0000006146.Juvenile Detention Officer Iii.Juvenile Detention Center

Dallas County•Dallas, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Functions as a lead Juvenile Detention Officer, providing direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility and assisting with the development and evaluation of residential programs. May assume divisional responsibility in the absence of the shift supervisor. The role works in a secured facility and may involve exposure to communicable diseases, physically restraining or chasing youths, and transporting youths by vehicle. The employee may be subject to shift changes, mandatory overtime, double shifts, and being held over or called back as essential personnel.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited high school or GED program.
Two years of work-related experience.
Effectively communicate orally and in writing and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public.
Possess current Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification or obtain it within 90 days of hire.
Maintain 40 hours of training yearly.
Hold certifications required by applicable standards of the assigned facility or department.
Possess a valid Texas driver’s license and a good driving record.
Pass an extensive background investigation.
Pass mandatory drug testing before employment and be subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment.
Tolerate working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous or aggressive acts in an emotionally demanding and stressful environment.
Be able to perform handling-with-care techniques, including takedowns, chasing, and restraining youth, as required by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Meet the minimum age requirement of 21 for applicable positions and pass all portions of the Juvenile Academy, or meet applicable PREA and Ethics standards for specific positions.
Be able to restrain and/or chase youths and, when required, use a vehicle to transport them.
Be available for shift changes and possible transfer to another department, shift, location, or facility based on departmental needs.
Be available for mandatory overtime, double shifts, and being held over or called back to a work location or alternate site when required.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day supervision of youths in a 24-hour detention facility to ensure their health, safety, and welfare.
Function as a lead Juvenile Detention Officer and assume divisional responsibility when the shift supervisor is absent.
Provide individual and group counseling to promote youths’ personal awareness of responsibilities and alternatives.
Use sound judgment during crisis or potentially dangerous situations, conduct crisis intervention counseling, and notify the supervisor of concerns.
Enforce facility rules, discipline youths, document behavior and other relevant information, and forward documentation to appropriate personnel.
Train and evaluate staff and maintain time and attendance records when the shift supervisor is absent.
Transport youths to and from appointments.
Provide back-up to staff and perform duties as needed, including administering medications, transporting youths, processing intake assessments or discharges, and disciplining youths.
Conduct inspections, rounds, and drills, including room checks and physical searches of youths.
Perform other duties as assigned.