0000002848.JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER III.JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER

Management Scope

May assume divisional responsibility in the absence of the shift supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct day‑to‑day supervision to youths in a 24‑hour detention facility in a manner that ensures the health, safety and welfare of each youth.
• Functions as a lead Juvenile Detention Officer and assumes divisional responsibility in the absence of the shift supervisor.
• Provides individual and group counseling to all youths to promote and increase personal awareness of responsibilities and alternatives.
• Provides critical and sound judgement and decisions during crisis or potentially dangerous situations, conducts crisis intervention counseling, and notifies the supervisor of concerns.
• Disciplines youths by enforcing the rules of the facility, documents behavior and other specific information and forwards to appropriate personnel.
• Trains and evaluates staff and maintains time and attendance records in the absence of a shift supervisor.
• Transports youths to and from appointments.
• Serves as back‑up to staff and assumes all duties as necessary, i.e., administering medications, transporting youths to appointments, processing intake assessments or discharges, and disciplining youths.
• Must be physically able to perform “handling with care techniques, including takedowns, chasing and restraining youth” as outlined in the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) requirement.
• Conducts inspections, rounds and drills, which include room checks and physical searches of youths.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED program.
• Minimum of two (2) years of work‑related experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public.
• Current Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification or obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Maintain 40 hours of training yearly.
• Certified as required by applicable standards of the facility/department assigned.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Pass an extensive background investigation.
• Mandatory drug testing prior to employment and subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment.
• Willingness to work shift changes, mandatory overtime, double shifts, and be considered essential personnel subject to recall.
• Must be at least 21 years of age (for applicable positions) and pass all portions (physical/written) of the Juvenile Academy and standards related to PREA and Ethics.
• Ability to work with juveniles who may have committed dangerous/aggressive acts and tolerate an emotionally demanding/stressful environment.
• May be transferred to another department, shift, location, or facility based on Department needs.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

Works inside a secured facility with potential exposure to hepatitis, tuberculosis, lice and other diseases. Must be able to restrain and/or chase youths and may be required to utilize a vehicle to transport youths.