(Full-Time)

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Processes correspondence, court records and documents
• Locates youth and adults to serve warrants, summonses and other legal documents in the Louisville Metro area
• Assists local law enforcement with direct supervision, care, and transportation of youth

Examples of Duties

UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION

• Answers phone calls, provides information, takes messages, and routes calls
• Prepares reports, compiles evidence should legal action be taken and testifies in court
• Maintains security, order and discipline to prevent disturbance, escapes and ensure the safety of juveniles, staff, and the community
• Observes and searches juveniles and inspects and searches facilities as needed
• Initiates contact with parents, legal guardian, and other agencies
• Retains and destroys official court records according to established retention schedules, and processes records for archives
• Locates sites and addresses on maps, and researches directories and other sources to obtain current address or location of individuals
• Communicates with and explains the juvenile court and family court process and procedures to the public, and refers the public to other governmental agencies for services and assistance
• Records date, time and initials on court process documents which have been served, notes why papers could not be served, and documents disturbances and significant occurrences
• Apprehends and detains youth; operates motor vehicle to transport youth and adults to detention facilities, and children to residential facilities and hospitals; and escorts youth to court who have voluntarily surrendered
• Operates two-way radio to transmit and receive codes, information and messages
• Enters demographic information and codes into the computer, updates and edits files, locates and retrieves information, generates routine daily reports, and corrects computer data entry errors
• Compiles and files department records; completes and processes forms; maintains manual logs; duplicates and collates forms, reports, correspondence and other documents; and inventories and distributes forms and supplies
• Plans, executes and inspects all aspects of the trip for the assurance of a safe and controlled travel environment
• Responds immediately to all incidents or situations
• Observes offender activities to detect unusual or prohibited
• Follows departmental security policies and procedures
• Transports offenders, documentation, or materials between various locations
• Maintains logs or records of transport activities
• Escorts and accompanies offenders within the facilities, courthouses or during meetings
• Prepares, maintains reviews, or process various reports and documentation such as booking documents, transport logs or court documents
• Provides offender care by maintaining the cleanliness and safety of holding areas and transport vehicles
• Communicates with correctional facilities, jails, and other law enforcement agencies where offenders are being housed, giving instructions for their departure and approximate time of arrival
• Follows established procedures and protocols during offender transport including maintaining a secure environment
• Reviews, handles, distributes, and verifies all related travel and court documents including offender identification
• Prepares and maintains written records and reports
• Trains and provides instruction to transportation officers in assigned duties
• Uses restraining devices for the security and transport of offenders
• Counsels and observes offenders as appropriate to maintain a stable environment and detect unusual or prohibited behavior that could be a threat
• Contacts federal, state, and local Police agencies and Sheriffs offices?
• Transports juveniles to court, hospital, or other facilities and service locations
• Performs related work

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or the equivalent

WORK EXPERIENCE

• One year of criminal justice, security, court records processing, inspection or investigation, social service, customer service or clerical experience

EQUIVALENCY

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted

OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• An applicant may be disqualified for multiple misdemeanors, an unacceptable criminal record, or multiple traffic violations
• Must not have been convicted of a felony
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or have any criminal action pending against them
• Must submit to a pre-employment polygraph test
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, stress and medical examination
• Must be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignment
• Must pass an annual tuberculin test
• Must complete forty (40) hours of annual in-service training
• Must be on 24 hour call
• Must work a varied schedule
• Must take a pre-employment psychological examination
• Must be eligible for certification as a State Peace Officer
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Must submit to pre-employment and random drug screenings.
• Use of security equipment required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

• Applicants and employees in positions which perform job duties that may require contact with offenders in the custody or supervision of the Department of Juvenile Justice or with youth in the care, custody or supervision of Youth Development must meet qualifications pursuant to the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act, 28 CFR 115.17 and 115.317, to include periodic post-employment criminal background checks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
• Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Travels to various state locations frequently

Supplemental Information

• Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of public safety operations and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Ability to operate a personal computer and other office equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with the public and professional colleagues
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management and staff
• Ability to exercise discretion and use independent judgment
• Ability to tolerate stress, concentrate amid distractions and make difficult decisions

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