Temp/Seasonal Juvenile Supervision Officer I

Temp/Seasonal Juvenile Supervision Officer I

Salary: $22.47 Hourly Location: Georgetown: 200 Wilco Way, TX Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal (no benefits) Job Number: 14.03255 Department: Juvenile Services Opening Date: 03/12/2026 FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description: Benefits Questions

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to a Juvenile Services Shift Supervisor, responsible for providing direct care supervision to youth in pre- and post-adjudication facilities using trauma-informed practices. Level I of II in Juvenile Supervision. This is a temporary/seasonal position, and is restricted to a maximum of 130 calendar days per year.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Understands, practices, and promotes the vision of Williamson County Juvenile Services
• Maintains daily focus on the department's service philosophy when interacting with youth, including emphasis on Developmental Assets, Developmental Relationships, SPARK identification, Motivational Interviewing, and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
• Supervises and redirects youth behavior using appropriate trauma-focused interventions when necessary
• Oversees the daily activities of residents (i.e. education, physical education, group activities, hygiene, housekeeping chores, meals, visitations, etc.)
• Conducts and/or coordinates social casework activities
• Performs intake, admission, and release of residents and completes all necessary paperwork
• Completes all daily documentation reports, including youth behavior and progress reports
• Operates departmental and personal vehicles to transport residents as needed
• Maintains a clean and safe living environment in designated facility
• Readily complies with departmental / countywide policies and Texas Juvenile Justice Department standards
• All other duties as assigned

The Physical Demands and Environmental Factors

• Position involves performing non-violent physical restraint
• Position involves operating motor vehicles
• Position involves using mechanical restraint devices (handcuffs and leg shackles)
• Position involves prolonged standing, sitting, walking, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, and squatting
• Work is primarily conducted indoors in air-conditioned building
• May be required to perform some work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, wet conditions)
• Requires flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and/or weekend hours, sometimes on short notice
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
• Essential personnel for emergency situations; discretion of department director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Be at least 21 years of age per Texas Administrative Code Section 344.200
• Not have a disqualifying criminal history as defined in Texas Administrative Code Chapter 344

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION

• Required within thirty (30) days of employment:
• Valid drivers license
• Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Juvenile Supervision Officer certification
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
• First aid certification
• Handle with Care certification
• Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) trained

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year of experience working with youth (i.e. teaching, counseling, coaching, mentoring, etc.)
• Bachelors degree in a related field

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

• Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: Yes
• Physical exam: Yes
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: Child Abuse Registry check, Diana Screen

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed.
• Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days.
• The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626.
• Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilco.org/hr.
• Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
• If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

• Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace.
• The use of tobacco and non-tobacco products such as vapor, e-cigarettes and the use of chewing tobacco or like products is prohibited on all Williamson County premises.
• Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

BENEFITS

• Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families.
• These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.
• To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.
• The County also provides retirement benefits.
• Full-time & part-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 12 paid holidays.
• For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533.

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Texas Administrative Code: RULE §344.200: This position requires you are at least 21 years of age at date of hire. Are you able to meet this requirement? Yes No
2. Texas Administrative Code: RULE §344.400: This position requires you have a non-disqualifying criminal history. Are you able to meet this requirement? Yes No
3. Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must be able to pass a drug test and physical exam (provided by County). I am able to meet this requirement. Yes No
4. Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid drivers license upon offer of employment? Yes No
5. I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. Please avoid the use of acronyms or abbreviations that describe job duties and define job titles. I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected. I also understand that I may not submit a resume in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement. Yes No
6. Use the space below to explain ALL gaps in employment. Type N/A if this does not apply.
7. A provision of Texas Administrative Code, title 37 344.302 states that an individual with prior military experience will need to provide related discharge documents during the background check process. Have you ever been on active duty for training (ADT) or served in the military? Yes No
8. Have you ever been the subject of a Child Protective Services (CPS) investigation? What was the outcome of the investigation? Type N/A if this does not apply.
9. At Williamson County Juvenile Services, the protection and safety of the youth that we serve is our #1 priority. For that reason, we will screen all candidates that move forward in the process for positions of trust with children with The Diana Screen. The Diana Screen is a sexual risk screening tool used by Williamson County Juvenile Services to screen candidates moving forward in the process to work or volunteer with our youth. The Diana Screen is administered on a computer in our office and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. The Diana Screen helps to identify people who may step over a sexual boundary line or who may present a sexual risk to children and teens. The Diana Screen is used as one part of Williamson County Juvenile Services overall application/interview/screening process. By completing The Diana Screen you are helping to make Williamson County Juvenile Services as safe as possible for the youth in our care. For more information about The Diana Screen please visit www.DianaScreen.com I acknowledge my understanding that the results of the Diana Screen will be used in determining my eligibility for employment with Williamson County Juvenile Services and I consent to pre-employment/pre-offer participation in the Diana Screen. Yes No
10. This position is temporary/seasonal and only able to offer a maximum of 130 working days per calendar year. The initial training period is 3 weeks long and requires a newly hired employee be present for the entirety of training, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. After the initial training period., scheduling may be flexible depending on availability of the employee and also based on needs of the facility. Please check below that you understand these requirements and scheduling needs. Yes No
11. This is a temporary/seasonal position, which means there is no guarantee in the number of work hours each week. The successful candidate for this position will have the ability to work a flexible schedule, especially in the summer months, and will be able to report to work when given short notice. Are you willing to accept employment with the above expectations and limitations? Yes No
12. Please provide a brief statement introducing yourself and illustrating why you should be considered as the most qualified individual for this position.

Employer Information

• Employer: Williamson County
• Address: Human Resources 100 Wilco Way, Suite HR101 Georgetown