Position Summary
Pay Range: $23.54 Hourly
The Juvenile Supervision Officer provides supervision and control of juveniles during intake, recreation, education, visitation, release, and all other aspects of detainment within the Juvenile Detention Center/Shelter. This position encourages orderly conduct and completes all necessary paperwork. This position also is responsible for maintaining safety and security by ensuring compliance with state standards, and departmental policy and procedure. Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Maintains care, custody and control of residents in accordance with established procedures
Prepares daily observation logs, daily reports, property records, security time checks, room-checks, and activity reports
Provides direct supervision of juvenile, encourages orderly conduct, observes, and reports pertinent behavior of each juvenile in detention
Supervises the serving of meals, laundering and exchange of clothing and bedding, as well as cleaning and sanitation within a secure facility
Conduct door and perimeter checks, ensure key control, conduct room searches and perform pat-down and strip-searches
Must conduct themselves in a manner that served as a positive role model to the residents at all times
Ensures security and safety of the residents within the detention facility/Shelter
Assists in orientating newly employed officers and relief officers in all phases of detention duties
Prepare and/or set-up meals and clean kitchen as needed
Maintain 80 hours biannually of approved training to maintain JSO certification
Regular attendance and timeliness are required
EDUCATION:Required:
High school diploma or GED
Preferred:
An associate"s degree from an accredited college in Criminal Justice, Sociology, or Psychology
SKILLS ~ EXPERIENCE:Required:
Must be twenty-one (21) years of age
Ability to provide instruction, coaching, guidance and orders to juveniles in a manner that creates a secure setting for all detainees
Must be able to deal with the public on the telephone and in person and possess good interpersonal skills
Must be skilled in handling the stress and the pressures of dealing with detained youth in a secure setting
Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with departmental staff
Must be able to read and understand departmental policies and procedures
Must be able to become a certified Juvenile Supervision Officer in accordance with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department standard
In order to comply with the Texas Administration Code Section 343.432 (b) & (c) Gender Supervision Requirements, males highly preferred
All Employees
Must be committed to achieving excellence in assigned duties, always in service of the county and community
Must have ability to earn and keep the trust of fellow employees and the community at large
Must be dependable as an encouraging force for team morale and in overall attendance
Must be approachable and ready to help fellow employees and the general public
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Work is performed mostly indoors in a 24-hour/7-day confined, security facility
Frequent contact with the public, parents of clients, and hostile detainees
May be exposed to blood borne pathogens and other bodily fluid
PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:
Standing, walking, and light lifting of supplies
The individual must be able to physically restrain residents exhibiting disruptive behavior in a safe manner in accordance with the behavior management training
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical
Must be able to complete and pass pre-employment and random drug tests
HOURS / SPECIAL CONDITIONS:This position works one of the following three shifts:
1st Shift: 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
2nd Shift: 3:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
3rd Shift: 11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
This position may be required to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and other shifts assigned by the Assistant Superintendent Disclaimer
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
McLennan County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past ten years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually. Application Special Instructions
Please attach the following documents:
Proof of education for the highest level of schooling completed i.e. copy of high school diploma or college transcript
Current resume