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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 377. Office of Juvenile Affairs |
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Chapter 3. Administrative Services |
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Subchapter 13. Office of Public Integrity |
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Part 11. REQUIRMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION OF SECURE JUVENILE FACILITIES |
SECTION 377:3-13-147. Personnel practices
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- (a) The facility shall comply with state law requirements for each applicant for employment. The facility shall not employ or retain any person for whom there is documented evidence that the employee would endanger the health, safety, and/or well-being of juveniles.(b) The criminal background check shall be maintained separately from the employee's personnel file.(c) All personnel shall be selected, retained, and promoted on the basis of merit and specified qualifications should be examined by individuals from outside the facility to ensure the system is open and fair.(d) Equal employment opportunities shall exist for all positions.(e) All professional specialists shall be qualified in their fields as determined by their job description.(f) Employees who have direct contact with juveniles shall receive a physical examination prior to a job assignment. Employees receive reexaminations according to a defined need or schedule.(g) All employees shall be provided annual performance reviews.(h) The facility personnel manual shall be accessible to employees through hard copy or electronic means.(i) The facility shall establish a grievance process available to all employees.(j) The facility shall maintain a current, accurate and confidential personnel record on each employee.(k) A separate confidential medical file shall be established for each employee.(l) A training file shall be established for each employee.