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Denton County Texas lists this Juvenile Supervision Officer - Juvenile Probation - Juvenile Detention opportunity in denton, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Juvenile Supervision Officer
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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:
be at least 21 years of age;
have no disqualifying criminal history as described in the TAC;
never have had any type of certification revoked by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department;
complete the training required by the TAC; and
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.
Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
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Benefits
Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.
*Note: These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.
Family Medical Leave: Denton County employees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave. The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition for an employee with a serious health condition.
for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
for an employee with a serious health condition
Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.
Worksite address
denton, TX, 76205, US
Who can apply
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