Youth Program Officer II

Salary:  $ 15.16  Hourly + 5% Hazardous Pay

Position Summary:

Under general supervision of a Program Manager, provide direct supervision, care and treatment of residents who are in the custody of the Juvenile Detention Center or its programs.

Major Duties and Responsibilities Summary:

1. Maintain security, order and discipline to prevent disturbance, escapes and insure the safety of residents, staff and the community.
2. Serve as First Line Supervisor to insure shifts are fully staffed and that maintenance of units and facility security are maintained including resident searches and facility inspections.
3. Conduct and participate with in-service training and staff development programs.
4. Assist in training, assigning, and supervising subordinate staff.
5. Evaluate, recommend and implement programs to educate residents in daily living skills, social skills and work/study habits.
6. Counsel residents in-group and individual sessions.
7. Review youth files/records to insure accurate, updated documentation and provide oral and written reports to the Program Manager.
8. Assign and monitor activities of residents; supervise residents in physical education and recreational activities.
9. Transport residents to court, hospitals or other facilities and service locations outside of the Juvenile Detention Center.
10. Physically restrain violent residents, and if necessary pursue residents on foot, in the case of escape attempts.
11. Assure for appropriate shift transition, including but not limited to accumulation of all pertinent documents, staffing issues, resident count and equipment and keys.
12. Initiate contacts with parents, legal guardians, Probation and Parole Officers and other agencies.

The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor Degree in law enforcement, criminology, psychology or related field and two (2) years related experience OR a combination of six (6) years post-secondary education and/or experience.
2. One year of supervisory experience is preferred.
3. Ability to understand and communicate in English.
4. Knowledge of the goals, practices and techniques of corrections.
5. Ability to train and monitor the work of subordinates.
6. Ability to maintain effective relationships with supervisors, subordinates, co-workers, residents and the general public.
7. Ability to maintain composure under duress.
8. Ability to utilize computer system and operate communication equipment.

Screening and Compliance:

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

1. Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and a background investigation.
2. Employee must undergo 120 initial hours of on-the-job training, including State Juvenile Code and "A Level" Restraint Training. Employee must undergo re-certification in these areas every six months.
3. Employee must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license by date of employment and retain a valid New Mexico driver's license while employed in this position.
4. Employee must comply with Bernalillo County safety policy requirements.

Working Conditions:

1. Duties are performed primarily indoors (90%) with some outdoor work (10%).
2. Indoor duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment. Outdoor duties typically involve transportation of residents and recreational activities with residents.
3. Work hazards or potential work hazards include possibility of personal injury from violent residents or heavy exertion activities while restraining or pursuing residents.
4. Employee may be required to do shift work.

Equipment, Tools, and Materials:

1. Utilizes computers and communication equipment on a daily basis.
2. Utilizes recreational/sports equipment, facility keys, handcuffs and shackles on a frequent basis.
3. Worker handles fire extinguishers and oxygen equipment on an occasional basis.
4. Operates a County vehicle as necessary.