People First Service Center
JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER I - 80053197
People First Service Center, West Palm Beach, Florida, United States, 33412
JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER I - 80053197
Date: Sep 24, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website. Requisition No: 861490 Working Title: JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER I - 80053197 Position Number: 80053197 NOTE:
THIS POSITION IS A POOL ANNOUNCEMENT. MULTIPLE POSITIONS WILL BE HIRED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. At DJJ our focus is to enhance public safety through high-quality effective services for youth and families delivered by world-class professionals dedicated to building a stronger, safer Florida. Working as a juvenile justice detention officer is one of the most rewarding and challenging career opportunities in the State of Florida. As an officer, your primary responsibility is to ensure public safety by providing a safe and secure environment for troubled youth in a structured setting. At DJJ, we expect youth to be accountable for their criminal actions while striving to sustain a culture that promotes dignity and respect. Our goal is to treat each youth in our care as an individual by providing the right services, at the right time, in order to shape youth to become productive citizens in society. As a detention officer, you are most often the first DJJ employee to interact with juvenile offenders. Therefore, leadership, coaching, mentoring, and a desire to work with youth are qualities that are essential. For a complete description of duties and responsibilities, please click here. Location : Palm Beach Regional Juvenile Detention Center, 1100 W. 45th Street, Building A, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407 Salary / Benefits : 104 hours of paid vacation annually 96 hours of paid sick leave annually, with unlimited accrual of unused hours 9 paid holidays, and 1 personal day each year 6 paid credit hours per term at Florida’s colleges and universities Eligible for participation in student loan debt forgiveness program Participation in one of the best group health insurance and dental plans offered by any employer Secure pension/investment plan Additional benefit options and information available Biweekly rate of pay : Minimum Biweekly Rate of Pay $1,676.76. This position includes a CAD of $92.30 bi-weekly, for a total bi-weekly rate of pay of $1,769.06. Minimum qualifications
(as stated): 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 Abide by fingerprinting and background investigations; complete required affidavits Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Knowledge:
Department policies and procedures for care, custody and control of youth; Facility Operating Procedures; Safety procedures; cleanliness Skills:
Recognizing signs of potential suicide or depression and changes in youth’s behavior; addressing youth problems Ability:
Determine level of use of force; provide constructive feedback; prepare and maintain youth supervision reports Special notes : Facilities operate 24/7/365; shifts may include rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays; overtime or double shifts may be necessary Pre-employment checks including sex offender check, background checks, and drug screening DJJ participates in E-VERIFY Driver’s license requirements and transportation of youth policies Certification within 180 days of employment; Ergometric’s IMPACT Assessment may be required for top-ranking candidates Equal Opportunity Employer; Veterans’ Preference information available; reasonable accommodations available Veterans’ Preference : Pursuant to Florida statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies. Documentation required with submission. Location : WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407 Nearest Major Market:
Palm Beach;
Nearest Secondary Market:
Miami 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
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Date: Sep 24, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website. Requisition No: 861490 Working Title: JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION OFFICER I - 80053197 Position Number: 80053197 NOTE:
THIS POSITION IS A POOL ANNOUNCEMENT. MULTIPLE POSITIONS WILL BE HIRED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. At DJJ our focus is to enhance public safety through high-quality effective services for youth and families delivered by world-class professionals dedicated to building a stronger, safer Florida. Working as a juvenile justice detention officer is one of the most rewarding and challenging career opportunities in the State of Florida. As an officer, your primary responsibility is to ensure public safety by providing a safe and secure environment for troubled youth in a structured setting. At DJJ, we expect youth to be accountable for their criminal actions while striving to sustain a culture that promotes dignity and respect. Our goal is to treat each youth in our care as an individual by providing the right services, at the right time, in order to shape youth to become productive citizens in society. As a detention officer, you are most often the first DJJ employee to interact with juvenile offenders. Therefore, leadership, coaching, mentoring, and a desire to work with youth are qualities that are essential. For a complete description of duties and responsibilities, please click here. Location : Palm Beach Regional Juvenile Detention Center, 1100 W. 45th Street, Building A, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407 Salary / Benefits : 104 hours of paid vacation annually 96 hours of paid sick leave annually, with unlimited accrual of unused hours 9 paid holidays, and 1 personal day each year 6 paid credit hours per term at Florida’s colleges and universities Eligible for participation in student loan debt forgiveness program Participation in one of the best group health insurance and dental plans offered by any employer Secure pension/investment plan Additional benefit options and information available Biweekly rate of pay : Minimum Biweekly Rate of Pay $1,676.76. This position includes a CAD of $92.30 bi-weekly, for a total bi-weekly rate of pay of $1,769.06. Minimum qualifications
(as stated): 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 Abide by fingerprinting and background investigations; complete required affidavits Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Knowledge:
Department policies and procedures for care, custody and control of youth; Facility Operating Procedures; Safety procedures; cleanliness Skills:
Recognizing signs of potential suicide or depression and changes in youth’s behavior; addressing youth problems Ability:
Determine level of use of force; provide constructive feedback; prepare and maintain youth supervision reports Special notes : Facilities operate 24/7/365; shifts may include rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays; overtime or double shifts may be necessary Pre-employment checks including sex offender check, background checks, and drug screening DJJ participates in E-VERIFY Driver’s license requirements and transportation of youth policies Certification within 180 days of employment; Ergometric’s IMPACT Assessment may be required for top-ranking candidates Equal Opportunity Employer; Veterans’ Preference information available; reasonable accommodations available Veterans’ Preference : Pursuant to Florida statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies. Documentation required with submission. Location : WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407 Nearest Major Market:
Palm Beach;
Nearest Secondary Market:
Miami 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
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