Juvenile Supervision Officer Male

Jefferson County • Beaumont, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist in supervising same sex juveniles in the Detention facility; helps maintain a safe and secure environment and meet the needs of juvenile detainees.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• 1 to 2 years of college courses toward completion of a degree in behavioral sciences, sociology, criminal justice or related field
• Effective verbal and written communications skills
• Computer skills
• Working knowledge of security systems, housekeeping and building maintenance
• Strong interpersonal skills in order to interact and cooperate with co-workers and deal effectively with juvenile offenders, law enforcement agencies, and the general public
• Leadership ability
• Problem solving skills
• Able to obtain health certificate for preparation and serving of food upon request

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 6 months to 1 year of on-the-job training and/or previous related experience preferred
• Must be able to obtain CPR Certification within 6 months of employment

Responsibilities

• Provides on-going supervision and conducts regular hourly checks of same sex juveniles; observes behavior in order to detect security, safety, emotional and/or medical problems; reports any problems observed; counsels with juveniles as appropriate; conducts intake for same sex juveniles admitted to detention; issues clothing, linens, hygiene supplies, prescription medication; prepares juveniles for court, hearings, other appointments; checks out detainees when released; implements and oversees academic and recreational programs; intervenes to break up altercations, restrain out-of-control juveniles; conducts pat searches of same sex juveniles, does room checks, etc.; screens control room calls, etc. as assigned; helps maintains safety and security of facility, overall cleanliness of physical building; reports any security, mechanical and maintenance problems that are observed; ensures delinquent and status areas are kept clean; does laundry; assists with food preparation when required; serves meals and snacks; collects and counts utensils; attends daily shift change meetings to receive instructions and exchange information regarding current conditions; completes required paperwork at end of each shift, including daily confinement and check lists, behavior reports, incident reports.
• Performs other job related duties, as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree