Juvenile Supervision Officer

Juvenile Supervision Officer

Salary

$55,299.00 Annually

Location

2250 Clovis Barker Road, San Marcos, TX

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

202201372

Department

Juvenile Detention Center

Opening Date

09/18/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The Annual Salary of $56,401 effective 10/01/2026

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below. This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary

Provides supervision to juveniles in a careful and diligent manner to maintain the safety and security of the center, its staff and the juveniles assigned to the center.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the movement of juveniles in a secure manner and supervising juveniles indoors and outdoors so that the center security is maintained.
• Conduct room searches and area searches for contraband and weapons, screens visitors for contraband, and test doors and other security equipment for proper operations.
• Provide continuous direct supervision of juveniles, to include: room checks, population counts, key and tool control and access to restricted or off limit areas.
• Provide written reports and documentation as described by policy and procedural requirements.
• Provides basic emergency medical treatment such as First Aid, CPR, etc.
• Perform crisis intervention and restraint when necessary and implement behavioral management when required.
• Responsible for the care, role modeling, and supervision of all youth assigned to his/her custody.
• Will perform other duties may be assigned by Shift Supervisors.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma preferred or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• TJJD certification as a Juvenile Supervision Officer preferred.

Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must be 21 years of age
• Class C driver's license.
• First Aid & CPR certification preferred.
• TJJD approved Physical Restraint Technique preferred.
• Must successfully complete and pass the following clearances:
• Criminal History (TCIC/NCIC)
• Sex Offender Registration Database Check
• Driver's License
• Pre-employment Drug Screen

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work less than 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Employer Hays County

Address 1901 Dutton Drive

Ste. E

San Marcos, Texas, 78666

Phone 512-393-2223

Website http://www.hayscountytx.gov