Detention Facility Supervisor
About The Position
Reporting directly to the Facility Administrator, this position is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of Juvenile Supervision Officers (JSOs) and youth in the care of the Juvenile Services Justice Center. The role involves creating and maintaining work schedules, providing training, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents, performing performance reviews, assisting with program implementation, and overseeing the care provided by JSOs to ensure guidelines and compliance are followed. The supervisor also responds to emergency codes, makes intake decisions, manages youth engagement specialists, completes documentation, collaborates with other divisions, and helps maintain a safe environment. Additionally, the position may perform duties of JSO I and JSO II as needed, attend meetings and trainings, and perform special duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two (2) years of full-time work experience in a juvenile supervision related field including one (1) year of demonstrated senior or lead level experience
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have a non-disqualifying criminal history per Texas Administrative Code Sections 344.200 and 344.400
- Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Juvenile Supervision Officer Certification
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Certification (CPR)
- Handle With Care certification
- First Aid/AED Certification (Required within 30 days of employment)
- Valid Texas driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field
- Three (3) years of full-time work experience in a juvenile supervision related field including two (2) year of demonstrated senior or lead level experience
Responsibilities
- Creates and maintains work schedules for Juvenile Supervision Officers for essential coverage
- Provides training to officers and distributes high-quality trauma-informed services to residents
- Responsible for safety and well-being of residents; in accordance with Texas Administrative Code Ch. 343
- Performs performance reviews, makes, and recommends personnel changes within department parameters
- Assists with implementation of daily programs provided to residents
- Oversees care provided by JSO’s to ensure guidelines, compliance and processes are followed accurately
- Responds to emergency codes and resident assistant calls
- Determines probable cause and makes intake decisions on juvenile referrals
- Manages and coordinates youth engagement specialists
- Completes all daily documentation reports
- Collaborates with other Juvenile Services divisions to provide additional services to residents
- Assists in maintaining clean and safe working and living environment to residents and employees
- Conducts staff meetings to report and update progress regarding residents
- Performs duties associated with JSO I and JSO II as needed
- Attends all meetings and trainings necessary
- Performs special duties as assigned
Benefits
- Tobacco free workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
