ASSISTANT DETENTION CENTER SUPT II - SES - 80080181

Requisition No: 871225 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: ASSISTANT DETENTION CENTER SUPT II - SES - 80080181

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 80080181 

Salary:  Biweekly $2,153.36 

Posting Closing Date: 03/09/2026 

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LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

LOCATION   Orange Regional Juvenile Detention Center: 2800 S Bumby Road, Orlando, Florida 3286

STARTING SALARY $2,153.36 Bi-Weekly (In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher.)

CONTACT PERSON   Felecia Bell  felecia.bell@fldjj.gov

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Plan, organize and manage the overall operations of facility support services to ensure achievement of established goals, departmental policies and Facility Operating Procedures (FOP’s).

Provide supervision and management support of the administrative support staff.  

Manage the physical plant operations to ensure that all systems are maintained in an operational state, the facility is in a high state of cleanliness at all times, and that any necessary repairs are accomplished in a timely manner.

Oversee the transportation function of the facility to ensure that all transportation requirements are met and that all vehicles are maintained in an operational state.

Maintain required data and submit required reports on time.

Manage the relations between the court, residential and probation to ensure requirements are met and that functions are coordinated for efficiency.

Manage the Intake functions of the facility to ensure they meet all applicable standards.

Oversee the food services contract and the National School Lunch program to ensure that all contract obligations are being met and all Federal, State and Department regulations are being followed.

Responsible for oversight and monitoring of the medical services contract to ensure contractual requirements are being met.

Responsible for oversight and coordination of the mental health and substance abuse services and is specific source of expertise regarding the health and substance abuse referrals process and treatment services options.

Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of practices used in caring for youth.

Knowledge of growth and development theories pertaining to youth.

Ability to assist in counseling staff, parents, and youth.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to supervise people.

Ability to prioritize workday.

Ability to develop various reports, records, and correspondence.

Ability to assess budgetary needs and prepare and administer budget.

Ability to develop, implements, and ensures compliance with policies and procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to plan, organizes, and directs program activities.

Ability to manage the housekeeping and administrative details related to operations of the facility.

Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

Skill to use Microsoft Word software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

4 years of leadership/supervisory experience and 4 years working with at risk youth.

SPECIAL NOTES:

All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).

When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable.  Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.

Positions that include the transportation of youth while performing any work or work-related functions on behalf of DJJ, require: (1) a valid driver’s license, and (2) a three-year acceptable driving record as defined in FDJJ Policy 1920.

Successful candidate must be certified in accordance with the Department direct care training policy and must obtain such certification within 180 days of employment.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.