Youth Care Worker - Arizona Department of Economic Security

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Summary
Under close supervision, performs security work of routine difficulty to
control and care for detainees, and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions
*(Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities
Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other
characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a
comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions
in this class.)*


- - Maintains the safety and security of the staff, detainees,
visitors and facility; schedules and supervises detainee
activities and maintains discipline; may physically restrain
uncooperative or disruptive detainees and take steps to avert
fights, assaults, riots and escapes; conducts cell searches for
contraband; conducts unit safety checks; monitors cameras, fire
extinguishers and smoke detectors; inventories tools and
supplies; accounts for detainees under direct supervision;
conducts detainee counts to insure accuracy of total detainee
population.
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- - Provides care for detainees; dispenses and oversees meals;
provide security for the nursing staff who administers
medications and oversees detainee hygiene and showers; schedules
medical, counseling, personal and other appointments, and
conducts visiting sessions; schedules transportation for
appointments and visits outside of the facility; transports and
arranges transport for detainees; documents all transports;
delivers mail and allows detainees to make personal and legal
phone calls.
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- - Conducts booking and release of detainees; searches detainees;
collects and inventories property; completes fingerprints and
photos; completes booking forms; upon release, returns all
property and notifies victims; distributes records
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- - Interviews and classifies all new detainees; researches and
assesses criminal history and capabilities; assesses
compatibility of each new detainee with others in the facility
and assigns cells; re-classifies and re-arranges housing as
required by detainee behavior; may supervise and monitor
offenders detained under electronic surveillance program.
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- - Responds to emergency and non-emergency radio calls;
interrogates and communicates with victims, witnesses and
suspects in incidents; identifies and collects evidence;
completes detailed reports and required paperwork.
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- - Testifies at court hearings and prepares reports and materials
requested and subpoenaed by the courts.
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- Identifies, attends and conducts training and educational programs
and seminars.
Knowledge and Skills


- - Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations
governing correctional institutions.
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- - Knowledge of search, transportation, detainment and restraint
methods and procedures.
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- Knowledge of human behavior and various social, economic and
cultural backgrounds.
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- Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
Desirable Qualifications
High School Diploma or G.E.D.; AND successful completion of Juvenile
Detention Officer Academy; AND valid drivers license; must be at leas
21 years of age; must be able to successfully pass polygraph, drug test,
fingerprinting, physical and psychological test.