Entry-Level Juvenile Detention Officer — Safety & Support

Dallas County Votes; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County Votes is seeking an entry-level Juvenile Detention Officer to supervise youths in a 24-hour facility. The role entails ensuring safety, delivering counseling, and enforcing rules while documenting actions and reporting to supervisors.

You may assist with transport, medications, intake, and discharges. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, First Aid/CPR within 90 days, a valid Texas driver’s license with a clean record, and successful background/drug checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license with a good driving record.
• Must pass extensive background investigation and mandatory drug testing.
• Must be at least 21 years old and able to pass the Juvenile Academy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise youths in a 24-hour detention facility.
• Provide individual and group counseling to youths.
• Make critical decisions during crises and inform supervisor.
• Discipline youths and document behavior for appropriate personnel.
• Assist with medications, transport, intake, and discharges as needed.
• Conduct inspections, rounds, and searches.
• Transport youths to appointments.
• Coordinate daily educational and entertaining programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

First Aid/CPR

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Dallas County Votes is seeking an entry-level Juvenile Detention Officer to supervise youths in a 24-hour facility. The role entails ensuring safety, delivering counseling, and enforcing rules while documenting actions and reporting to supervisors.

You may assist with transport, medications, intake, and discharges. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, First Aid/CPR within 90 days, a valid Texas driver’s license with a clean record, and successful background/drug checks.