Supervises juveniles held in secure detention and assists in providing services for their care. Work involves maintaining a secure and safe environment; enforcing the policies and procedures established for the Northwest Regional Juvenile Detention Center; in accordance with laws and regulations governing secure detention of juveniles demonstrating leadership by being a positive role model for youth and treating all persons with dignity and respect.

• Manages and interacts with juveniles, individually or in groups, in order to provide a positive rehabilitative influence
  • Observes and documents individual and group behaviors on a daily basis
  • Admits and discharges juveniles, records all necessary information, and maintains required documentation
  • Screens and evaluates juveniles for signs of abuse, behavioral problems, alcohol and drug abuse or withdrawal, security risk and psychological needs
  • Enforces regulations and behavior management policies related to the security and operation of the facility
  • Complies with all procedures and schedules for meals, laundry, cleaning, maintenance, and inspections
  • Identifies and takes appropriate action with all juveniles that appear mentally or physically ill
  • Receipts, verifies, and dispenses resident medications as instructed
  • Provides and supervises juveniles' access to educational and recreational activities
  • Distributes meals, clothing, and linens
• Provides transportation to juveniles for court and off-site appointments and activities
• Provide case management services to juveniles in the 180 Program
  • Conduct home, school and work site visits
  • Coordinate juvenile's daily program activities
• Performs related duties as required or directed

• High school diploma or its equivalent (GED), and one of the following:
  • Two (2) years of work experience providing care, supervision or custody of children within juvenile justice, group home, shelter care or foster care environments; or work experience within the juvenile justice system, or
  • Post high school training from a recognized college or university with several courses in social work, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field
• No federal felony or of any offense which if committed in Wisconsin could be punished as a felony unless the applicant has been granted an absolute and unconditional pardon.
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older upon appointment

• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment checks:
  • Criminal and Caregiver background checks
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Psychological examination
  • Drug screening
  • Finger printing and with a search of local, state, and national fingerprint records
  • Background Investigation
• Possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License, private vehicle for work related travel, acceptable driving record, and provide proof of vehicle insurance $100,000/$300,000.
• Must satisfactorily complete the 160-hour Basic Juvenile Detention Officer Training and Exam within 12 months of hire in order to be eligible for continued employment, in accordance with requirements of state administrative rules
• As a condition of continued employment, will be required to complete 24 hours of annual recertification training.