Residential Monitor

Lubbock County • Lubbock, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide supervision and general guidance to residents to assure an environment is maintained whereby positive behavior changes in residents can be fostered and realized.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED, with some college preferred.
• Follow all Department of Criminal Justice Community Justice Assistance Division (TDCJ-CJAD) and departmental standards and policies.
• Adhere to the TDCJ-CJAD and departmental Code of Ethics.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Travel within the city environment, with little notice, for job-related tasks.
• Travel inside and outside the city to attend trainings and program development, on short notice and on occasion overnight, when and where assigned, as required by the TDCJ-CJAD Standards for CSCDs and CRTCs.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license and liability automobile insurance pursuant to Texas motor vehicle laws.
• Must have a telephone number at which he/she can be reached and access to reliable transportation.
• Must be able to pass a criminal history check.
• Respond to physical altercations and potential physical incidents by establishing control over those present.
• Collect the facts of the situation, including all individuals involved, determine the problem, resolve the problem in an appropriate manner, and document accordingly.
• Be capable of delivering CPR, First Aid, and respond to emergencies (i.e., physical and natural) as needed.
• Must be able to use a personal computer, associated software, and other office equipment (e.g., telephone, copier, fax machine, etc.).
• Must possess good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have interpersonal skills necessary to deal with offenders, the public, coworkers, court personnel, and personnel of other agencies and departments.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Must be able to handle high levels of stress.
• Must be multitask-oriented and able to handle a variety of tasks on an ongoing basis.
• Must possess effective organizational skills.
• Must be able to rationally prioritize tasks and exercise judgment in making decisions and recommendations in a timely manner.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise good, independent judgment, make sound decisions and recommendations, and maintain professional demeanor in difficult situations and ability to work with a variety of people, realize their individual problems, and maintain control and order in the CRTC.

Nice To Haves

• Some college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and directly work with offenders/residents, including modeling appropriate behavior.
• Organize resident activities.
• Interact with the residents, public, and coworkers displaying effective interpersonal skills that convey a sense of concern and understanding, yet maintain a sense of objectivity in assuring the policies and procedures of the CRTC are not compromised.
• Prepare well-documented reports to include incident reports, communication logs, head counts, resident chrono entries, security checks, and Cognitive Reflective Communications (CRCs).
• Process the intake of new residents and ensure the resident’s property is properly secured.
• Conduct resident pat and strip searches, as well as, searches of living areas, common areas, buildings, vehicles, and grounds. Also secure and document and seized or discovered contraband.
• Safely operate facility vehicles in providing resident transportation and ensure vehicles are maintained in a safe operating condition, reporting all mechanical and/or fluid deficiencies. Conduct transports in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in carrying out emergency procedures for fire, severe weather, suicide, and/or other emergency and evacuation plans.
• Follow trained procedures for the handling of aggressive residents.
• Knowledgeable in procedures for collecting and securing resident urine samples, as well as conducting breathalyzer tests.
• Adhere to work schedules and effectively manage accrued personal time, comp time, and holidays.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Attend all required training.
• Follow medical precautions and practice universal precautions.
• May be assigned additional duties, not explicitly set out herein, but which will adhere to specific job guidelines.
• The Director reserves the right to change or modify the task required for this position as programming or workload dictates.

Benefits

• The job description mentions that the position is made possible through State and/or Federal grant funds, and that employment is "At Will". It also states that the Department is unable to guarantee continued employment and that the job description and assignment(s) may change at any time based upon the needs of the Department. No specific benefits are listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED