Lead Juvenile Detention Officer: Crisis Response

Dallas County Votes; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County Votes is seeking a Lead Juvenile Detention Officer to supervise youths in a 24-hour detention facility and contribute to residential program development. The role includes acting as a shift supervisor in their absence and delivering direct counseling and crisis intervention.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of related experience, plus certifications like First Aid/CPR, background checks, and a valid Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED and 2 years related work experience.
• Must maintain Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification or obtain within 90 days.
• Must pass extensive background check and drug testing; TX driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct day-to-day supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility, ensuring health, safety and welfare.
• Functions as lead Juvenile Detention Officer; assumes divisional responsibility in the absence of the shift supervisor.
• Provides individual and group counseling to youths to promote responsibility and alternatives.
• Provides crisis intervention and sound judgment in dangerous situations; notifies supervisor of concerns.
• Disciplines youths by enforcing facility rules and documents behavior for personnel.
• Trains and evaluates staff; maintains time and attendance records in the absence of shift supervisor.
• Transports youths to and from appointments.
• Operates as back-up to staff; may administer medications and handle intake/discharges; may perform holds as per TJJD requirements.
• Conducts inspections, rounds and drills, including room checks and searches.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Stress tolerance

Team coordination

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Dallas County Votes is seeking a Lead Juvenile Detention Officer to supervise youths in a 24-hour detention facility and contribute to residential program development. The role includes acting as a shift supervisor in their absence and delivering direct counseling and crisis intervention.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of related experience, plus certifications like First Aid/CPR, background checks, and a valid Texas driver’s license.