A Juvenile Officer works with incarcerated minors and those who are charged with crimes and awaiting trials. The job description entails ensuring the well-being of the minor and fellow officers and providing security to the facility. Work activities relating to the post are listed on the Juvenile Officer Resume as – maintaining a safe environment for incarcerated youth and fellow officers, escorting inmates, breaking up physical altercations, conducting searches for contraband concealed in inmates’ clothing, bodies, and cells; documenting inmates’ behaviors and to help the medical professionals and counselors perform their job duties.
Helpful skills for those interested in this field include – strong interpersonal and communication skills, public speaking abilities, and multicultural skills. Those looking to become one should be able to meet the age and citizenship requirements, and also be free from any sort of felony charges. The applicant is expected to pass the physical fitness test, written examination, and interview. Though there isn’t any direct study related to this field, relevant qualifications in juvenile justice, sociology, ethics, psychology, and constitutional law are useful.
Objective : Responsible for Reviewing, and properly applying information found in youth records that are related to the youth's health and safety and to the security of the facility; provides appropriate information to other staff; complies with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and prepares and maintains records, forms, and reports.
Skills : Bilingual, Organizational, Customer Service, Communications, Microsoft Word & Excel, Management.
Description :
Served as a youth supervisor with responsibility for the safety, personal conduct, care, and rehabilitation of the youth.
Assumed responsibility for the custody and care of youth through knowledge of and adherence to laws, rules, regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures governing.
Searched for contraband and provides security; counts, feeds, and supervises assigned youth in dormitories, classroom areas, and other areas; and performs security of various assigned areas.
Provided custody and security of assigned youth including constantly observing actions of youth for prolonged periods.
Performed pat and strip searches of youth, physically restrain, and secures sometimes assaultive youth.
Transferred and transported youth, on foot and in vehicles and other forms of transportation.
Exhibited strong management skills.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
B.A. In Psychology
Juvenile Officer Resume
Summary : As a Juvenile Officer, responsible for Assuring the welfare of juvenile detainees and ensures the security of the area in accordance with policies and procedures; observes and monitors assigned detainees at all times and in all activities; performs physical searches (such as pat-downs and strip searches).
Skills : Microsoft Office, Bosh Security Systems, Ca Guard Card, Crisis Intervention Certified.
Description :
Performed work of moderate difficulty in maintaining the health, welfare, and discipline of juvenile detainees in the juvenile center and/or other assigned facilities.
Performed area searches of detainees' rooms and common areas; physical restraints of detainees if necessary.
May applied mechanical restraints determines rule infractions, and takes appropriate actions, reports violations and incidents.
Maintains incident and disciplinary reports and daily logs; issues meals, clothing, bedding, and personal items to detainees.
Processed new arrivals into detention facilities, and testify and court hearings.
Assisted administrators in writing policies and procedures for this facility.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
BS In Sociology
Juvenile Officer Resume
Summary : Provides probationary supervision for a caseload of offenders; reviews court records and court orders: determines obligations of offenders; conducts intake interviews; collects and records case intake data.
Skills : Microsoft Programs, Planning Skills.
Description :
Organized and complete case files for detectives, which were presented to the Avoyelles Parish District Attorney for prosecution.
Entered offense and arrest report files into the APSO Data Tracking System for official and historical tracking.
Transcribed taped statements for entry into case files, typed and filed affidavits and arrest warrants pertaining to criminal arrest and subsequent prosecution.
Wrote official Offense and Arrest reports, which were incorporated into case files.
Registered, tracked, and maintained current files pertaining to addresses of convicted parish sex offenders.
Conducted child physical, sexual, and domestic abuse investigations, which included taped interviews from victims, witnesses, and suspects, also contacted reported victims of domestic abuse reports for status updates.
Planned and directed office activities to achieve organizational goals consistent with established objectives and policies.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Tandem
Juvenile Officer Resume
Objective : Seeking a challenging and responsible position working with youth, families, and or individuals in a similar social work setting where education and experience can be utilized.
Enforced rules and maintained daily reports on youth.
Supervised juveniles while ensuring a safe and secure environment while awaiting a court appearance.
Conducted educational activities and training for the teens.
Documented each youth's daily involvement and/or disciplinary actions.
Tracked teen's daily or weekly progress.
Assisted youth with letters to judges and treatment team leaders.
Provided youth with positive role modeling and mentoring.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
B.A In Criminology/Sociology
Juvenile Officer Resume
Objective : Juvenile Officer is responsible for the supervision of juveniles within the Department. This includes handling cases involving juveniles in the juvenile justice system and providing a safe environment to juveniles and staff.
Skills : CDL With Air Brake Endorsement, Planning Skills.
Description :
Oversee the security of the facility along with the well-being of the juvenile inmates.
Maintain order and ensure the safety and security in such setting correctional, ensure facility security by routinely inspecting buildings, living quarters, and packages for contraband.
Monitor inmates who have a special risk or security status and enforce facility rules and regulations.
Reporting disruptive or disturbing behavior and security breaches and trained and prepared to handle emergencies.
Fights, fires, escapes, and other situations must be dealt with calmly and according to procedure and regulations.
Conducted headcounts to ensure that each prisoner was present.
Monitored conducted of prisoners in housing units, and during work and recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape and violence.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
MA In Public Administration
Juvenile Officer Resume
Headline : Also, have very good customer service experience. finance, math skills, office environment, independent judgment, maintain various documents providing custody, care, and control of inmates in a rehabilitative institution or facility in accordance with established regulations and procedures, Also supervising, investigating, assessing, counseling, and monitoring offenders as a juvenile officer.
Skills : Proficient With Adobe Suite And Microsoft Office, Interpersonal Skills.
Description :
Responsible for supervision of Family Division Staff.
Responsible for supervising a caseload of juvenile delinquents.
Created and supervised Youth Fitness Academy.
Care custody control of juveniles in lock up Shift Managers.
Inspected conditions of locks, window bars, grilles, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
Recorded information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidences of inmate disturbance, and keep daily logs of prisoner activities.
Investigated juvenile offenders, maintained juvenile records, interviewed juveniles, parents, and guardians to attempt to obtain assistance for juveniles and families.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
HS Diploma
Juvenile Officer Resume
Headline : Seeking a Juvenile Correctional Officer position within a highly established organization in which my skills can be enhanced to benefit the organization.
Skills : Coordinating, Planning, Managing, Strong Leadership, Team Player.
Description :
Presented to the superior court judges for the facility year-end reports.
Assisted both the director and assistant director in the hiring process as the department doubled in size in a short period of time.
Organized and implemented programs that are still in effect today in regards to drug and alcohol awareness, abuse and neglect awareness, life skills, social skills, and a multitude of issues that plagues today's youth.
Received competency-based introductory training in various methodologies used in the residential and community service treatment programs.
Provided youth supervision and implements group and individual treatment plans.
Assigned offenders in maintaining sanitary living conditions in a correctional facility.
Establishes and maintains an orderly and secured living, working, and educational environment for youth offenders within the guidelines established.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
HS Diploma
Juvenile Officer Resume
Headline : Juvenile Officer is responsible for building positive relationships with the community, increasing public awareness of the juvenile justice system, and providing support to families.
Provide a safe environment for the habilitation and custody of youth without endangering private citizens and other residents, staff, and property.
Supervising juveniles in detention facilities to ensure their safety and welfare, and transporting juveniles between jails, medical institutions.
Supervised minors in the custody of the county.
Report writing was a daily routine.
Take in juveniles.
Monitor juveniles every 15 minutes.
Clean Facility.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
HS Diploma
Juvenile Officer Resume
Headline : Juvenile Officer is responsible for taking care of the children through their time of transition. This includes providing a safe and nurturing environment to help them adjust to becoming an adult.
Skills : Fast/Adaptive Learning, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Statistical Analysis, Budgeting.
Description :
Organized and filed paperwork.
Data entry, drafted petitions, meeting with juveniles, administering urine analysis, transporting juveniles.
Attended court on various juveniles.
Animated processing, classification, and monitoring transportation of inmates.
Monitor youth according to p[olicies by preventing escape violence transport.
Supervised Maintained documentation and progress charts on each client.
Provided safety, security, custodial care, & surveillance of assigned youth.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
HS Diploma
Juvenile Officer Resume
Headline : Juvenile Officer is responsible for administrative and leadership roles within the Juvenile Services Department. This person is expected to be an authoritative leader and mentor to youth in the juvenile justice system.
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