Juvenile Supervision Officer II/ Alternate Supervisor na Williamson County, TX

About the Department

Reporting directly to a Juvenile Services Shift Supervisor, responsible for providing direct care supervision to youth in pre- and post-adjudication facilities using trauma-informed practices. Functions as lead Supervision Officer, acting in a supervisory capacity in the absence of an assigned shift supervisor. Level II of II in Juvenile Supervision.

Position Duties

• Supervises and redirects youth behavior using appropriate trauma-focused interventions when necessary
• Oversees the daily activities of residents (i.e. education, physical education, group activities, hygiene, housekeeping chores, meals, visitations, etc.)
• Conducts and/or coordinates social casework activities
• Performs intake, admission, and release of residents and completes all necessary paperwork
• Completes all daily documentation reports, including youth behavior and progress reports
• Operates departmental and personal vehicles to transport residents as needed

• Performs special duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to – Juvenile Services Shift Supervisor
• Direct Reports – No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Position involves performing non-violent physical restraint 
• Position involves operating motor vehicles
• Position involves using mechanical restraint devices (handcuffs and leg shackles)
• Position involves prolonged standing, sitting, walking, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, and squatting

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS  

• Maximum security facility behind locked doors
• Continuous contact with youth accused of or adjudicated for various crimes
• Work is primarily conducted indoors in air-conditioned building
• May be required to perform some work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, wet conditions)

IRREGULAR HOURS

• May occasionally serve on-call  
• Requires flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and/or weekend hours 
• Deemed essential personnel 
• Essential personnel for emergency situations; discretion of department director 
• Regular attendance is required 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• One (1) year of experience working with and providing direct care to youth (i.e.  teaching, counseling, coaching, mentoring, etc.)
• Must be at least 21 years of age per Texas Administrative Code Section 344.200

• Must not have a disqualifying criminal history as defined in Texas Administrative Code Chapter 344

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

Required within six (6) months of employment

• Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Juvenile Supervision Officer certification 
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
• First aid certification
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification
• Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) trained

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Prior experience supervising staff

EMPLOYMENT TESTING 

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: Yes
• Physical exam: Yes
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: Child Abuse Registry Check, The Diana Screen®

Other Qualifications

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.  
 

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).  If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.