Juvenile Detention Officer Trainee - Transitional (Hartford, Bridgeport)

Positions will be full time 40 hours or part time 24/32 hours (weekends required).  

The Connecticut Judicial Branch is seeking qualified individuals for permanent full-time or part-time positions to provide care, custody, safety and security of juvenile detainees in its Juvenile Detention Centers in Hartford and Bridgeport. Duties include: supervision of the daily activities of detainees; maintaining security; overseeing and documenting detainee behavior, including information on detainee health, misconduct, abuse or potentially criminal conduct; supervising and instructing detainees in matters of personal hygiene; taking necessary action to intervene and control detainee behavior which is physically threatening using approved control and restraint methods; maintaining order and discipline; applying handcuffs and leg restraints for detainees being transported. 

Minimum Qualifications: two years of experience in performing correctional work or institutional supervision of adolescents, juveniles or young adults or comparable areas of prevention of juvenile delinquency or college training in a closely related field.  Such college training may be substituted for work experience on the basis of 15 semester hours equaling one half year of experience.  Candidates will be subject to a criminal record investigation with appointment being dependent upon successful clearance through this process.  Incumbents must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.  Incumbents are required to pass a physical exam and to complete training in a variety of areas including restraint training and defensive techniques.  Applicants must be able and willing to work evening and/or night shifts, weekends and holidays.  Mandatory overtime is likely.  Incumbents should be aware that there is a risk of injury from assaultive or abusive detainees and exposure to communicable diseases is possible.  Applications must be received by May 20, 2013.  Applications should be submitted through the on-line application site at: www.jud.ct.gov under the quick link for Job Openings. On-line applications are preferred; however, you may mail your resume to: 

State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
Human Resources
90 Washington Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Please reference ad I.D. #13-7000-011
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Temporary Court Recording Monitor - (Ansonia/Milford, Fairfield, Danbury, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Britain, New Haven, New London, Stamford/Norwalk, Tolland, Waterbury, and Windham)

The Connecticut Judicial Branch is seeking qualified individuals for the Superior Court to record verbal testimony during courtroom proceedings using electronic equipment. Successful candidates will set up and test equipment; monitor recordings using earphones; maintain proper notes of proceedings; prepare transcripts; maintain records and files; and perform other related duties as required.
 
Minimum Qualifications: two years of clerical experience, the ability to produce typewritten material at a rate of 50 wpm, and considerable ability to prepare typewritten documents, correspondence and reports. College training may be substituted for up to one year of the experience. Salary: $14.25/hour. Potential eligibility for health benefits. No phone calls. Please indicate the district(s) in which you wish to apply (listed above).
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