Juvenile detention officer vs jail officer

Differences between juvenile detention officer and jail officer duties and responsibilities

Juvenile detention officer example responsibilities.

• Manage booking area and process all non-English speaking detainees; streamline process and reduce confrontational situations through effective communication and leadership.
• Attend regular training and maintain appropriate certifications such as CPR, first aid, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention.
• Provide counseling, guidance, and assessment services for juvenile rehabilitation in a youth detention facility.
• Operate and log information into JIS data system.
• Gain several certifications including CPR.
• Document program activities, monitors security operations, and performs a variety of administrative duties design to facilitate juvenile rehabilitation.
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Jail officer example responsibilities.

• Job description includes booking in and managing inmates in correctional facility.
• Administer first aid and CPR whenever necessary.
• Experience and certification in VCIN, and CPR.
• Run and enter information into NCIC computer network as needed.
• Patrol assign areas for evidence of unauthorize activities, infractions of rules, unsatisfactory attitudes or unsatisfactory adjustment of inmates.
• Operate and monitor CCTV, fire suppression and intrusion alarms and systems.
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