Juvenile Supervision Officer at Hays County, TX

About the Department

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below. This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary
Provides supervision to juveniles in a careful and diligent manner to maintain the safety and security of the center, its staff and the juveniles assigned to the center.

Position Duties

• Coordinates the movement of juveniles in a secure manner and supervising juveniles indoors and outdoors so that the center security is maintained.
• Conduct room searches and area searches for contraband and weapons, screens visitors for contraband, and test doors and other security equipment for proper operations.
• Provide continuous direct supervision of juveniles, to include: room checks, population counts, key and tool control and access to restricted or off limit areas.
• Provide written reports and documentation as described by policy and procedural requirements.
• Provides basic emergency medical treatment such as First Aid, CPR, etc.
• Perform crisis intervention and restraint when necessary and implement behavioral management when required.
• Responsible for the care, role modeling, and supervision of all youth assigned to his/her custody.
• Will perform other duties may be assigned by Shift Supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• TJJD certification as a Juvenile Supervision Officer preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age
• Class C driver’s license.
• First Aid & CPR certification preferred.
• TJJD approved Physical Restraint Technique preferred.
• Must successfully complete and pass the following clearances:
  • Criminal History (TCIC/NCIC)
  • Sex Offender Registration Database Check
  • Driver’s License
  • Pre-employment Drug Screen