Senior Officer - Juvenile Detention Center

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Senior Officer - Juvenile Detention Center

Salary

$45,701.00 - $67,909.00 Annually

Location

Community Justice Campus (CJC) - 675 Justice Way, IN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

08382

Department

Marion County Circuit and Superior Courts

Opening Date

05/03/2024

Closing Date

6/9/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Position Summary

To ensure the provision of safe, secure custody of youth detained in the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center in a humane environment by providing support to Detention Officers and Detention Officer Supervisors.  This will be implemented to assure the youths’ day-by-day and moment-by-moment physical, emotional and psychological safety. The Senior Officer substitutes for, and must be able to, perform all tasks of the positions in which they provide support.  This support will include assuming responsibility for all aspects of the operation of the facility, when assigned, as well as providing support in carrying out a variety of technical and administrative tasks related to providing safe and secure custody of youth within Marion County Juvenile Detention Center.   This position is a leadership role within the Detention Center.  There are several opportunities for Senior Officers.  *The current positions are for first and second shifts only. Plus $2.50 shift differential for 2nd shift.*

Position Responsibilities

  1. Functions in an overall supportive role in the facility technically and as a leader. Performs a variety of technical and/or administrative tasks to serve as a support to each security post within the facility.  
  2. Serves as a trusted liaison and role model. Assists in developing an overall atmosphere of care and concern for the safety and security of youth and staff.
  3. Performs the duties of the Detention Officer Supervisor as assigned when required.
  4. Performs all tasks of a Detention Officer, including: hallway coverage, visitation, unit coverage, staff breaks, central control, reception, lock-up and Receiving/Screening/Release duties as assigned.
  5. Reviews, reports and corrects situations which may be detrimental to the safety and security of youth or staff, or to the integrity of the secure perimeter of the facility. Schedules periodic contraband searches.
  6. Ensures implementation of approved facility practices, including supervision of the Behavior Management System (BMS), compliance with sanitation practices and training.
  7. Reviews all youth disciplinary actions to ensure their compliance with the Behavior Management System; arbitrates complaints from youth concerning discipline/sanctions; and serves as a neutral third party. 
  8. Communicates all policy or procedural infractions by staff or youth. Communication will include completing necessary reports and forwarding documents to the Detention Officer Supervisor.  Policy or procedural infractions include, but are not limited to: supply deficits; errors in processes; malfunctioning equipment; and concerns regarding vendors or contractual entities.
  9. Investigates and completes written reports as outlined in departmental procedures. Reporting all incidents involving: the use of confinement; attempted or actual escapes; use of force; property damage; special needs room; suicide attempts; and any other unusual incidents as defined by the Juvenile Detention Center and its’ accrediting affiliates. 
  10. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.  Two years of experience in a direct service role in detention facilities, shelter care facilities, corrections or other human service programs is strongly preferred.  Must be 25 years of age. Good knowledge base of the child welfare and juvenile justice system is preferred.  This is a leadership role within the Detention Center, therefore prior leadership experience is preferred.  Must demonstrate the ability to professionally collaborate with others, implement critical thinking skills, promote a positive working environment and operate with the highest level of confidentiality.  Strong verbal and written communication skills are required, as well as proven computer skills.  This position requires the ability to maintain strong boundaries with co-workers so that integrity and trust are not compromised.   These boundaries include social media, social situations and during work time.

Salary for this position is based on applicable, relevant experience. These opportunities are for first, second and third shifts, with shift differentials applicable for second and third shifts.  

We also offer salary enhancements for education (Associate's or Bachelor's degree) and proven bi-lingual skills (Spanish and Burmese most needed).

The Juvenile Detention Center operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Marion County residency is required within 6 months of hire date.

All rates are bi-weekly.

2023 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://media.graphassets.com/fXBSN1Q7SQu0d2T9mmrA

Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):

Basic: Employer Paid

Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)

Additional:

<25-29 $0.053

30-34 $0.075

35-39 $0.090

40-44 $0.120

45-49 $0.203

50-54 $0.330

55-59 $0.545

60-64 $0.723

65-69 $1.208

70 + $1.867

IMPORTANT PERF UPDATE:

*For more information on eligibility options, refer to Proposal 21-288 https://bit.ly/3exq8yR

1. All employees hired/rehired after 1/1/2022 have a choice to select the PERF Hybrid plan (3% + Pension) or the INPRS My Choice: Retirement Savings plan (3% + 1% Contribution). The Hybrid plan consists of two components:

Annuity Savings Account (ASA) -This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.

Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.

2. Employees hired/rehired by the City and County between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2021 will be automatically enrolled in the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan. This plan is an annuity savings account (ASA) only plan and does not have a pension component. Any service that an employee has in the My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan will not count toward the service time requirements for pension eligibility in the Hybrid Plan.

With the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan, the ASA is split up into two parts:

Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.

Part two - This consists of an additional variable rate contribution paid by the City toward your ASA. This variable rate contribution is currently 1% of your gross wages. Vesting in the value of the variable rate employer contribution will vary by length of participation. You are:

• 20 percent vested after 1 full year of participation

• 40 percent vested after 2 full years of participation

• 60 percent vested after 3 full years of participation

• 80 percent vested after 4 full years of participation

• 100 percent vested after 5 full years of participation

3. All employees hired/rehired prior to 1/1/2017 are grandfathered into PERF Hybrid plan. The Hybrid plan consists of two components:

Annuity Savings Account (ASA) -This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.

Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.

4. City Employees hired/rehired between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/21 that are members of the City AFSCME labor union can choose to enroll in either the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan or the PERF Hybrid plan. Both plans are described above. Employees have 60 days to choose which option they want, and by state law this cannot be changed. If no choice is made, the employee will then be automatically added to the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan.

The Indiana General Assembly has enacted a provision that allows public employees to make voluntary contributions in addition to the mandatory three percent (3%) contributions. Employees may contribute up to an additional ten- percent (10%) of their compensation per pay period to the annuity savings account. This means that the maximum level of contributions to the annuity savings account under this new provision is thirteen percent (13%) of an employee's compensation per pay period.

Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.

Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:

Indiana Public Retirement System

Public Employees' Retirement Fund

One North Capitol, Suite 001

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

(888) 236-3544

01
Are you at least 25 years in age?
  • Yes
  • No
02
PREA Applicant Questionnaire Pursuant to the Prison Rape Elimination Act 28 C.F.R Part 115 (PREA) this questionnaire will be completed by ALL candidates for employment within Marion County Juvenile Detention Center. Any incomplete or missing information will be considered an incomplete application unable to be processed. Omission or misrepresentation of pertinent Information related to misconduct will be grounds to immediately revoke the hiring process with Marion County Juvenile Detention Center. Have you ever been employed, contracted, or volunteered with any institutional facility? (Including but not limited to: correctional, treatment, detention, senior care, or facilities)
  • Yes
  • No
03
If you answered yes to #2, please list ALL facilities (including city and state of location) along with the date(s) that you were employed or associated with the entity:
04
To take the place of a digital signature, please list the following in the box provided: Your Name: Agency/Group: Date:
05
Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997)?
  • Yes
  • No
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Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described directly above?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
City of Indianapolis and Marion County
Address
200 E. Washington Street
CCB 1501
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204
Phone
317-327-5211