ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - JUVENILE SERVICES

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - JUVENILE SERVICES

Salary

$98,980.44 - $108,878.38 Annually

Location

Tarrant County, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

11152

Department

Juvenile Services

Opening Date

08/30/2026

Closing Date

9/19/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary

The Assistant Director - Institutional Services will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of Juvenile Services including being responsible for overseeing the general administration and functioning of pre-adjudication institutional services. This includes the 128-bed Lynn W. Ross Juvenile Detention Center, and its Medical Clinic, Education, Programming, and Food Service Operations. The position will serve as the Facility Administrator and perform administrative work, such as planning, organizing controlling, and directing all operational and programmatic activities of the assigned departments; provide leadership and guidance in the development and implementation of formal policies and procedures; develop and administer the annual operating budgets for assigned programs; manage contracts, grants, and/or state funding; and exercise general supervisory oversight of the preventive and routine maintenance of the physical plant. The incumbent will lead the management team in developing long range program goals and objectives; develop and monitor annual quality improvement initiatives to ensure continuous program improvement. Exercise direction over personnel to ensure proper compliance with all Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Standards, governmental laws, policies, procedures, and judicial decision affecting the Department. Assists in the absence of the Director or Deputy Director and represents the Department at presentations, meetings, and on committees.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises one or more employees in the Department. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employee(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the County's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employee(s); planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, which include:

• Performs administrative work such as planning, organizing, controlling, and directing all operational and programmatic activities of the Juvenile Detention Center, and its Medical Clinic, Education, Programming, and Food Services Operations.
• Administers the annual operating budget; approves and monitors budget expenditures; prepares budget revisions; provides interim status reports on all accounts.
• Exercises direction over personnel to ensure proper compliance with all TJJD Standards, governmental laws, policies, procedures, and judicial decisions affecting the Department.
• Provides leadership and guidance in the development and implementation of formal policies and procedures for the effective and efficient operation of assigned programs.
• Exercises general supervisory oversight of the preventive and routine maintenance of the assigned facilities.
• Oversees and/or coordinates the collection, compilation and analysis of program activity data; develops and presents comprehensive statistical and narrative program reports.
• Manages and oversees the implementation and facilitation of training plans to ensure personnel receive all training mandated by Texas Juvenile Justice Department and other regulatory standards.
• Serves as liaison between parents, Court, Law Enforcement, TJJD, School Districts, Community agencies, and other professional disciplines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Texas Juvenile Justice Code, Texas Juvenile Justice Department Standards, and all applicable statutes.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication; ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of current and best practices related to the custody and care of juvenile offenders in a secure detention/residential setting
• Ability to work effectively with other professional personnel in a variety of support activities, including policy development, research activities, and grant applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate and engage with youth, families, crime victims, staff, educators, law enforcement, attorneys, treatment providers, regulators, TJJD personnel, and community stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Social Services or a related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience in an administrative capacity supervising programs and/or operations.
• Certification as a Texas Juvenile Probation Officer and Juvenile Supervision Officer.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and Auto Liability Insurance.
• Ability to be certified in CPR, First Aid and Non-Violent Physical Restraint.

Preferred Requirements:

• Masters degree preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in an administrative capacity supervising programs and operations, with at least three of those in a residential or secure detention setting, preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent may be required to bend, hear, see, read, keyboard, sit, stand, walk, talk, work alone and with others, and work overtime. Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at (817) 884-1227.

01

Do you have a Bachelors Degree or higher?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have Five (5) full-time years of work experience in Social Services or a related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you currently hold active certifications as a Texas Juvenile Probation Officer and Juvenile Supervision Officer?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have at least three years of experience supervising programs or operations in a juvenile justice, social services, or similar setting?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you previously managed or administered an annual operating budget?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience working in a secure juvenile detention or residential facility?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered yes to the above question, please briefly describe your role.

08

Please describe your experience working with Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Standards and other applicable juvenile justice regulations.

09

Do you possess a valid Driver License and proof of liability insurance?

• Yes
• No

10

PREA 1 Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution?

• Yes
• No

11

PREA 2 Have you been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community by force, threat of force, coercion, or where the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

• Yes
• No

12

PREA 3 Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated for or found to have engaged in any of the conduct described in either of the two previous questions?

• Yes
• No

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PREA 4 Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated, disciplined or had any government issued license revoked or suspended for having engaged in conduct defined as sexual harassment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Tarrant County

Address 100 E. Weatherford Suite 301

Fort Worth, Texas, 76196-0105

Phone (817) 884-1188

Website http://www.tarrantcountytx.gov