Juvenile Supervision Officer - Juvenile Detention - 12

Brazos County•Bryan, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains the care, custody, and control of juveniles in custody at the Juvenile Detention Facility and participates in planning programs and objectives for the work group. The officer provides a safe living environment, supervises residents, conducts intake and orientation, and carries out facility security and daily-care duties in accordance with established policies and procedures. The role requires a flexible schedule based on institutional needs, on-call availability 24 hours a day, and irregular work hours. The position also requires maintaining Juvenile Supervision Officer certification and completing 80 hours of approved training biannually. Officers must follow department policies and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department Code of Ethics and protect the security and confidentiality of case information, files, and chronos as required by the Texas Family Code.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must meet criteria for certification as a Juvenile Supervision Officer through the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).
Valid Texas driver’s license and appropriate liability auto insurance coverage; employees who recently moved from another state must meet driver’s license requirements within 30 days.
Must pass a non-disqualifying criminal history and sex offender registration background check.
Ability to understand human behavioral patterns and exercise good judgment when dealing with troubled youth and their families.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Basic computer knowledge and competence.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Physical ability to perform physical restraint techniques.
Ability to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodations available where applicable.

Nice To Haves

One year of work experience with youth-oriented services or programs; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain the care, custody, and control of residents according to established procedures and provide a safe living environment.
Transport residents within and outside the facility as needed.
Search incoming residents for prohibited items; conduct room searches and pat-down and strip-searches.
Supervise residents’ recreation and provide physical education and recreational activities.
Restrain juveniles physically or mechanically when required.
Maintain required training hours and certification status, including 80 hours of approved training biannually.
Complete necessary paperwork, including Meal Records and Evaluations.
Assist in orienting newly employed officers and relief officers in detention duties.
Manage students in class.
Prepare or set up meals, clean the kitchen as needed, provide clean linens weekly and clean clothes daily, and launder clothes and linens.
Conduct door and perimeter checks, maintain key control, and accurately count utensils at mealtimes.
Monitor residents in their rooms through in-person audio and visual checks.
Conduct intakes and orient new residents.
Ensure facility cleanliness and sanitation; assign, prepare for, and oversee resident chores.
Work a flexible schedule based on institutional needs, remain on call 24 hours a day, and work irregular hours.
Follow department policies, procedures, and practices and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department Code of Ethics.
Maintain the security and confidentiality of case information, files, and chronos as required by the Texas Family Code.
Perform other related duties as assigned.