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Juvenile Detention Officer

Taylor County Texas Government
Abilene, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

The Taylor County Juvenile Detention Facility is seeking qualified applicants for Full-Time Juvenile Supervision/Detention Officers—Female.

Applicants must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, have no record of arrest, and be physically capable to perform all job responsibilities (i.e. physical restraint of clients).

Preference will be given to applicants with college training and/or experience working with children ages 10-17 years.

Criminal history and background investigations will be conducted on all qualified applicants. This is shift work.

Link to Taylor County Online Application (preferred method): https://www.taylorcountytexas.org/FormCenter/Application-form-10/Taylor-County-Application-50

Link to Taylor County Employment Application: http://www.taylorcountytexas.org/DocumentCenter/View/696

Starting Salary: $44,000.00 annually benefits

Benefits include: 100% county-paid employee medical and dental insurance, paid life and disability insurance, retirement, and paid vacation/sick time.

Applications will be accepted in the Human Resources Office, Taylor County Plaza, 400 Oak Street, Suite 120, Abilene, Texas 79602 until position is filled. Office hours are 8-12/1-5 Monday – Friday.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $51,500.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,000 - $51,500

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