Dallas County (TX) - Dallas, TX
posted 3 days ago
About the position
Functions as an entry level Juvenile Detention Officer providing direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility. Provides day-to-day direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility in a manner that ensures the health, safety and welfare of each youth is in compliance with departmental policies and procedures and all applicable standards. Provides individual and group counseling to all youths to promote and increase personal awareness of responsibilities and alternatives. Makes critical and sound judgments and decisions during crisis or potentially dangerous situations, only in the absence of the supervisor; informs supervisor of problems or situations encountered and actions taken; and documents actions. Disciplines youths by enforcing the rules of the facility, documents behavior and other specific information and forwards to appropriate personnel. Serves as back-up to staff and assumes all duties as necessary, i.e., administering medications, transporting youths to appointments, processing intake assessments or discharges, and disciplining youths. Must be physically able to perform 'handling with care techniques, including takedowns, chasing and restraining youth' as outlined in the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) requirement. Conducts inspections, rounds and drills which includes room checks and physical searches of youths. Transports youths to and from appointments. Coordinates and provides daily educational and entertaining programs and activities. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility.
- Ensure the health, safety and welfare of each youth in compliance with departmental policies.
- Provide individual and group counseling to promote personal awareness.
- Make critical judgments during crisis situations and document actions taken.
- Enforce facility rules and document behavior.
- Serve as back-up to staff and perform necessary duties.
- Conduct inspections, rounds, and drills.
- Transport youths to and from appointments.
- Coordinate and provide daily educational and entertaining programs.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Must obtain First Aid/CPR Certification within 90 days of hire.
- Must be certified as required by applicable standards within six months of employment.
- Must possess a valid Texas driver's license with a good driving record.
- Must pass an extensive background investigation.
- Mandatory drug testing prior to employment and subject to random testing during employment.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
Nice-to-haves
- Bilingual preferred.
Benefits
- Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
- Encouragement for AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, National Service Alumni volunteers, and persons with a criminal background to apply.
