Senior Juvenile Detention Counselor

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking a Juvenile Detention Officer to provide direct supervision and care for youths in a 24-hour detention facility. The role includes counseling, enforcing rules, and ensuring safety per departmental standards.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, and one year of related experience. First Aid/CPR within 90 days, Texas driver’s license, and successful background checks are required. Regular involvement in shifts and potential overtime is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program.
• One (1) year of work related experience.
• First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license, with a good driving record.
• Must pass an extensive background investigation.
• Mandatory drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to random, unannounced tests.
• Employee may be transferred or reassigned based on department needs.
• Working in a 24-hour facility may require overtime or double shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility.
• Provides individual and group counseling to youths to promote personal responsibility.
• Makes crisis judgments and informs supervisor of actions taken; documents actions.
• Disciplines youths and records behavior for appropriate personnel.
• Serves as back-up to staff and may administer medications or transport youths.
• Conducts inspections, rounds and drills including room checks and searches.
• Transports youths to appointments and coordinates daily activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Dallas County is seeking a Juvenile Detention Officer to provide direct supervision and care for youths in a 24-hour detention facility. The role includes counseling, enforcing rules, and ensuring safety per departmental standards.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, and one year of related experience. First Aid/CPR within 90 days, Texas driver’s license, and successful background checks are required. Regular involvement in shifts and potential overtime is expected.