Residential Monitor (Male)

About the role

Provide supervision and general guidance to residents to assure an environment is maintained whereby positive behavior changes in residents can be fostered and realized.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and directly work with offenders/residents, including modeling appropriate behavior.
• Organize resident activities.
• Interact with residents, the public, and coworkers displaying effective interpersonal skills that convey a sense of concern and understanding, while maintaining objectivity to ensure CRTC policies and procedures are not compromised.
• Prepare well-documented reports including incident reports, communication logs, head counts, resident chrono entries, security checks, and Cognitive Reflective Communications (CRCs).
• Process the intake of new residents and ensure residents' property is properly secured.
• Conduct resident pat and strip searches, as well as searches of living areas, common areas, buildings, vehicles, and grounds; secure, document, and seize any discovered contraband.
• Safely operate facility vehicles for resident transportation, ensure vehicles are maintained in safe operating condition, and report all mechanical and/or fluid deficiencies.
• Conduct transports in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in carrying out emergency procedures for fire, severe weather, suicide, and other emergency and evacuation plans.
• Follow trained procedures for handling aggressive residents.
• Collect and secure resident urine samples and conduct breathalyzer tests.
• Adhere to work schedules and effectively manage accrued personal time, comp time, and holidays.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Attend all required training.
• Follow medical precautions and practice universal precautions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director, consistent with job guidelines and program or workload needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• Follow all Texas Department of Criminal Justice Community Justice Assistance Division (TDCJ-CJAD) and departmental standards and policies.
• Adhere to the TDCJ-CJAD and departmental Code of Ethics.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Travel within the city environment on short notice for job-related tasks; travel inside and outside the city for trainings and program development, occasionally overnight, as required by TDCJ-CJAD Standards for CSCDs and CRTCs.
• Valid Texas driver's license and liability automobile insurance per Texas motor vehicle laws.
• Access to a telephone and reliable transportation.
• Pass a criminal history check.
• Respond to physical altercations and potential physical incidents by establishing control, collecting facts, determining the problem, resolving appropriately, and documenting accordingly.
• Capable of delivering CPR and First Aid, and responding to emergencies (physical and natural) as needed.

Skills

• Proficient with personal computers, associated software, and office equipment (telephone, copier, fax machine, etc.).
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, evenings, and weekends as program dictates.
• Interpersonal skills to deal with offenders, the public, coworkers, court personnel, and personnel of other agencies and departments.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Capacity to handle high levels of stress.
• Multitask-oriented with ability to handle a variety of ongoing tasks.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Ability to rationally prioritize tasks and exercise judgment in making decisions and recommendations in a timely manner.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Exercise good independent judgment, make sound decisions and recommendations, and maintain professional demeanor in difficult situations.
• Ability to work with a variety of people, understand their individual problems, and maintain control and order in the CRTC.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Unassisted mobility within an office environment, within the CRTC, and within the community.
• Occasionally stand, walk, kneel, stoop, and bend during shift.
• Reach, grip, and use fine dexterity.
• Push and pull objects.
• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk left or right while sitting or standing.
• Place arms above, at, or below shoulder height.
• Use vision and depth perception.
• Talking and hearing required.
• Work environment is typically indoors with moderate noise level.

Additional Information

This position is funded through State and/or Federal grant funds allocated on a fiscal year-to-year basis. Any reduction or deletion of funds may require a reduction in personnel to accommodate available revenues; continued employment cannot be guaranteed. All employees serve "At Will" and no offer or acceptance of employment establishes a contractual relationship. The job description and assignments may change at any time based on departmental needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.