Juvenile Supervision Officer (Detention)

Cameron County•San Benito, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Juvenile Supervision Officer (Detention) provides direct supervision of residents’ daily activities and helps maintain their safety, order, and well-being in a juvenile detention setting. Duties include supervising education, recreation, housekeeping, and group activities; implementing treatment plans and behavior interventions; monitoring and documenting resident behavior; responding to crises; and maintaining facility security. Officers may provide one-to-one supervision, including observation of youth at moderate or high suicide risk, and may transport residents to off-site locations. The role requires compliance with facility, county, state, and federal standards and policies, including PREA and TJJD requirements. Employment is contingent on federal, state, local, and/or grant availability. This is an at-will, non-Civil-Service-covered position.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must be over 21 years of age for state certification requirements.
Must have a current Texas driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, including reading, writing, and understanding.
Must submit to a pre-employment drug urinalysis and pass a criminal background check; any criminal record must be cleared under Texas Juvenile Justice Department requirements.
Must obtain Juvenile Supervision Officer Certification after hire.
Must obtain CPR and First Aid certifications after hire.
Must obtain State Approved Handle with Care restraint technique certification after hire.
Must work a rotating schedule to meet program needs.
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team, exercise judgment, manage multiple tasks, and maintain confidentiality.
Must be able to deal effectively with mentally disturbed, hostile, and aggressive individuals and perform courteously in a stressful environment.
Must communicate verbally and in writing and submit clear, accurate, impartial documentation.
Must have basic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other software packages.
Must be able to provide off-site supervision consistent with facility policies.
Must be able to lift and carry 50–100 pounds and perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, and running when emergency response is needed.
Must be able to work in a high-noise environment and be subject to contact with communicable diseases, hazardous waste, human fecal matter, and foul odors.
Must comply with facility restrictions on electronic devices and social media use while on duty.
Must follow county uniform and personal appearance requirements; officers purchase their own belt, boots/shoes or PT gear, and earpieces.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in criminal justice, psychology, government, or a related field.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise residents’ daily activities, including education, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities, while maintaining safety and order.
Provide one-to-one supervision when needed, including moderate- or high-risk suicide-risk observation.
Assign and supervise daily housekeeping details; maintain accountability for residents and equipment and help ensure the environment is safe, clean, and secure.
Implement treatment plans, corrective disciplinary strategies, and treatment intervention programs.
Ensure residents understand their responsibilities and appropriate behaviors.
Facilitate cognitive skills groups and teamwork activities.
Observe and document resident behavior and enforce rules and regulations consistently.
Prepare written summaries and reports of incidents using firsthand observations or other sources.
Use de-escalation and other individual crisis-coping techniques to maintain control and relieve residents’ anxiety and tension.
Monitor security and fire alarm systems, including closed-circuit monitors.
Transport residents to off-site locations as required, including medical and funeral services.
Communicate with staff to ensure continuity of care.
Provide oversight and participate in committees and special projects; assist with resident incident investigations as needed.
Apply physical restraints in accordance with Handle With Care instructions when residents harm themselves or others, cause property damage exceeding $50, or attempt to escape.
Comply with professional conduct and ethical standards, PREA requirements, TJJD standards, and Cameron County and CCJJD policies; report suspected PREA and Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation violations and cooperate with investigations.
Maintain confidentiality and follow applicable laws, safety requirements, and policies, including staying informed about policy changes.
Attend required and scheduled staff meetings and training.
Perform other assigned duties, including reassignment in the department’s best interest.