Juvenile Detention Officer & Crisis Counselor

Gregg County; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregg County is seeking a Juvenile Supervision Officer to oversee temporarily detained youths in a secure facility. The role requires certification eligibility, 21+ age, and a willingness to gain additional training. You will write behavioral notes, incident reports and disciplinary plans, and you must be physically capable of handling center contingencies.

Evening and weekend shifts are included. The position emphasizes creating a safe, therapeutic environment for youths while supervising

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain certification as a Juvenile Supervision Officer.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Willing to pursue additional training, skills and experience.
• Ability to write accurate behavioral notes, incident reports and disciplinary plans for supervising juveniles in the facility.
• Physically capable of handling contingencies in the detention center.
• Available to work 10-6, 6-2, 2-10 shifts including weekends.
• Must possess good moral character.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children ages 10 to 16 temporarily detained in the facility.
• Provide a safe and therapeutic environment for detained juveniles.
• Monitor all activities to ensure safety of the children.
• Coordinate and supervise building cleaning to maintain cleanliness.
• Arrange, monitor, and supervise group activities.
• Provide effective crisis counseling.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by supervisor or Chief Juvenile Probation Officer.

Skills

Certifications

Note writing

Detention center safety

Shift flexibility

Moral character

Attention to detail

Willingness to train

Job description

Gregg County is seeking a Juvenile Supervision Officer to oversee temporarily detained youths in a secure facility. The role requires certification eligibility, 21+ age, and a willingness to gain additional training. You will write behavioral notes, incident reports and disciplinary plans, and you must be physically capable of handling center contingencies.

Evening and weekend shifts are included. The position emphasizes creating a safe, therapeutic environment for youths while supervising