Juvenile Detention / Transportation Officer

Ellis County; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to support youth programs through transportation and assistance. This role involves planning and ensuring safe transport of juvenile probation clients to medical appointments, court, and other facilities. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with youth in various environments. Join a team committed to making a positive impact in the lives of young individuals while ensuring compliance with safety policies. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about youth services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; experience with youth preferred.
• Must obtain First Aid and Handle with Care certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation for juvenile probation clients to various appointments.
• Supervise youth in secured and non-secured environments.

Skills

Transportation of juvenile probation clients

Ability to restrain youth

Compliance with safety policies

Supervision of youth

Vehicle inspection and maintenance

Effective communication

Establishing working relationships

Sound judgment and decision-making

Following instructions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

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Department: Ellis County Juvenile Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Certificate, experience working with youth preferred.

Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must obtain First Aid Certification within six months of employment.

• Must obtain Handle with Care Certification within six months of employment.

• Must hold a valid Texas driver license and liability insurance coverage.

• Driving record must reflect acceptable rating by Ellis County to operate a county vehicle.

Required Skills

• Provides safe and prompt transportation of juvenile probation clients to medical appointments, court, other designated placement facilities or detention facilities, and airports.
• Ability to restrain youth when absolutely necessary.
• Performs all duties in compliance with department safety policies and procedures.
• Able to supervise youth in both secured and non-secured environments.
• Performs vehicle inspection prior to use, maintains transportation logs as required, coordinates maintenance service on vehicles as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers and supervisors.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Serves as back-up to staff and assumes all duties as necessary, i.e., processing intake assessments or discharges.

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision primarily provides planning, transportation, and assistance to youth programs. Reports to the Detention Supervisor, Deputy Director and Director of Juvenile Services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position typically requires manual dexterity, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performing the essential functions typically requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.

NOTICE:

The above job profile does not include all essential duties of this job. All applicants and/or employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department to review and discuss the essential functions of the job, so that an applicant and/or employee can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if he/she can safely perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

DISCLAIMER:

Job profiles are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working conditions, or similar behaviors, attributes or requirements associated with a job. A job description is not a comprehensive job profile. It is intended for the sole purpose of acquainting a person who is unfamiliar with such a position with a brief overview of the position’s general direction and scope.

To apply for this position, you MUST submit an Ellis County

Employment Application to:

ELLIS COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES

302 N. MONROE ST. STE. 338

WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165

Applications may be downloaded from the county website

(On-line application process is not currently available for this position)

ELLIS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER