Juvenile Supervision Officer - Juvenile Probation - Post Adjudication

Denton County•Denton, TX

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About The Position

The Juvenile Supervision Officer performs professional correction work providing direct supervision of juveniles placed in detention or programs by the courts. The role involves supervising juveniles to ensure their safety and welfare, providing shift coverage, and transporting juveniles between detention facilities, medical institutions, schools, and other locations. Duties may vary according to division assignments and workload. Regular and punctual attendance is required, along with other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Have no disqualifying criminal history as described in the Texas Administrative Code (TAC).
Never have had any type of certification revoked by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Complete the training required by the TAC.
Pass the certification exam required by §344.700 of the TAC or any successor statute.
Obtain certification as a Juvenile Supervision Officer from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department within six months of initial employment.
Possess a valid driver’s license; must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver’s license within 90 days.
Regular and punctual attendance.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision of detained or referred youth.
Maintain individual case files, record all contacts, and update files as appropriate.
Use computerized data-entry equipment and word-processing or file-maintenance programs to enter, store, and retrieve information.
Confer with counselors and other human-services professionals, maintaining knowledge of juveniles’ needs, status, and progress.
Ensure juveniles are properly searched and allowed calls to relatives or attorneys.
Contact juveniles’ families and advise juveniles of rules and regulations.
Observe juveniles’ demeanor to assess mental state and possible need for treatment or observation.
Remain ready to assist juveniles or family members on a 24-hour call-in basis.
Admit and process juveniles into the Juvenile Detention Center.
Transport juveniles to and from state hospitals, other medical facilities, and other locations as necessary.
Summarize information and complete standard reports using direct observations and other sources.
Supervise juveniles’ daily activities in residence, ensure compliance with policies and procedures, and take disciplinary action as necessary.
Train employees in techniques and appropriate actions for situations related to juvenile detention.
Escort juveniles to court and ensure their safe and secure transportation while following established policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as required.