Juvenile Supervision Officer - TEMPORARY - Juvenile Detention - Pre-Adjudication

Denton County; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton County is seeking a Juvenile Supervision Officer to provide professional correction work and direct supervision of juveniles placed in detention or court‑ordered programs. You will maintain case files, transport youths between facilities, coordinate with counselors, and ensure safety and policy compliance across assignments.

A High School diploma or GED is required, with certification within six months of hire. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Certification is required within six months of initial employment.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Temporary position for approximately 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of detained or referred youth.
• Maintain individual case files and update records.
• Enter and retrieve information using data entry software.
• Coordinate transports to detention facilities, medical facilities, or schools.
• Confers with counselors and other professionals about youths' needs and progress.
• Ensure juveniles are searched properly and allowed calls to relatives or attorneys.
• Communicate rules and disciplinary actions to juveniles.
• Escort juveniles to court and ensure safe transport.
• Attend to crisis situations and provide 24‑hour call‑in readiness.
• Complete standard reports based on observations and sources.
• Conduct trainings for staff on procedures related to juvenile detention.

Skills

Supervision

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Transportation coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Juvenile Supervision Officer performs professional correction work providing direct supervision of juveniles placed in detention or programs by the courts. Work involves supervising juveniles to ensure their safety and welfare, shift coverage, and transporting juveniles between detention facilities, medical institutions, schools, and other locations. Duties assigned to employees in the job title vary according to division assignments and/or allocation of workload.

Provides direct supervision of detained or referred youth.

Maintains individual case files, recording all contacts; amends files to reflect changes as appropriate.

Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing and/or file maintenance programs to enter, store, and/or retrieve information.

Confers with counselors or other professionals connected to agencies providing human services to probationers, and maintains knowledge of juveniles' needs, status, and progress.

Ensures that juveniles are properly searched and that juveniles are allowed calls to relatives and/or attorneys.

Contacts juvenile's family.

Advises juveniles of rules and regulations.

Observes the juvenile's demeanor to determine mental state and the possible need for treatment and observation.

Maintains readiness to assist juveniles and/or family members on a 24-hour, call-in basis.

Admits and processes juveniles into the Juvenile Detention Center.

Transports juveniles to and from state hospitals or other medical facilities, etc., as necessary.

Summarizes information and completes standard reports, selecting data from direct observation and other sources.

Supervises the daily activities of juveniles in residence; ensures juveniles follow all established policies and procedures, taking disciplinary action as necessary.

Trains employees in both technique and proper actions to be taken in a variety of situations pertaining to juvenile detention.

Escorts juveniles to court; ensures safe and secure transportation of all juveniles; adheres to all established policies and procedures.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

High School diploma or GED required for this position.

In addition, per Chapter 344 of the TAC or any successor statute, the minimum qualifications of the Juvenile Supervision Officer are that the candidate:

1. be at least 21 years of age;
2. have no disqualifying criminal history as described in the TAC;
3. never have had any type of certification revoked by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department;
4. complete the training required by the TAC; and
5. pass the certification exam as required by §344.700 of the TAC or any successor statute.

Certification as a Juvenile Supervision Officer by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department within

six (6) months of initial employment is required.

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

This is a temporary position approved for approximately 6 months.

THE ANTICIPATED START DATE AND SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS OCTOBER 7, 2026, PENDING COMMISSIONERS COURT APPROVAL OF FINAL BUDGET.