Shift Leader

Brazoria County • 20875 County Road 171 Angleton, TX

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The shift leader reports directly to the assistant facility administrator and ultimately to the chief juvenile probation officer. The shift leader will assist in supervising the overall function of the detention center and will serve as the acting administrator after hours. The shift leader will help to ensure that the detention center is run within compliance standards as set forth by the juvenile board and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years experience working in direct supervision of juveniles in a juvenile detention facility or 2 years experience working in a correctional facility.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication, with the ability to organize, plan and direct activities of a large program.
• Ability to motivate and supervise employees.
• Ability to diplomatically establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, employees, other professionals and the public.
• Ability to effectively delegate responsibilities to subordinate staff members and to supervise implementations.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from citizens, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and proof of liability coverage.
• Possess good problem solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people.
• Prepared to deal with crisis situations.
• Possess the ability to work effectively with children and their parents.
• Possess good organizational skills and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize key tasks.
• Ability to attain and remain proficient in the use of department used computer or technology systems.
• Positive customer service attitude and people skills.
• Experience with phone systems and computers with knowledge of current word processing and excel type computer programs.
• Ability to represent the department in a professional manner.
• Ability to perform in a mentally and physically demanding working environment.
• Clean criminal history.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in any field with a preference in the fields of criminal justice, sociology, psychology or a behavioral science.
• At least 1 year experience working in some capacity with juveniles whether incarcerated or in the mental health or educational fields.
• Desire to affect positive change within the child and family structure.

Responsibilities

• Remains familiar with county personnel policies and observes and enforces said policies without exception; contacts human resources for clarification.
• Regular attendance is required; available to respond to the department in times of catastrophe/natural disaster.
• Works flexible schedule involving weekends, evenings and/or nights.
• Works with administration to enhance the professionalism of the detention and residential facilities.
• Performs shift specific duties as directed by the facility administrator of detention/residential services.
• Supervises juvenile supervision officers and issues assignments; initiates disciplinary action for substandard work performance.
• Directs supervision of juvenile residents.
• Becomes and remains well-versed in use of the family code and juvenile justice system.
• Screens juvenile referrals from local police agencies, accepting or denying based on merits of offense (probable cause), mental health status and medical condition.
• Directs intake and orientation process of juvenile offenders into the detention center.
• Obtains and maintains proficiency in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, crisis intervention and fire safety regulations.
• Dispenses prescription and over-the-counter medications.
• Counsels juveniles and contacts mental health professionals as needed.
• Maintains safety and security of facility, residents and staff.
• Initiates process for restraining any out-of-control juvenile resident.
• Maintains 90 hours biannually of approved training for juvenile supervision officer certification.
• Ensures the maintenance of facility cleanliness.
• Prepares daily detention reports including any discipline and/or incident reports.
• Assist Training and Personnel Coordinator in training all OJT’s, both in the facility and possibly in a classroom setting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Directly supervises juvenile supervision officers assigned to the detention and residential facilities; carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the department’s policies and applicable laws; responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Benefits

• Shift involves working weekends, days, evenings and/or nights.
• Works flexible schedule involving weekends, evenings and/or nights.
• Obtains and maintains proficiency in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, crisis intervention and fire safety regulations.
• Must be able to lift and or move at least twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Ability to become trained in restraint techniques which involve flexibility (ex: ability to bend at the knees and waist, ability to bend elbows and other joints); and ability to place full body weight and weight of another on knees (into a kneeling position) and ability to take a deep step back, ability to twist body at torso; and ability to put body weight on one elbow and both knees at the same time; and ability to move suddenly and quickly; and ability to assist others in a restraint.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree