Juvenile Supervision Officer, G110, Youth Village

Juvenile Supervision Officer, G110, Youth Village

Salary

$20.76 Hourly

Location

111 Camino Nuevo Rd. Laredo, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

FY26-00053

Department

Youth Village

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

11/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

This position supervises the activities of residents at the juvenile detention center.

This position works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Major Duties

• Supervises the daily activities of juvenile detainees.
• Supervises daily chores assigned to detainees, including cleaning chores, recreational activities, meals, and classroom periods.
• Supervises telephone calls and visits to detainees by family members, law enforcement officers, attorneys, and other authorized visitors.
• Escorts detainees to detention hearings, court, medical services, and other designated locations.
• Applies non-violent restraint techniques to violent, suicidal, and disruptive detainees.
• Attends the control room; operates telephones, intercoms, and radios; monitors video surveillance cameras; maintains activity logs.
• Launders bed linen.
• Maintains the general cleanliness and order of the secure detention area; provides for the proper placement of all equipment and cleaning supplies.
• Ensures the proper maintenance of all equipment, including electrical and plumbing fixtures, control panels, radios, chargers, air tanks, intercoms, etc.
• Attends mandatory staff meetings and training sessions.
• Screens and processes incoming cases according to departmental procedures.
• Prepares and maintains all necessary forms and documentation, including activity logs, observation logs, chronological logs, etc., for all detainees.
• Prepares incident reports.
• Checks detainees for lice and applies lice treatment as needed.
• Issues clean clothing to detainees daily.
• Issues meals to detainees.
• Administers medication to detainees as instructed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Must be at least twenty-one ( 21 ) years of age.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Occasionally

• Moving oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.

• Operating machinery and/or power tools.

• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

• Driving a County vehicle or a personal vehicle for County business.

• Working in noisy environments.

• Working in hazardous conditions.

• Working in poor ventilation.

• Working in small and/or enclosed spaces.

• Working in adverse environmental conditions is expected.

• Light work that includes carrying objects up to 20 pounds.

• Medium work that includes carrying objects up to 50 pounds.

• Heavy work that includes carrying objects up to 100 pounds or more.

Constantly

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Other Requirements/Information

• Must possess a valid and current Texas Drivers License with an acceptable driving history. *If the applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver's License must be obtained prior to employment.
• The Webb County Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to this position. Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, and a criminal background check are required.
• If applicable, this position may be covered by the Civil Service Rules and Regulations and, therefore, may be subject to those rules and regulations in addition to all other Webb County policies.
• Webb County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
• If applicable, may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job.
• For positions funded in whole or in part through a grant award, employment is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funds and compliance with the terms, conditions, and limitations of the applicable grant agreement. Compensation, benefits, and leave accruals, including vacation, sick leave, and other paid leave, may be subject to grant-specific requirements, to the extent permitted by applicable law and County policy.

The reduction, expiration, or termination of grant funding may result in the modification or elimination of a grant-funded position.

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Webb County provides a variety of benefits available to employees.

Please visit the Risk Management website for more details.

https://www.webbcountytx.gov/RiskManagement/EmployeeBenefits/

The following list of benefits is offered only to benefits-eligible employees in Full-Time positions:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Wellness Program

• Life Insurance

• Ancillary products

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Employee Clinic*

• Vacation and sick leave

• Accrual rates increase based on years of service

• Sixteen (16) County-observed holidays and four (4) personal holidays

• Retirement benefits (TCDRS)

• Available to ALL employees

Available to Permanent Part-Time employees

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Some College Hours
• Vocational Certificate
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctoral Degree or higher

02

Are you at least twenty-one ( 21 ) years of age?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid and current Texas Drivers License or an out-of-state drivers license?

• Yes, I have a valid and current Texas Drivers License or an out-of-state drivers license.
• No, I do not have a valid or current Texas Drivers License or an out-of-state drivers license.

04

Please confirm your understanding that if selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be required to provide a high school diploma, a GED certificate, college transcript from an accredited institution, and/or other documentation of achievement (whichever is applicable) prior to being hired. (We highly recommend you begin obtaining documentation to avoid delays in the hiring process if applicable)

• Yes, I understand this requirement and would be able to provide required documentation prior to hire.
• No, I would not be able to provide required documentation.

Required Question

Employer Webb County (TX)

Address 1110 Washington Street

Suite 204

Laredo, Texas, 78040