Takes appropriate action during emergencies to prevent escapes and suppress disorder.
- Reviews and evaluates transportation requests to determine employee resources required providing services in the most efficient manner.
- Performs counts and/or wellness checks for juveniles.
- Monitors individuals entering and leaving institutional grounds.
- Maintains approved physical restraint technique certifications as required by DJJ policies.
- Transports DJJ juveniles to and from medical and court appointments as well as placements in other facilities.
- Uses mechanical and safety restraints when needed.
- Assists in providing support services to youth and their families, such as de-escalating youth and informing families about facilities, residential and private.
- Communicates with detention facilities statewide and other law enforcement agencies regarding youth behavior.
- Attends meetings and trainings as required.
- Maintains appropriate logs and reports as needed and ensures proper/timely maintenance on automobiles assigned to the unit.
- Maintains documentation on other vehicles used.
- Must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy; which entails two weeks on the job training, four weeks virtual training, and one-week ACT (Aikido Certified Training) at the academy training location (Louisville, Kentucky).
- Overnight lodging and travel are required for the ACT and provided by the department.
Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of experience in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice. social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders or in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program or any combination of the above.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: An Associate's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related field will substitute for six months of the required experience. A bachelor's degree from a college or university in corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement or a related major field will substitute for one year of required experience.
For the Department of Juvenile Justice, successful completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy or equivalent training program approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be twenty-one years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. For the Department of Juvenile Justice must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment.
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work environment is hazardous due to working in a state correctional facility with convicted felons or in a juvenile detention facility. May be exposed to hazards and dangers associated with operating a motor vehicle while providing transportation services.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Temporary work, Remote job, Night shift,