Juvenile Supervision Officer - Male Only - Juvenile Probation

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Fort Bend County is seeking a Juvenile Supervision Officer to provide care for residents in a safe living environment. This role involves transporting residents, searching incoming individuals, supervising recreation, and restraining residents when necessary. The position also requires participation in emergency management activities during local disasters. Fort Bend County is a rapidly growing county known for its quality of life and diverse, inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• One-year job related experience (residential supervision preferred).
• Good computer skills with strong organizational, verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public and other employees.
• Eligible to be a Certified Detention Officer.
• CPR, First Aid, Handle With Care Certifications. (Certifications can be obtained after employment begins).
• Availability for shift work and weekends.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• MALE APPLICANTS ONLY.
• No felony conviction against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 10 years; a deferred adjudication for a felony against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 10 years or current felony probation or parole.
• No jailable misdemeanor conviction against the laws of this state, another state or the United States within the past 5 years; a deferred adjudication for a jailable misdemeanor against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 5 years or current misdemeanor probation or parole.
• Not registered as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Responsibilities

• Provides care of residents in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Provides safe living environment for residents.
• Transports residents to court, doctors appointments and placements as needed.
• Searches incoming residents for items not permitted.
• Supervises recreation of residents in accordance with procedures.
• Restrain residents when required.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Benefits

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
• Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED