The primary responsibility of Juvenile Detention Officers is to serve as a role model and mentor to our youth. They also monitor the safety, security, and welfare of all youth under their supervision.
Using Direct Podular Supervision, the officers are assigned to work inside each living unit in close physical proximity of the youth. They observe, monitor and interact with the youth at all times and in all activities. They document observations in daily behavioral reports prepared on each youth.
Our officers are also responsible for directing the daily activities of the youth. These activities include personal hygiene, school, meal preparation, and housekeeping duties. The officers model and support the five environmental essentials through skill development of our youth, as well as Detention Center policies and rules designed to maintain a safe and secure environment for all youth, staff, and visitors. Additionally, officers work with youth when they display problematic behavior and utilize behavior as "teaching moments" to encourage youth to take accountability for their actions.
