Senior Juvenile Detention Officer - Crisis Intervention

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dallas County seeks a journey level Juvenile Detention Officer to supervise youths 24/7 in a secure detention facility, ensuring health, safety and welfare in line with department policies. You will provide counseling, enforce rules, and document actions during crisis situations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of related experience, First Aid/CPR within 90 days, and a valid Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
• One year of work-related experience.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must be certified as required by TJJD standards within six months.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Must pass an extensive background investigation and drug testing.
• Shift changes may be required; may be assigned to different departments or locations.
• Must be at least 21 years old and complete Juvenile Academy requirements or PREA/Ethics standards.

Responsabilités

• Provides direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility to ensure health, safety and welfare.
• Provides individual and group counseling to youths to promote personal responsibility.
• Makes critical decisions during crises and documents actions for supervisor review.
• Disciplines youths by enforcing facility rules and records behavior.
• Assists with medications, transports, intake assessments or discharges as needed.
• Conducts room checks, searches and rounds; coordinates daily program activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Oral and written communication

First Aid/CPR within 90 days

Background check clearance

Driver's license

Adaptability under pressure

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Dallas County seeks a journey level Juvenile Detention Officer to supervise youths 24/7 in a secure detention facility, ensuring health, safety and welfare in line with department policies. You will provide counseling, enforce rules, and document actions during crisis situations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of related experience, First Aid/CPR within 90 days, and a valid Texas driver’s license.