JUVENILE SUPERVISION OFFICER

Position Summary

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Juvenile Supervision Officer provides supervision and control of juveniles during intake, recreation, education, visitation, release, and all other aspects of detainment within the Juvenile Detention Center/Shelter. This position encourages orderly conduct and completes all necessary paperwork. This position also is responsible for maintaining safety and security by ensuring compliance with state standards, and departmental policy and procedure.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains care, custody and control of residents in accordance with established procedures
• Prepares daily observation logs, daily reports, property records, security time checks, room-checks, and activity reports
• Provides direct supervision of juvenile, encourages orderly conduct, observes, and reports pertinent behavior of each juvenile in detention
• Supervises the serving of meals, laundering and exchange of clothing and bedding, as well as cleaning and sanitation within a secure facility
• Conduct door and perimeter checks, ensure key control, conduct room searches and perform pat-down and strip-searches
• Must conduct themselves in a manner that served as a positive role model to the residents at all times
• Ensures security and safety of the residents within the detention facility/Shelter
• Assists in orientating newly employed officers and relief officers in all phases of detention duties
• Prepare and/or set-up meals and clean kitchen as needed
• Maintain 80 hours biannually of approved training to maintain JSO certification
• Regular attendance and timeliness are required

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

Required

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred

• An associate’s degree from an accredited college in Criminal Justice, Sociology, or Psychology

SKILLS ~ EXPERIENCE:

Required

• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age
• Ability to provide instruction, coaching, guidance and orders to juveniles in a manner that creates a secure setting for all detainees
• Must be able to deal with the public on the telephone and in person and possess good interpersonal skills
• Must be skilled in handling the stress and the pressures of dealing with detained youth in a secure setting
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with departmental staff
• Must be able to read and understand departmental policies and procedures
• Must be able to become a certified Juvenile Supervision Officer in accordance with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department standards
• In order to comply with the Texas Administration Code Section 343.432 (b) & (c) Gender Supervision Requirements, males highly preferred

DISCLAIMER: McLennan County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past ten years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.

Supplemental Information

All Employees

o Must be committed to achieving excellence in assigned duties, always in service of the county and community

o Must have ability to earn and keep the trust of fellow employees and the community at large

o Must be dependable as an encouraging force for team morale and in overall attendance

o Must be approachable and ready to help fellow employees and the general public

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Work is performed mostly indoors in a 24-hour/7-day confined, security facility
• Frequent contact with the public, parents of clients, and hostile detainees
• May be exposed to blood borne pathogens and other bodily fluid

PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing, walking, and light lifting of supplies
• The individual must be able to physically restrain residents exhibiting disruptive behavior in a safe manner in accordance with the behavior management training
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical
• Must be able to complete and pass pre-employment and random drug tests

HOURS / SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

This position works one of the following three shifts:

1st Shift: 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

2nd Shift: 3:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

3rd Shift: 11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.

This position may be required to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and other shifts assigned by the Assistant Superintendent

McLennan County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.