Juvenile Supervision Officer - Juvenile Justice Post-Adjudication- J29400 - 34920

Nueces County, TX • Corpus Christi, TX

85d • $18

About The Position

The position involves providing direct supervision of residents in the Robert N. Barnes Regional Juvenile Facility during all program operations. The incumbent actively monitors residents during academic classes, therapeutic classes, and other scheduled activities, ensuring security, control, and guidance to facilitate treatment and ensure safe custody of residents. The role adheres to guidelines set by State and Federal laws, Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) standards, and Nueces County Juvenile Probation Department policies.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Ability to pass a drug screening, psychological examination, physical examination, background check, and Diana Screen.
• Skills in working with residents in an empathetic and understanding manner.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth in a residential setting, recreation program, volunteer capacity, and/or schools.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, education, criminal justice, or another field approved by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

Responsibilities

• Oversees a variety of tasks, such as security checks, mail distribution, laundry, medication dispense, fire and evacuation procedures, cleanliness of grounds, writing of incident and medical reports.
• Ensure all policies and procedures for safety and program are met.
• Monitors and coordinates the daily functional operations of the facility.
• Creates and maintains a calm and safe environment for all persons.
• On call as scheduled by the Assistant Post Adjudication Supervisor.
• Reviews staff requests for leave; locates relief staff to provide coverage as needed.
• Supervises and maintains group control and safety during all activities of residents.
• Participates in orientation of new residents and processes them according to departmental rules and regulations.
• Assists residents in developing a healthy and positive attitude about themselves through individual and group counseling.
• Organizes and implements activities as scheduled for residents.
• Reports unusual and inappropriate behaviors of residents to appropriate Shift Supervisor.
• Conducts regular visual checks on residents.
• Performs frisk and strip searches on residents and conducts room searches to control contraband.
• Documents all occurrences immediately.
• Logs in all persons entering or leaving the facility and oversees visitation.
• Receives, screens, and logs all incoming and outgoing telephone calls.
• Coordinates mail and visitation privileges of residents.
• Provides case managers with appropriate information regarding residents' behavior and circumstances.
• Ensures that the facility is maintained in a neat and clean manner.
• Serves meals and snacks, following acceptable food handling practices.
• Testifies in court as needed.

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