Juvenile Detention Officer III

3 days ago

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

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Juvenile Detention Officer III to join our team at Dallas County. As a lead officer, you will be responsible for providing direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility, ensuring their health, safety, and welfare.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct day-to-day supervision to youths, enforcing facility rules and documenting behavior.
  • Assume divisional responsibility in the absence of the shift supervisor, making sound judgments and decisions during crisis situations.
  • Provide individual and group counseling to promote personal awareness and responsibility among youths.
  • Discipline youths, document behavior, and forward information to appropriate personnel.
  • Train and evaluate staff, maintain time and attendance records, and transport youths to appointments.
  • Assume all duties as necessary, including administering medications, processing intake assessments, and disciplining youths.
Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program.
  • Two (2) years of work-related experience.
  • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and possess a valid Texas driver's license.
  • Must pass an extensive background investigation and maintain 40 hours of training yearly.
Working Conditions

This position requires working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous/aggressive acts, and the employee must possess a high tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding/stressful work environment.

The incumbent may be considered 'essential personnel' subject to being held over or called back to a work location or alternate site at all times.

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