JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER I.5003300

Dallas County (TX) • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Functions as an entry level Juvenile Detention Officer providing direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility. The officer facilitates the daily scheduling of the detention hearing dockets and coordinates with the Courts in scheduling all pre-disposition hearings. They manage the detention release process for the Juvenile Courts and monitor and evaluate dockets to determine the status of juveniles listed, ensuring they are in detention no longer than necessary. The officer researches, compiles, and analyzes data concerning various aspects of the detention population, manages home detention and day reporting programs, and maintains knowledge of community-based services to make appropriate recommendations for release. Collaboration with staff, courts, other departments, and external agencies is essential in resolving population issues or creating corrective action plans related to the detention population. The officer serves as back-up to staff and assumes all duties as necessary, including administering medications, transporting youths to appointments, processing intake assessments or discharges, and disciplining youths. They 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. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must be certified as required by applicable standards for the facility/department assigned within six months of employment.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license, with a good driving record.
• Must pass an extensive background investigation.
• Mandatory drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age for applicable positions.
• Must pass all portions (physical/written) of the Juvenile Academy to continue employment or all standards related to PREA and Ethics for specific positions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the daily scheduling of the detention hearing dockets and coordinates with the Courts in scheduling all pre-disposition hearings.
• Manages the detention release process for the Juvenile Courts.
• Monitors and evaluates dockets to determine the status of juveniles listed and to ensure they are in detention no longer than necessary.
• Researches, compiles and analyzes data concerning various aspects of the detention population.
• Manages the home detention and day reporting programs and maintains knowledge of community-based services to make appropriate recommendations for release.
• Collaborates with staff, courts, other departments and external agencies in resolving population issues or creating corrective action plans related to the detention population.
• Serves as back-up to staff and assumes all duties as necessary, including administering medications, transporting youths to appointments, processing intake assessments or discharges, and disciplining youths.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Working in a 24-hour facility may make the employee subject to working mandatory overtime or remaining on duty and working all, or a part of, an additional shift ('double shift').
• The incumbent is / may be considered to be 'essential personnel' subject to being held over or called back to a work location or alternate site at all times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees