Dallas County (TX) - Dallas, TX
posted 3 days ago
About the position
Functions as a lead Juvenile Detention Officer in providing direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility and assists in the development and evaluation of residential programs. Management Scope: May assume divisional responsibility in the absence of the shift supervisor. Provides direct day-to-day supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility in manner that ensures the health, safety and welfare of each youth. Functions as a lead Juvenile Detention Officer and assumes divisional responsibility in the absence of the shift supervisor. Provides individual and group counseling to all youths to promote and increase personal awareness of responsibilities and alternatives. Provides critical and sound judgement and decisions during crisis or potentially dangerous situations, conducts crisis intervention counseling, and notifies the supervisor of concerns. Disciplines youths by enforcing the rules of the facility, documents behavior and other specific information and forwards to appropriate personnel. Trains and evaluates staff and maintains time and attendance records in the absence of a shift supervisor. Transports youths to and from appointments. 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 include room checks and physical searches of youths. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility.
- Assist in the development and evaluation of residential programs.
- Provide individual and group counseling to youths.
- Make critical decisions during crisis situations.
- Enforce facility rules and document behaviors.
- Train and evaluate staff.
- Transport youths to and from appointments.
- Serve as back-up to staff and perform necessary duties.
- Conduct inspections, rounds, and drills.
- Perform other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program.
- Two years of work-related experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Current Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification or obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Maintain 40 hours of training yearly.
- Possess a valid Texas driver's license with a good driving record.
- 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.
