Juvenile Detention Transportation Officer- Part Time

Full Job Description

The Family Court of St. Louis County is hiring for a Part Time (24 hours per week) Juvenile Detention Transportation Officer position within the Detention Department.

The Part-Time Juvenile Detention Transportation Officer is responsible for the secure and safe transportation of juvenile detainees between detention facilities, court appearances, medical appointments, and other approved destinations.

This position also includes the supervision of juvenile residents within the detention facility, ensuring the safety of the youth, staff, and the public while maintaining strict compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.

Work is performed under the general supervision of a Detention Supervisor and reviewed through reports, observations, and supervisory conferences for adherence to department policies and the effective accomplishment of objectives.

3 days per week 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

Salary: $21.49/Hourly This position receives 10% addition to pay. Position is eligible for 10% shift differential when working second or third shifts.
After successful completion of the probationary period, employees become eligible for annual merit increases based on performance appraisal ratings contingent upon budgetary availability.

Requirements

The Part-Time Juvenile Detention Transportation Officer is responsible for the safe, secure, and professional transportation of juvenile residents to and from various locations, including courts, detention centers, medical facilities, and other approved destinations.

Officers plan and execute all aspects of each transport assignment, which includes inspecting and preparing the transport vehicle, searching the vehicle and security equipment, determining appropriate types and levels of restraints, and considering any special security or medical needs of the resident.

During transport, officers maintain constant supervision and enforce all safety and security protocols.

They conduct searches of juveniles and their property prior to transport to ensure contraband-free travel.

Officers are required to complete all related documentation accurately and in a timely manner, including transport logs, incident reports, and other required records.

Maintaining the safety and operational readiness of assigned transport vehicles is also essential. This includes regular inspections, cleanliness, and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly.

Throughout each trip, the officer must remain alert, professional, and responsive to potential risks, ensuring the welfare of the youth and the safety of the public.

Collaborates with the Detention Center’s Duty Supervisor to support Detention Center operations. Examples:

Conduct room, unit, and/or body searches of residents.

Monitor visitation process, ensuring authorization of each visitor.

Act as backup and provide coverage for unit leaders as needed.

Treat all juveniles in accordance with their constitutional rights and Juvenile Code provisions.

Observe residents’ behavior and attitudes; maintain detailed daily logs of occurrences and general behavior.

Consult with staff, including the juvenile’s Delinquency Services Deputy Juvenile Officer, regarding juveniles’ physical or emotional needs; perform crisis intervention as needed; remain alert to suicide risk.

Maintain order and discipline among residents; escort juveniles to meals and programmed activities.

Operate security equipment such as keys, automated door controls, paging systems, and CCTV.

Conduct room, unit, and body searches.

Provide first aid

Physically restrain residents when necessary and intercede in physical altercations involving residents or staff.

Serve as a positive role model by speaking respectfully to residents, acknowledging trauma-informed care principles.

Attend staff meetings, in-service training sessions, and conferences to enhance professional development.

Remain prepared to respond to emergencies such as fires and other critical incidents.

Completes a minimum of 24 hours of approved training annually to maintain and improve professional competencies.

Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and safety of the facility.

Knowledge of Family Court policies and procedures, Mo. Juvenile Officer Standards, HR Manual, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and any applicable federal, state or local laws pertaining to juveniles.

Working knowledge of the (MAYSI) Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument.

Skill in operating a variety of security equipment.

Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing; skill in writing clear and accurate reports.

Working skill in understanding the problems, needs, and motivations of kids and families including being trauma informed.

Working skill in exercising sound judgment in working with juveniles in a secure setting.

Ability to read, understand, implement and enforce Detention Center procedures, rules, regulations, and written instructions.

Ability to handle a position of authority with clients appropriately and respectfully.

Ability to establish effective helping relationships with juvenile residents who exhibit a wide variety of social behaviors such as verbal abuse, suicidal behavior, hostility, etc.

Ability to establish effective professional relationships with Family Court management, staff, representatives from other agencies (e.g., the police, medical authorities, etc.) and the community.

Ability to make sound judgments from information gathered from a variety of sources.

Ability to physically restrain or subdue a juvenile resident when necessary and appropriate, to intercede in property destruction and to prevent escapes always at the last resort.

Ability to pass a standard physical examination.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related social/behavioral science preferred; or four years of responsible, paraprofessional social service experience working with juvenile offenders; or any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.

Additional Information

All applicants conditionally offered a permanent part-time, full-time, term or on-call position will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be bourne by the County. Applicants will also be required to submit to an extensive background and criminal record check.

EOE. Please contact the Human Resources Department at (314) 615-4471 (voice) or RelayMO 771 or 800 735-2966 if you need any accommodations in the application process, or if you would like this posting in an alternative format.