Juvenile Supervision Officer

The County of Galveston; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Galveston is seeking a Juvenile Supervision Officer to supervise youth in Juvenile Justice Department programs, guiding behavior and promoting rehabilitation. This on-site role emphasizes safety, reporting, and adherence to department guidelines.

You will conduct crisis interventions, lead activities, and coordinate with school staff. English fluency, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work with 10–16 year olds are essential; CPR/First Aid and restraint training are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 1+ year of casework, corrections, or juvenile work preferred.
• Must meet CPR, First Aid and physical restraint training requirements within six months.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage safety of juveniles in program.
• Provide crisis intervention and redirect negative behavior.
• Prepare and submit daily progress reports.
• Lead orientation for new juveniles and explain rules.
• Participate in therapeutic, physical, athletic, and recreational activities.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

Typing

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred in criminology, corrections, social work, psychology, sociology

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Physical restraint training

In-hire training hours

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career with County of Galveston.

Overall Purpose and Objective

Maintaining safety for everyone and ensuring continuous security, follows the established guidelines and procedures in regular daily tasks. This position aims to guide juveniles toward successful rehabilitation by providing supervision, mentorship, and access to resources that encourage accountability, reduce re-offense, and support long-term personal development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Care, custody, and control of juveniles assigned to Juvenile Justice Department programs, including guidance, crisis intervention, and redirection of juveniles in connection with their conduct, attitudes, and relationships.
• Guides delinquent participants to channel behavior in a more positive manner using approved therapeutic approaches, education, self-discipline, responsibility, and respect for authority, oneself, and the community, as needed.
• Provides disciplinary support to school personnel in the event of disruptive behavior exhibited by a juvenile, as needed.
• Prepares detailed reports as required and submits them to supervisors on a daily basis.
• Admits, processes, and conducts orientation for newly admitted juveniles to their assigned program, advising juveniles on the rules and the observance of discipline requirements on a daily basis.
• Must be able to lead and interact through participation in therapeutic, physical, athletic, cleaning, and recreational activities with juveniles.
• Conducts physical fitness and/or teaches juveniles close-order drills as required.
• Attendance at staff meetings is required.
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Must be reliable and motivated to help others and show evidence of personal qualities, character, and empathy; be able to use good judgment, relate in a friendly manner, and follow guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Must be able to work in close contact with children (10-16 years of age) and work with physically, emotionally disturbed, and/or violent children.
• Basic typing proficiency and fundamental computer skills.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English.
• Must be able to speak clearly and listen to communicate with the juveniles.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Must (1) be twenty-one years of age or older
• (2) have obtained a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma
• (4) have a valid Texas driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Prefer a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board) in criminology, corrections, social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field preferred.
• One (1) or more years of full-time experience in casework, corrections, or a juvenile agency working with offenders, disadvantaged individuals, or emotionally disturbed and/or violent youth preferred.
• Honorably discharged U.S. military service may be considered applicable experience.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, walking, kneeling, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects. The work requires strength, flexibility, and the ability to physically restrain an out-of-control juvenile using the department’s approved personal restraint technique.

Emergency Preparedness Tier Level

Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 1

Special Certifications and Licenses

Must meet eligibility requirements for appointment as a Juvenile Supervision Officer, shall not have disqualifying criminal history, must obtain current CPR certification, current First Aid certification, current physical restraint training/ certification, and eighty (80) hours of in-hire training that is approved by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission, within the first six months of employment, to become certified. Must maintain required certification throughout employment, including recertification every two (2) years. Must have no disqualifying criminal history. Requires 80 hours of training every two (2) years and current certification in First Aid, CPR, and approved physical restraint techniques. Employees must maintain documentation of all completed training.

Department

Department: Juvenile Justice Salary: $51,570.00

Our mission is to be an Employer of Choice in Galveston County. The Galveston County Human Resources Department will operate at a level of excellence in every endeavor. We will provide outstanding customer service, practice best-practices both strategically and tactically in Human Resources processes and guidance, and perform our responsibilities with transparency, trust, integrity, efficiency and accountability.

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.