Juvenile Supervision Officer II

All interested applicants must apply online via the Tom Green County employment opportunities website: http://www.co.tom-green.tx.us/

Under general supervision, performs professional correction work providing direct supervision of juveniles placed in detention and ensures the personal safety of each resident, their co-worker(s), and themselves while on duty in the Detention Center. Assigned duties vary according to division assignments and/or allocation of workload.

This position is full-time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibility for the custody and care of youth through knowledge of and adherence to laws, rules, regulations, policies and standard operating procedures approved by the Tom Green County Juvenile board and governing the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
• Admits and conducts intake on juveniles being brought into the Juvenile Detention Center assuring that appropriate documentation from police agency and juvenile has been secured; screens detainee(s) using the appropriate health, behavioral and mental health forms; thoroughly review detainee's rights, level system, facility orientation, PREA orientation and medical needs with child; ensures juveniles understand and follow all established policies and procedures, taking disciplinary action as necessary.
• Maintains security in detention, property, and perimeter doors; intervenes during emergencies or altercations to prevent escapes and gain physical control of youth.
• Supervises the daily activities of juveniles in detention to include but not limited to, classroom, mealtimes, recreation area, dayroom areas, showers, and visitation.
• Conducts door and perimeter checks, ensures key control, conducts accurate security count of utensils at mealtimes, monitors residents in their rooms by audio and visual checks in person, conducts room searches and perform pat-down searches.
• Perform necessary housekeeping tasks, which may include sweeping and mopping floors, trash disposal, laundry and cooking.
• Maintains open communication with supervisors, probation officers, parents and appropriate agencies; observes and keeps staff informed daily of significant behavioral, mental, or hygiene changes in residents.
• Administers medication to juveniles as prescribed or as needed if over the counter medication; performs CPR and/or First Aid on residents in an emergency situation; makes appropriate mental health and medical referrals when the need is identified.
• Transports juveniles to scheduled appointments for school, work, medical treatment, counseling, emergency shelters and placement.
• Completes necessary paperwork and ensures that information provided is accurate.
• Conducts release of juveniles to include submitting appropriate paperwork to the detention supervisor upon release and follow department procedures to assure that resident's belongings are released to the individual and note discrepancies.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

Knowledge of applicable laws, departmental policies, rules, regulations, and detention procedures regarding the custody of juveniles approved by the Tom Green County Juvenile board and governing the Texas Juvenile Justice Department; and first aid and CPR procedures.

Ability to maintain mental capacity in making decisions using good judgement and based off policy; effectively deal with angry, assaultive and out of control residents and sometimes dangerous situations where exposure to contagious and communicable diseases may occur while on duty; and restrain a juvenile weighing up to 250 pounds.

Skill in written and oral communication and interpersonal relations with departmental employees, other county employees and officials, other law enforcement agencies, juveniles, and the general public; and computer operation using standard word processing software.

Physical Requirements and Work Setting:

Physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 45 pounds regularly and over 45 pounds occasionally; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, walking, reaching, handling, crawling, twisting, kneeling, pushing, stooping and smelling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are primarily inside an office within a jail environment with frequent local travel. Must be able to react professionally and safely under potential or actual volatile conditions. May be required to physically restrain violent youths.

Education and/or Experience Required:

High school graduate or equivalent, no criminal history, and at least 21 years of age.

Certificates and Licenses:

Texas Juvenile Supervision Officer Certification: Must pass state test within 6 months of employment to be certified; certified First Aid/CPR.

Must have a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle liability insurance, personal liability insurance and a personal vehicle.

Additional Information:

Must be able to work a variety of shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check with no disqualifying criminal history indicated.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $47,314.54 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,000 - $47,315