Juvenile Detention Officer / Youth Advocate

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Twin Falls County
Juvenile Detention Officer / Youth Advocate
SALARY \$17.06 Hourly LOCATION Twin Falls County, ID
JOB TYPE Part-time JOB NUMBER 202300028
DEPARTMENT Juvenile Detention OPENING DATE 04/27/2023
CLOSING DATE 6/11/2023 10:00 PM Mountain
Position Information
This is a part-time position (19 hours or less per week). Position will be trained to work in both the Juvenile Detention
Facility and the Safe House. Both are 24/7 operations requiring coverage on nights, weekends, and holidays.

The part-time Juvenile Detention Officer / Youth Advocate will perform a variety of duties to ensure the safety, security, and
well-being of adolescents. These duties will include general non-sworn officer duties in a secure County juvenile detention
facility, as well as activities such as interacting with adolescents, cleaning, cooking, and participating in recreational
activities at the Safe House, a group home for adolescents. Some latitude is granted to the employee, but work is subject to
stringent state and County legal guidelines. The position includes exposure to potential personal danger, and the Juvenile
Detention Officer / Youth Advocate must possess patience, understanding, effective communication, life skills training, and
organizational and report writing skills. Additionally, the classification requires a valid Idaho license to transport youth to
various appointments. Work is usually performed in a secure detention facility or group home environment and is
performed under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor.
Duties / Responsibilities
Monitors the activities of inmates in the County juvenile detention facility to ensure the safety and security of the
facility and to ensure standards, policies, and procedures are implemented and followed;
Processes new inmates into the juvenile detention center, including ensuring charges and other documents are
correct and complete, fingerprinting, photography, physical search, drug/alcohol testing, preparing documents and
records, data entry, housing assignment, clothing issuance, inmate orientation, and related booking duties;
Coordinates inmate scheduling, including court and hearing appearances, evaluations, interviews, and related
scheduling;
Performs release duties, including checking court orders, records, and related paperwork to ensure proper
disposition; logging release data into central computer; following all release procedures and protocols; may include
installation of electronic monitoring equipment;
Prepares and maintains accurate, timely and complete logs, case notes, and incident reports;
Monitors and logs inmate incoming and outgoing mail, telephone calls, and visitation, ensuring they meet established
and approved protocols;
Maintains facility security by patrolling the secure areas within and around the juvenile detention center, following
policies, procedures, and established timelines;
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Maintains facility security by performing physical searches of inmates and their rooms;
Monitors inmate behavior in a variety of situations, including assigned housing, classroom, exercise, dining, recreation
areas, and related secure areas;
Monitors and logs inmate activities and movements in a variety of situations, including education and recreation;
cleaning; mealtimes; showering; interactions with other inmates, teachers, officers, and counselors; contact visitation;
and telephone calls;
Administers disciplinary actions and holds inmates accountable for their actions and behavior, as needed, following
facility policies, procedures, and protocols;
Performs observation checks on inmates in their cells following prescribed time intervals, including inmates on
medical, suicide, or other status requiring more frequent checks;
Performs census count to determine facility population and that inmates are accounted for;
Takes inventory of items and equipment (utensils, keys, radios, and other listed items) at beginning and end of shift;
Performs interior and perimeter security checks, including use of security cameras;
Transports and escorts youth and inmates within the facility and to court hearings, legal proceedings, and other
designated appearances or appointments;
Cooks and/or serves meals, assists with homework, transports youth to appointments, and engages youth in
recreational activities
Delivers inmate medications and supervises its administration;
Supervises inmate hygiene, including showers, clean clothing, laundry, and procedures to prevent spread of
communicable diseases;
Cleans the Safe House an