Entry-Level Juvenile Detention Officer: Supervision & Support

Dallasact; Dallas (TX); In loco; USD 32.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Dallasact in Dallas, TX is seeking an entry-level Juvenile Detention Officer to provide direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour facility. The role involves enforcing rules, delivering individual and group counseling, making crisis decisions in the supervisor's absence, documenting actions, and coordinating activities to promote safety and learning.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of First Aid/CPR within 90 days, and certification as required by TJJD within six

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required.
• First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Certification as required by TJJD within six months of employment.
• 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 pass portions of the Juvenile Academy to continue employment.

Mansioni

• Supervise youths daily to ensure health, safety, and welfare per policy.
• Provide individual and group counseling to youths.
• Make crisis decisions in absence of supervisor and document actions.
• Discipline youths and document behavior.
• Back-up staff, administer medications, transport youths, process intakes/discharges.
• Perform room checks, searches, and drills.
• Coordinate daily educational and entertaining programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Effective communication

Crisis decision-making

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Dallasact in Dallas, TX is seeking an entry-level Juvenile Detention Officer to provide direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour facility. The role involves enforcing rules, delivering individual and group counseling, making crisis decisions in the supervisor's absence, documenting actions, and coordinating activities to promote safety and learning.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of First Aid/CPR within 90 days, and certification as required by TJJD within six