Functions as an entry level Juvenile Detention Officer providing direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility.Education, Experience and Training:
Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program.
Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Must obtain First Aid/CPR Certification within 90 days of hire. Must be certified as required by applicable standards for the facility/department assigned within six months of employment. Must possess a valid Texas driver's license, with a good driving record. Must pass an extensive background investigation. Mandatory drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment. The employee will also be subject to shift changes.
Physical/Environmental Requirements:
Works inside a secured facility with potential exposure to hepatitis, tuberculosis, lice and other diseases. Ability to restrain and/or chase youths. May be required to utilize vehicle to transport youths.1. Facilitates the daily scheduling of the detention hearing dockets and coordinates with the Courts in scheduling all pre-disposition hearings.
Manages the detention release process for the Juvenile Courts.
Monitors and evaluates dockets to determine the status of juveniles listed and to ensure they are in detention no longer than necessary.
Researches, compiles and analyzes data concerning various aspects of the detention population.
Manages the home detention and day reporting programs and maintains knowledge of community-based services to make appropriate recommendations for release.
Collaborates with staff, courts, other departments and external agencies in resolving population issues or creating corrective action plans related to the detention population.
7.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.
Performs other duties as assigned.1. Facilitates the daily scheduling of the detention hearing dockets and coordinates with the Courts in scheduling all pre-disposition hearings.
Manages the detention release process for the Juvenile Courts.
Monitors and evaluates dockets to determine the status of juveniles listed and to ensure they are in detention no longer than necessary.
Researches, compiles and analyzes data concerning various aspects of the detention population.
Manages the home detention and day reporting programs and maintains knowledge of community-based services to make appropriate recommendations for release.
Collaborates with staff, courts, other departments and external agencies in resolving population issues or creating corrective action plans related to the detention population.
7.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.