Juvenile Supervision Officer

Hays County • San Marcos, TX

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About The Position

Provides careful and diligent supervision of juveniles to maintain the safety and security of the center, its staff, and the juveniles assigned to it. The position includes direct supervision and care of youth, maintaining facility security, responding to emergencies and behavioral incidents, and completing documentation required by policy and procedure. The listed duties are illustrative and not comprehensive; other duties may be assigned, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a Class C driver’s license.
• Must obtain TJJD certification as a Juvenile Supervision Officer within 30 days of employment and maintain it in current, active, and good-standing status throughout employment.
• Must successfully complete and pass criminal history (TCIC/NCIC), sex offender registration database, driver’s license, and pre-employment drug screenings.
• Ability to work with youth in an empathetic and understanding manner.
• Ability to remain alert and observant and be physically able to respond appropriately to work situations and emergencies, including physically restraining youth when necessary.
• Ability to intervene in and correct behavior and facilitate group discussions and activities.
• Ability to learn verbal and physical crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques and emergency treatment procedures.
• Ability to accept and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, and policies.
• Ability to respond appropriately to abusive language and conduct in accordance with training.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of youth or employees.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• One to three months of related experience preferred.
• Previous experience working with adolescents or at-risk youth.
• Previous experience in juvenile detention, corrections, law enforcement, residential youth care, or a similar setting.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and behavioral management techniques.
• Experience preparing written reports, documenting incidents, and following established policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations and demonstrate patience, empathy, sound judgment, and effective communication when working with youth.
• TJJD-approved Physical Restraint Technique.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the secure movement of juveniles and supervise them indoors and outdoors to maintain center security.
• Conduct room and area searches for contraband and weapons, screen visitors for contraband, and test doors and other security equipment for proper operation.
• Provide continuous direct supervision of juveniles, including room checks, population counts, key and tool control, and control of access to restricted or off-limit areas.
• Prepare written reports and documentation in accordance with policy and procedural requirements.
• Provide basic emergency medical treatment, such as First Aid and CPR.
• Perform crisis intervention and restraint when necessary, and implement behavioral management when required.
• Provide care, role modeling, and supervision for all youth assigned to the officer’s custody.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Shift Supervisors or management.

What This Job Offers

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