JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFF SUPV - SE - 80039238
Myflfamilies, Ocala, FL, United States
JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFF SUPV - SE - 80039238
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Date: Apr 24, 2026
Requisition No: 874619
Working Title: JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFF SUPV - SE - 80039238
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify website.
Location
Marion Regional Juvenile Detention Center, 3040 NW 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34475
Salary
Minimum Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,830.32 (In accordance with current spending restrictions, if the appointment is an internal promotion, the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher.)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
This is a highly responsible position in the criminal justice system. The employee is expected to perform all duties in an optimally responsible manner, demonstrate leadership by being a positive role model for staff, youth, and the community, and treat all persons with dignity and respect.
Responsible for adhering to agency or facility policies and procedures. Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for youth, themselves, and other staff. Ensures the maintenance of an environment which is safe and creates an atmosphere that has “zero tolerance” for detained youth escapes, detainee abuse, sexual harassment, and inappropriate conduct by the staff with the detained youth (Red Flag Behavior). Assists in the operation of a secure detention center, assuring the safe and secure custody of all assigned detained youth while ensuring that all detained youth are provided their constitutional rights with special concern for legal, medical and mental health issues.
Assists the supervisor to ensure that the detained youth’s services and programming are in compliance with court orders, rules, departmental policies and procedures, and Quality Assurance standards.
Successfully completes training requirements to maintain proficiency on the proper methods for dispensing medications to the youth. Distributes medication in the absence of a designated medical health authority or a facility nurse.
Performs duties in Master Control, admissions, releases, and transportation, as necessary.
Supervises youth in all activities and maintains control of detained youth by giving directives, counseling and/or utilizing appropriate levels of verbal or physical use of Protective Action Response (PAR) as needed to properly control detained youth in accordance with departmental and facility policies and procedures.
Inspects facility, youth, visitors and packages delivered to the facility for contraband.
Trains and/or coaches employees concerning their duties and orients them concerning facility policies and procedures.
In the absence of the supervisor, assumes acting supervisor’s role.
Writes reports and prepares required records regarding incidents, detained youth movement and noteworthy information, and ensures the documentation of all violations of facility operating procedures, rules and regulations, and state and federal statutes. Prepares detained youth for court appearances, and transports and escorts detained youth to medical, criminal justice, social services and judicial facilities as needed according to departmental and facility policies and procedures.
Uses security and emergency equipment to ensure the safety and security of the detained youth and the facility.
Completes 10‑minute checks, 5‑minute checks or Constant Sight and Uninterrupted Sound Supervision for every detained youth confined to room confinement or designated as suicidal.
Assesses and analyzes information available through the Juvenile Justice Information System.
Initiates and maintains detained youth counts as directed by departmental and facility operating procedures and policies.
Attends and successfully completes all training required by DJJ’s Direct Care Training Policy and other training as assigned and required. In an emergency, will utilize Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid techniques and procedures taught during certification training.
Attends required meetings.
Maintains a valid Driver License and reports any change to the supervisor within 72 hours. Will not knowingly drive a state vehicle or use a private vehicle on state business if the license is revoked, suspended, or subject to curtailment of use.
This position must comply with the requirements set forth in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Prompt Payment Compliance Law.
Performs other related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers.
Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records.
Ability to effectively work with youth, co‑workers, supervisors, and the public.
Knowledge of good hygiene.
Knowledge of the Department and facility policies and procedures.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in a timely manner.
Ability to determine the appropriate level of force.
Ability to observe changes in youth’s behaviors.
Ability to provide constructive feedback to correct behavior.
Knowledge of good housekeeping tasks relative to maintaining the sanitary conditions of the facility.
QUALIFICATIONS
Be at least 19 years of age.
Be a high school graduate or its equivalent as determined by the department.
Not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement, or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
Not be ineligible for employment under Florida law regarding felony or misdemeanor convictions involving perjury or false statement after September 30, 1999.
Abide by all provisions of S. 985.644 (1), regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements for personnel.
Execute and submit to the department an affidavit-of-application form, adopted by the department, attesting to compliance with the above sub‑paragraphs. The affidavit must be executed under oath.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1‑866‑663‑4735) in advance.
SPECIAL NOTES
All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local and national), and pre‑employment drug screening for direct care positions.
DJJ participates in E‑Verify (Employment Eligibility).
When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out‑of‑state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason are not acceptable. Licenses that have corrective lenses restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.
Positions that include the transportation of youth require a valid driver’s license and a three‑year acceptable driving record as defined in FDJJ Policy 1920.
Successful candidate must be certified in accordance with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Direct Care Training Policy, or obtain such certification within 180 days of employment.
For candidate not currently in the state system as a direct care worker for DJJ at the time of application, the top‑ranking candidate(s) after the interview will be required to take and pass Ergometric’s IMPACT Assessment and Training Test within six months of initial testing.
Pursuant to Florida law, the general staffing of a facility must be in accordance with the male and female ratio of the juvenile population.
EEO STATEMENT
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.
DRUG‑FREE WORKPLACE
The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable‑suspected drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.
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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:
Date: Apr 24, 2026
Requisition No: 874619
Working Title: JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFF SUPV - SE - 80039238
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify website.
Location
Marion Regional Juvenile Detention Center, 3040 NW 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34475
Salary
Minimum Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,830.32 (In accordance with current spending restrictions, if the appointment is an internal promotion, the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher.)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
This is a highly responsible position in the criminal justice system. The employee is expected to perform all duties in an optimally responsible manner, demonstrate leadership by being a positive role model for staff, youth, and the community, and treat all persons with dignity and respect.
Responsible for adhering to agency or facility policies and procedures. Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for youth, themselves, and other staff. Ensures the maintenance of an environment which is safe and creates an atmosphere that has “zero tolerance” for detained youth escapes, detainee abuse, sexual harassment, and inappropriate conduct by the staff with the detained youth (Red Flag Behavior). Assists in the operation of a secure detention center, assuring the safe and secure custody of all assigned detained youth while ensuring that all detained youth are provided their constitutional rights with special concern for legal, medical and mental health issues.
Assists the supervisor to ensure that the detained youth’s services and programming are in compliance with court orders, rules, departmental policies and procedures, and Quality Assurance standards.
Successfully completes training requirements to maintain proficiency on the proper methods for dispensing medications to the youth. Distributes medication in the absence of a designated medical health authority or a facility nurse.
Performs duties in Master Control, admissions, releases, and transportation, as necessary.
Supervises youth in all activities and maintains control of detained youth by giving directives, counseling and/or utilizing appropriate levels of verbal or physical use of Protective Action Response (PAR) as needed to properly control detained youth in accordance with departmental and facility policies and procedures.
Inspects facility, youth, visitors and packages delivered to the facility for contraband.
Trains and/or coaches employees concerning their duties and orients them concerning facility policies and procedures.
In the absence of the supervisor, assumes acting supervisor’s role.
Writes reports and prepares required records regarding incidents, detained youth movement and noteworthy information, and ensures the documentation of all violations of facility operating procedures, rules and regulations, and state and federal statutes. Prepares detained youth for court appearances, and transports and escorts detained youth to medical, criminal justice, social services and judicial facilities as needed according to departmental and facility policies and procedures.
Uses security and emergency equipment to ensure the safety and security of the detained youth and the facility.
Completes 10‑minute checks, 5‑minute checks or Constant Sight and Uninterrupted Sound Supervision for every detained youth confined to room confinement or designated as suicidal.
Assesses and analyzes information available through the Juvenile Justice Information System.
Initiates and maintains detained youth counts as directed by departmental and facility operating procedures and policies.
Attends and successfully completes all training required by DJJ’s Direct Care Training Policy and other training as assigned and required. In an emergency, will utilize Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid techniques and procedures taught during certification training.
Attends required meetings.
Maintains a valid Driver License and reports any change to the supervisor within 72 hours. Will not knowingly drive a state vehicle or use a private vehicle on state business if the license is revoked, suspended, or subject to curtailment of use.
This position must comply with the requirements set forth in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Prompt Payment Compliance Law.
Performs other related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers.
Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records.
Ability to effectively work with youth, co‑workers, supervisors, and the public.
Knowledge of good hygiene.
Knowledge of the Department and facility policies and procedures.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in a timely manner.
Ability to determine the appropriate level of force.
Ability to observe changes in youth’s behaviors.
Ability to provide constructive feedback to correct behavior.
Knowledge of good housekeeping tasks relative to maintaining the sanitary conditions of the facility.
QUALIFICATIONS
Be at least 19 years of age.
Be a high school graduate or its equivalent as determined by the department.
Not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement, or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
Not be ineligible for employment under Florida law regarding felony or misdemeanor convictions involving perjury or false statement after September 30, 1999.
Abide by all provisions of S. 985.644 (1), regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements for personnel.
Execute and submit to the department an affidavit-of-application form, adopted by the department, attesting to compliance with the above sub‑paragraphs. The affidavit must be executed under oath.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1‑866‑663‑4735) in advance.
SPECIAL NOTES
All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local and national), and pre‑employment drug screening for direct care positions.
DJJ participates in E‑Verify (Employment Eligibility).
When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out‑of‑state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason are not acceptable. Licenses that have corrective lenses restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.
Positions that include the transportation of youth require a valid driver’s license and a three‑year acceptable driving record as defined in FDJJ Policy 1920.
Successful candidate must be certified in accordance with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Direct Care Training Policy, or obtain such certification within 180 days of employment.
For candidate not currently in the state system as a direct care worker for DJJ at the time of application, the top‑ranking candidate(s) after the interview will be required to take and pass Ergometric’s IMPACT Assessment and Training Test within six months of initial testing.
Pursuant to Florida law, the general staffing of a facility must be in accordance with the male and female ratio of the juvenile population.
EEO STATEMENT
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.
DRUG‑FREE WORKPLACE
The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable‑suspected drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.
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