Juvenile correctional officer

Code 5413.1

Juvenile correctional officers monitor and provide security to juvenile offenders. They ensure the safety of the facility compliant with rules and regulations, compile reports on the daily activities as well as in the case of incidents, and report unusual activity. They also supervise rehabilitation procedures of the offenders.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • law enforcement
  • correctional procedures
  • illegal substances
  • legal use-of-force

Skills and competences

  • apply knowledge of human behaviour
  • escort defendants
  • identify security threats
  • patrol areas
  • mentor individuals
  • undertake inspections
  • restrain individuals
  • oversee rehabilitation process

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