Juvenile Detention Officer II

4 weeks ago


Dallas, Texas, United States Dallas County Full time
Job Summary

As a Juvenile Detention Officer II with Dallas County, you will play a critical role in ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of youths in our 24-hour detention facility. This is a challenging yet rewarding position that requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to make sound judgments and decisions in high-pressure situations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct supervision to youths in the detention facility, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Provide individual and group counseling to promote personal awareness and responsibility among youths.
  • Make critical decisions and take action in crisis or potentially dangerous situations, documenting actions and informing supervisors as necessary.
  • Discipline youths by enforcing facility rules, documenting behavior, and forwarding information to appropriate personnel.
  • Assume backup duties as needed, including administering medications, transporting youths, and processing intake assessments or discharges.
Requirements
  • Education and experience equivalent to an Associate's degree in a related field, such as Criminology, Corrections, or Counseling.
  • One year of work-related experience.
  • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and pass a background investigation.
  • Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire and be certified as required by applicable standards.
  • Valid Texas driver's license with a good driving record.
Working Conditions

This position requires working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous or aggressive acts, and the ability to work in an emotionally demanding and stressful environment. The employee may be subject to shift changes, mandatory overtime, and being held over or called back to work at all times.



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