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Job Description
General Summary:
Maintains care, custody and control of juveniles in custody at the Juvenile Detention Center facility. Participates in planning of programs and objectives for own work group.
Essential Duties:
Work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the institution consisting of 24 hours per week; on call 24 hours a day, subject to irregular work hours.
Maintains care, custody and control of residents in accordance with established procedures.
Provides safe living environment for residents.
Transports residents within and outside the facility as needed.
Provide physical education and recreational activities and supervises those recreation of residents in accordance with procedures.
Physically and mechanically restrain juvenile residents when needed.
Obtain 80 hours bi-annually of approved training; must maintain own training and training hours and have personal knowledge as to the dates certification(s) are to expire. A supervision officer is solely responsible for the up keep of own certification status.
Completes necessary paperwork.
Assists in orientating newly employed officers and relief officers in all phases of detention duties.
Manage students in class.
Prepare and/or setup meals and clean kitchen as needed. Complete meal record and evaluation.
Provide clean linens weekly and provides clean clothes daily.
Launder clothes and linens.
Conduct door and perimeter checks, ensure key control, conduct accurate security count of utensils at meal times, monitor residents in their rooms by audio and visual checks in person, conduct room searches, perform pat-down and strip searches and search incoming residents for items not permitted.
Conduct intake and orientate all new residents.
Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of facility.
Assign, prepare for, and oversee resident chores.
Abide by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department Code of Ethics.
Maintain security and confidentiality of all case information, files and chronos as required by the Texas Family Code.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an offer of employment. The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Other Duties as assigned.
Supervision
Received:
Not applicable
Given:
Not applicable
Education
Required:
High school diploma or its equivalent. One (1) year of working experience with youth oriented services or programs preferred, but not required.
Preferred:
Experience
Required:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Must be 21 years of age, or older, and be able to meet criteria for certification as a Juvenile Supervision through TJJD.
Preferred:
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Required:
Valid Texas driver’s license with appropriate liability auto insurance coverage (Driver’s license requirements must be met within 30 days if employee recently moved from another state). Must be able to meet all criteria for certification as a juvenile supervision officer through TJJD as well as written proof (on employer’s letterhead) of required work experience from previous employer if applicable (which should include dates of employment and description of job duties and performance), non-disqualifying criminal history/sex offender registration background check.
Preferred:
Physical Demands
Typical:
Duties require daily standing, walking, sitting, talking and listening; frequent use of hands and/or fingers to grasp, handle, pick-up, pinch, type or feel; frequent reaching with hands or arms and lifting of objects over 100 pounds; close vision, distance vision, ability to distinguish color, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met or are encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Typical:
An understanding of human behavioral patterns and the ability to apply good judgment in dealing with troubled youth and their families. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Must possess basic computer knowledge and competence. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must have physical ability to perform physical restraint techniques.
Work Environment
Typical:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, to work under time pressures to meet deadlines and to work closely with others as part of a team; the employee is frequently required to do tedious exacting work. Worker is subject to physical hazards from traffic; serious hazard and infection from exposure to communicable disease; physical harm as the result of confrontation. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About Us
Brazos County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. The population as of the 2020 US Census was 233,849. The county seat is Bryan. Along with Brazoria County, the county is named for the Brazos River, which forms its western border.
