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Youth Corrections Officer

State of Hawaii

Job Description

Youth Corrections Officer

(Position Description, Class Specification & Minimum Qualification Requirements)

Entry Level Work

CO-4

3.607

Full Performance Work

CO-6

3.608

Function and Location

Maintains care, custody and control, and assist in the adjustment and redirection of

juvenile wards in a youth correctional setting and performs security duties for an

assigned post. The position works in a setting requiring 24-hour coverage and may be

required to work any shift and weekends and holidays.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Perform the duties of an assigned post; supervise ward activities, e.g., during

classes, recreation, therapy, meals, performance of chores, personal hygiene,

medical exams, in housing, etc.; and during movement of wards to and from

authorized destinations.

Patrol assigned area; maintain order and discipline; take headcounts;

anticipate/prevent arguments, fights, escapes, injuries and properly damage;

moderate arguments and break up fights; and assist in searches for escapees.

Make regular inspection of the assigned post area and report observations of

hazard to the security, health and safety of wards, staff and the general public to

the supervisor; and follow up as required.

Conduct searches of wards, packages, vehicles, housing, facility grounds and

other assigned areas for contraband.

Write timely, clear, legible, complete and accurate reports of incidents and unusual

activity, other written reports, logs and requests (supply, repair) in a timely manner

and in compliance with departmental policy as required or as directed.

Observe wards’ behavior and report changes in behavior to the supervisor or other

professional staff; discuss problems and concerns with wards; encourage proper

behavior and motivate wards in the performance of activities; reprimand and

discipline wards as necessary; and investigate allegations of ward misconduct.

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