Officer, Security Control-Juvenile Service (Female Only)
About The Position
Serve in a support role to Juvenile Detention and Post-Adjudication Institutional staff by escorting detained juveniles from intra and inter-locations in a safe and secure manner. De-escalate and counsel volatile and physically aggressive juveniles; maintain secure custody of detained residents; prevent escapes, assaults and misconduct by residents; conduct search and property inventory of new in-custody referrals; conduct dress in and release procedures; conduct personal and facility searches; screen and monitor visitation; counsel and assign disciplinary actions; receive and correctly distribute confidential resident information; assist with inter-departmental transportation and document all non-routine events. Conduct various housekeeping duties including resident laundry.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED.
- Two (2) years experience in a related field.
- One (1) year of experience working with children.
- Ability to be certified as a Texas Juvenile Detention Officer.
- Ability to be certified in First Aid, CPR and Non-Violent restraint.
- Valid driver license and automobile liability insurance.
- Knowledge of State Juvenile Detention Standards; understanding of adolescent behavior and facility security.
- If hired, proof of education required at new hire processing.
Nice To Haves
- College degree may substitute for experience requirement.
Responsibilities
- Maintains secure custody of detained residents, preventing escapes, assaults and misconduct by residents
- Maintains the safety, health and well-being of residents and staff
- Escorts residents safely inside and outside the facility to multiple locations upon request; escorts all hostile and violent visitors from the Detention Center
- Intervenes in aggressive situations with counseling, crisis intervention, physical and mechanical restraint
- Conducts and documents initial health screening, program orientation and property inventory of new referrals prior to conducting dress in procedures
- Assists the Medical Services Supervisor during medical exams and treatment.
- Determines, implements and documents the need for prescribed disciplinary measures
- Screens and monitors family visits for compliance; receives information and prescribed medications from parents
- Documents incidents and restraints; exchanges information with probation officers; testifies in court
- Conducts facility-wide and personal searches for contraband
- Performs all other related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
