Lead Juvenile Detention Officer - 24/7 Center

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County in Texas seeks a lead Juvenile Detention Officer to supervise youths 24/7 and support development of residential programs. The role may assume divisional responsibilities when the shift supervisor is absent.

The ideal candidate will provide direct supervision, counseling, crisis intervention, and ensure safety while enforcing facility rules. Applicants must meet training and certification requirements and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school/GED.
• Two (2) years of work related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct day-to-day supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility in a manner that ensures health, safety and welfare of each youth.
• Functions as a lead Juvenile Detention Officer and assumes divisional responsibility in the absence of the shift supervisor.
• Provides individual and group counseling to all youths to promote and increase personal awareness of responsibilities and alternatives.
• Provides crisis intervention counseling and makes sound judgments during crisis, notifying supervisor of concerns.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Crisis intervention

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years related experience

Job description

Dallas County in Texas seeks a lead Juvenile Detention Officer to supervise youths 24/7 and support development of residential programs. The role may assume divisional responsibilities when the shift supervisor is absent.

The ideal candidate will provide direct supervision, counseling, crisis intervention, and ensure safety while enforcing facility rules. Applicants must meet training and certification requirements and pass background checks.