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State of Hawaii

Job Description

Youth Corrections Officer

(Position Description, Class Specification & Minimum Qualification Requirements)

Sensory: Read reports, observe wards and activities on facility grounds;

distinguish colors in locating contraband and in inspecting property; listen for

unusual sounds.

Coordination and Dexterity: Use handcuffs and leg chains; lock and unlock

doors; close gates rapidly in emergencies; perform searches.

Strength and Stamina: Restrain/subdue wards; break up fights; carry wards to

seclusion room or other locations; walk and stand prolonged hours; and work

double shifts.

Mobility: Chase and apprehend escaping wards and participate in manhunts.

Prerequisite Qualifications Required for the Full Performance Level

In addition to the qualifications required at the entry level:

Experience and Essential Knowledge and Abilities: One (1) year work

experience as an entry level Youth Corrections Officer, which demonstrated

knowledge of departmental administrative rules and regulations, department and

facility policies and procedures; Standards of Conduct; Inmate Handbook rules;

confidential procedures; classification of wards; procedures related to safety and

security, fire safety, emergency response, use of restraints, transporting wards,

contraband; effective communication techniques used in required reports, in

conducting interviews and investigations, in supervising wards in confinement, and

in working with employees and visitors; and the ability to supervise wards in

various activities; perform all post duties in accordance with applicable rules,

regulations, policies and procedures; respond appropriately to crisis and

emergency situations; observe and report on ward behavior; discuss problems and

concerns with wards; encourage and discipline wards; investigate ward

misconduct; exchange information with other staff; communicate with supervisor

through oral and wriffen reports.

Experience: One (1) year work experience as an entry level Youth Corrections

Officer.

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