0000009989.JUVENILE TRAINING SUPERVISOR.JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

Dallas-County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is hiring a Training Supervisor to lead detention/residential staff, oversee program training, and ensure regulatory compliance within a secure Dallas facility. The role supervises 21-35 officers and volunteers, conducts staff evaluations, coordinates education/therapeutic activities, and supports emergency responses while maintaining staffing competency and reporting requirements.

This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of related experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR within 90 days of hire.
• Must be certified as required by facility standards within six months.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License with good driving record.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation.
• Mandatory drug testing before employment and during employment.
• Position may require overtime and shift changes.

Responsibilities

• Trains, motivates, evaluates, and supervises staff; assigns work and tracks attendance.
• Develops and evaluates training for staff on daily programs/activities.
• Assumes management responsibilities in the absence of the manager and oversees shifts.
• Makes critical decisions during emergencies and conducts crisis sessions.
• Prepares and files reports and documentation per standards.
• Conducts inspections and searches for contraband as needed.
• Back-up to staff; administers medications and transports youths as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication skills

First Aid/CPR certification

TX Driver's License

Background check

Drug testing

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Job Description

Functions as a training supervisor in an assigned facility, ensures the efficient operation of the facility by assisting in the development and evaluation of all programs and maintains adequate staffing competency in compliance with policies and procedures, federal, state and local regulations and licensing requirements.

Management Scope: Supervises generally 21-35 detention/residential officers, part-time workers and volunteers and assumes managerial responsibilities in the absence of the manager.

Responsibilities

1. Trains, motivates, evaluates, and supervises staff; issues work assignments; and ensures staff accurately report time and attendance.
2. Develops, coordinates, and evaluates training for staff in how to conduct daily educational, therapeutic and/or recreational programs/activities.
3. Functions in a supervisory capacity and assumes management responsibilities in the absence of the manager, operating assigned shifts effectively and efficiently and maintaining the proper staff competency according to licensing standards.
4. Makes critical and sound decisions during emergencies or potentially dangerous situations; conducts group intervention crisis sessions; and informs supervisor of concerns as warranted.
5. Prepares and completes reports and other documentation in accordance with applicable standards, policies and procedures.
6. Conducts inspections, drills, dorm/cell searches and physical searches of youths when contraband is suspected.
7. Serves as back-up to staff and assumes all duties as necessary, i.e. administering medications, transporting youths to appointments, processing intake assessments or discharges, disciplining youths, and chasing or restraining youths.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training:

Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related field of study. Two (2) years of work-related experience.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Must obtain First Aid/CPR Certification within 90 days of hire. Must be certified as required by applicable standards for the facility/department assigned within six months of employment. Must have a valid Class Texas Drivers License and good driving record. Will be required to provide a copy of 10-year driving history. Must maintain a good driving record and remain in compliance with Article II, Subdivision II of Chapter 90 of the Dallas County Code. Must pass an extensive background investigation. Mandatory drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment. The employee will also be subject to shift changes.

“Position requires working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous/ aggressive acts; should possess a high tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding/stressful work environment.”

An employee may be transferred to another department, shift, location, or facility based on the needs of the Department.

Working in a 24-hour facility may make the employee subject to working mandatory overtime or remaining on duty and working all, or a part of, an additional shift (“double shift”).

The incumbent is / may be considered to be ‘essential personnel’ subject to being held over or called back to a work location or alternate site at all times. When required, you will be notified by your supervisor.

Must be at least 21 years of age (for applicable positions) and must pass all portions (physical/written) of the Juvenile Academy to continue employment or all standards related to PREA and Ethics for specific positions.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

Works inside a secured facility with potential exposure to hepatitis, tuberculosis, lice and other diseases. Ability to restrain and/or chase youths. May be required to utilize vehicle to transport youths.

Job Info

• Job Identification 26000507
• Posting Date 08/26/2026, 08:14 PM
• Apply Before 09/26/2026, 05:00 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time