About this career
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
apply knowledge of human behaviour
escort defendants
identify security threats
mentor individuals
oversee rehabilitation process
patrol areas
restrain individuals
screen clients
undertake inspections
Required knowledge
correctional procedures
illegal substances
law enforcement
legal use-of-force
Additional skills
advise on conflict management
comply with the principles of self-defence
conduct frisk
ensure compliance with types of weapons
ensure law application
handle surveillance equipment
maintain logbooks
practice vigilance
respond to enquiries
use different communication channels
criminology
juvenile detention
surveillance methods
Also known as
young offenders detention officer
youth detention worker
detention officer
youth detention counselor
young offenders officer
correctional youth security officer
youth correctional officer
detention centre youth worker
juvenile corrections officer
juvenile detention officer
