Juvenile Supervision Officer

Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center•Corpus Christi, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves supervising and controlling detained juveniles in various activities, preventing escapes and behavioral issues, and processing new intakes. The role requires observing residents, assisting with their development, managing crisis situations, administering discipline, maintaining records, and ensuring the facility is clean and orderly. Specific duties may vary by shift and include searches, visitor oversight, and meal service. The job also involves analyzing facility procedures and organizing activities for residents.

Requirements

Must be age 21 or older.
High school diploma or GED certificate.
Six months of experience working with youth in an organized setting (paid or volunteer).
Experience in corrections or law enforcement.
Employment in a residential setting.
Experience in recreation programs.
Military experience.
Teaching experience.
Must have current driver license.
Ability to handle difficult situations among persons of widely divergent backgrounds.
Ability to communicate effectively with young people.
Emotional suitability for working with youth.
Knowledge of security procedures and techniques.
Ability to think and react quickly and carefully.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, various law enforcement officials, attorneys, juveniles and their parents and the general public.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Good physical condition.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in fields relevant to this position, such as psychology, sociology, education, and criminal justice.

Responsibilities

Supervises and maintains group control during all activities of detained juveniles, such as cleaning or other chores, attending classes, studying or doing homework, playing games, serving or eating meals, resting, watching television, participating in outdoor and indoor recreation and others.
Responsible for preventing escapes, suicide attempts and violent, aggressive behavior on the part of the detained juveniles.
Conducts regular visual checks on residents at all times they are in their rooms, documenting each check.
Receives new juveniles and processes them according to departmental rules and regulations, including searching them, logging and storing belongings, issuing linens/clothing, conducting orientation, and preparing paperwork.
Screens referred juveniles and makes decisions regarding their detention or release based on statute and department procedure (after training and authorization).
Observes residents to analyze their needs and address them on an individual and/or group basis.
Assists residents to develop a healthy and positive attitude about self through individual and group counseling and discussion.
Remains alert and aware of group dynamics and confronts crisis situations in a calm and professional manner, demonstrating skill in crisis counseling.
Administers disciplinary action in a fair and consistent manner, honoring and enforcing disciplinary consequences issued by previous shift(s).
Reports and unusual behavior of juveniles to the appropriate Lead Detention Counselor, taking appropriate measures and documenting such actions.
Initiates and maintains current records/files on residents, making precise and well written notes and reports.
Participates in group meetings at the beginning of morning and evening shifts where staff orient residents as to behavioral expectations and schedule for the shift.
Reports to Mental Health Counselor(s) of any unusual occurrences during shift.
Performs room searches to control contraband, facility defacing and maintenance needs, taking appropriate action and documenting as needed.
Performs frisk and strip searches when necessary to control contraband.
Receives, screens and logs all incoming and outgoing telephone calls in the absence of the Receptionist; transfers incoming calls and takes messages as needed.
Logs any person entering or leaving the facility and oversees visitors who come to see detained juveniles.
Provides parents with appropriate information regarding residents' behavior and circumstances.
Analyzes and evaluates present facility procedures and submits ideas for improvements.
Shows initiative in organizing and implementing new activities for residents' enjoyment.
Ensures that the detention facility is maintained in a neat and clean manner by organizing residents in regular cleanup activities.
Performs housekeeping duties as needed, including upkeep of staff and public areas and immediate outside perimeter, and washing clothes (resident's and facility's) and linens.
Transports meals to facility and serves meals and snacks, following acceptable food handling practices.
Performs duties specific to shift, as determined by Superintendent or designee.
Performs any other such duties as may be assigned.