- An employee may be transferred to another department, shift, location, or facility based on the needs of the Department.
- Working in a 24-hour facility may make the employee subject to working mandatory overtime or remaining on duty and working all, or a part of, an additional shift ("double shift").
- The incumbent is / may be considered to be 'essential personnel' subject to being held over or called back to a work location or alternate site at all times. When required, you will be notified by your supervisor.
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Juvenile Detention Officer II.5003400 - Dallas, United States - Dallas County (TX)
Description
Functions as a journey level Juvenile Detention Officer, providing direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility.
Provides direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility to ensure the health, safety and welfare of each youth is in compliance with departmental policies and procedures and all applicable standards.
Makes critical and sound judgements and decisions during crisis or potentially dangerous situations, only in the absence of the supervisor; informs supervisor of problems or situations encountered and actions taken; and documents actions.
Disciplines youths by enforcing the rules of the facility, documents behavior and other specific information and forwards to appropriate personnel.
Serves as back-up to staff and assumes all duties as necessary, i.e., administering medications, transporting youths to appointments, processing intake assessments or discharges, and disciplining youths.
Must be physically able to perform "handling with care techniques, including takedowns, chasing and restraining youth" as outlined in the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) requirement.
Conducts inspections, rounds and drills which includes room checks and physical searches of youths.Transports youths to and from appointments.
Coordinates and provides daily educational and entertaining program activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and experience equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Criminology, Corrections, Counseling, Law, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, Business Management, Public Administration, Education, or in a job related field of study.
Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public.
* "Position requires working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous/ aggressive acts; should possess a high tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding/stressful work environment."
Physical/Environmental Requirements:
Works inside a secured facility with potential exposure to hepatitis, tuberculosis, lice and other diseases. Ability to restrain and/or chase youths. May be required to utilize vehicle to transport youths.
BILINGUAL PREFERRED
2600 LONE STAR DRIVE DALLAS TEXAS 75212
JUVENILE DEPT (DETENTION CENTER/POST)
An extensive pre-employment background investigation will be conducted on all applicants who have been offered positions with Dallas County. A criminal history will not automatically disqualify an applicant unless applicable law requires such action.
Dallas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, National Service Alumni volunteers, and persons with a criminal background are encouraged to apply.