Medical Officer - Licensed Vocational Nurse/Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P) PT
Salary
$75,358.40 Annually
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Regular Part-Time
Job Number
16335
Department
Juvenile Probation Department
Opening Date
06/23/2026
Closing Date
7/23/2026 11:59 PM Central
Position Description
About Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD)
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) is the third-largest juvenile justice agency in the country and the second-largest department in Harris County, employing over 1,200 professionals dedicated to youth justice transformation and reform. HCJPD is committed to improving outcomes for youth, reducing racial disproportionality, and ensuring a safe environment for both staff and residents. We continuously innovate by implementing systemic changes to lower detention populations and promote positive youth development.
About Health Services:
The Health Services division of the HCJPD is responsible for the medical, psychological, and treatment programs within the agency. The services operated within this division include the medical staff that assess and treat youth in the detention center and post-adjudicated facilities. In addition, the division has mental health therapists who provide crisis counseling, and individual, group and family therapy to youth both in the detention center and under community supervision. Lastly, the Health Services division oversees the four specialty courts that operate within the agency to help address some of the underlying factors that may be impacting a youth's functioning.
Position Overview:
The Medical Officer - Licensed Vocational Nurse/Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P) Part Time provides safe and effective medical care for all Juveniles in custody. The Medical officer will practice under the direction/supervision of a Registered Nurse/Physician, providing support to the overall functioning of the medical department. The medical officer will assist in the determination of predictable health care needs of juveniles in custody using a process which includes assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of care and this individual would operate in accordance with the applicable Certifying and/or Licensing agencies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides care with a focus on resident need, environmental and technical safety; utilizing a four step systemic process to deliver patient care. This includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Utilizes a problem solving approach as the basis for decision making in practice, including reporting relevant information to supervising Registered Nurse and/or Physician.
Performs technical nursing skills within the scope of practice for a LVN or Emt-P in accordance with Agency policies and procedures for individual and/or multiple resident assignments.
Performs diagnostic tests, administers medications, sets up equipment and applies therapeutic treatments.
Documents relevant information regarding care in patient records, charts and reports.
Documents observations of youth signs, symptoms, test results, behaviors, and response to medications and treatments.
Informs, explains and educates residents and family members/guardians regarding medications, relevant treatment information, and disease process.
Provides pertinent health information at an appropriate level and includes meaningful literature to support understanding.
Demonstrates behaviors that promote development of positive outcomes in relation to the practice of vocational nursing or para-medicine and provides ethical care in a confidential, caring, non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner.
Assigns specific tasks, activities and functions and maintains appropriate supervision of unlicensed personnel in structured health care settings for residents with predictable health care needs in accordance with program design and structure.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.ne
Requirements
Licensure, Certification, and Experience:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Additional Requirements:
Upon receiving a conditional job offer, all applicants must undergo a criminal background check and drug screening.
All applicants must provide evidence of a tuberculosis (TB) skin test. If the attest result is positive, additional documentation will be required.
All employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, as well as testing based on reasonable suspicion that the employee may be under the influence of a substance prohibited by the county's drug and alcohol policy during the course and scope of employment.
In the event of a public emergency declared by the county, staff may be assigned to other duties, facilities, or departments under the supervision of another county department.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
Employees in this position must possess and maintain a valid Texas Drivers license and maintain liability insurance coverage at least equal to the minimum amounts required by law.
Certified copies of educational transcripts and/or college credits will be required during the hiring process.
This position involves working with challenging youth where the use of crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies may be necessary to ensure the safety of both youth and staff.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Part-Time | This is considered an essential staff position.
Typical Workday (Shifts - Day, Evening, Nights, Weekends).
Hours will be discussed during departmental interview.
Salary:
$75,358.40 Annually
Based on 26 Pay Periods
Open Position Location:
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Savings Benefit
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com
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Are you currently a Certified/Licensed EMT-P care OR currently licensed as a Vocational Nurse by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners? (Certification and Licensure MUST be documented in the "Certificates and Licenses" section of your application to be considered.)
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Which of the following best describes your years of certified/licensed EMT-P care OR licensed nursing experience (not including clinical hours required for education)? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history).
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Do you have a current CPR certification?
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Are you 21 years of age or older?
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This role requires a Valid Drivers License (Texas upon hire) Do you have a Valid Drivers License?
Required Question
Employer Harris County
Address 1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone 713-274-5445
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx