Juvenile Supervision Officer - Juvenile Detention Part Time -2

Brazos County•Bryan, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains care, custody and control of juveniles in custody at the Juvenile Detention Center facility. Participates in planning of programs and objectives for own work group.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age, or older, and be able to meet criteria for certification as a Juvenile Supervision through TJJD.
Valid Texas driver’s license with appropriate liability auto insurance coverage (Driver’s license requirements must be met within 30 days if employee recently moved from another state).
Must be able to meet all criteria for certification as a juvenile supervision officer through TJJD as well as written proof (on employer’s letterhead) of required work experience from previous employer if applicable (which should include dates of employment and description of job duties and performance), non-disqualifying criminal history/sex offender registration background check.
An understanding of human behavioral patterns and the ability to apply good judgment in dealing with troubled youth and their families.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Must possess basic computer knowledge and competence.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must have physical ability to perform physical restraint techniques.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of working experience with youth oriented services or programs preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the institution consisting of 24 hours per week; on call 24 hours a day, subject to irregular work hours.
Maintains care, custody and control of residents in accordance with established procedures.
Provides safe living environment for residents.
Transports residents within and outside the facility as needed.
Provide physical education and recreational activities and supervises those recreation of residents in accordance with procedures.
Physically and mechanically restrain juvenile residents when needed.
Obtain 80 hours bi-annually of approved training; must maintain own training and training hours and have personal knowledge as to the dates certification(s) are to expire. A supervision officer is solely responsible for the up keep of own certification status.
Completes necessary paperwork.
Assists in orientating newly employed officers and relief officers in all phases of detention duties.
Manage students in class.
Prepare and/or setup meals and clean kitchen as needed. Complete meal record and evaluation.
Provide clean linens weekly and provides clean clothes daily.
Launder clothes and linens.
Conduct door and perimeter checks, ensure key control, conduct accurate security count of utensils at meal times, monitor residents in their rooms by audio and visual checks in person, conduct room searches, perform pat-down and strip searches and search incoming residents for items not permitted.
Conduct intake and orientate all new residents.
Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of facility.
Assign, prepare for, and oversee resident chores.
Abide by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department Code of Ethics.
Maintain security and confidentiality of all case information, files and chronos as required by the Texas Family Code.
Other Duties as assigned.