Juvenile Correctional Recreation Officer

Texas Juvenile Justice Department; Giddings (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Juvenile Justice Department seeks Recreation staff to plan and implement events and enrichment for youth on campus. JCOs progress through a career ladder (II–IV) based on experience, education, and agency policy, with required pre-service training for new hires.

Recreation staff document activities, collaborate with direct care staff, mentor JCOs, and schedule evening/weekend programming to support a safe, transparent routine for youth on the campus.

Qualifications

• Pre-service training academy required for new or rehired JCOs separated more than 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement special events, holiday activities, school vacation activities, intramurals, enrichment activities, incentive programs.
• Collaborate with direct care staff to provide recreation, leisure, and enrichment activities.
• Document recreation activities and maintain required records, files, and forms timely and accurately.
• Mentor and coach fellow JCOs, ensuring equitable workloads and collaboration.
• Schedule and provide evening and weekend programming to meet campus needs.

Job description

Texas Juvenile Justice Department seeks Recreation staff to plan and implement events and enrichment for youth on campus. JCOs progress through a career ladder (II–IV) based on experience, education, and agency policy, with required pre-service training for new hires.

Recreation staff document activities, collaborate with direct care staff, mentor JCOs, and schedule evening/weekend programming to support a safe, transparent routine for youth on the campus.