Detention Supervisor - Bryan, United States - Brazos County

Brazos County

Verified Company

Bryan, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

General Summary:
To assist the Detention Manager in providing effective supervision of an assigned work shift within the departments Detention Facility.

Essential Duties:
Other duties may be assigned. Work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the institution. Transports residents to court as needed. Searches residents to court as needed. Supervise residents in accordance with procedures. Make arrests and perform restraint techniques. Work a flexible schedule that will involve working weekends, evenings or nights.

Work with Administration to enhance the professionalism of the detention center Become well versed in the use of the Family Code and Juvenile Justice System.

Direct the intake and orientation process of juvenile offenders into the detention center. Screen juvenile referrals from the local police agencies to accept or deny based on the merits of the offense. Dispense prescription and over the counter medications. Counsel with the juveniles and contact mental health professionals as needed. Maintain 80 hours biannually of approved training to maintain JPO and JSO certification. Follow established policies, procedures and practices of the department. Abide by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department Code of Ethics. Maintain security and confidentiality of all case information, files and chronos as required by the Texas Family Code. Facilitates and participates in departmental programs. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is related or a logical assignment to the position.

Other Duties as assigned.

Supervision

Received:
Detention Manager

Given:

Supervise Juvenile Supervision Officers and detained juveniles in accordance with County and Department procedures as well as State standards.

This includes training of new officers and staff, conducting performance reviews, and recommending personnel actions. Conduct regular staff meetings regarding policies, procedures, problem solving, program planning and in-service training. Review and approve time sheets and time off requests.

Education

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or a related field, plus one (1) year of responsible, paid experience in a juvenile correctional work or social services.

Preferred:
Experience

Required:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Must be 21 years of age, or older, and be able to meet criteria for certification as a Juvenile Probation Officer and Juvenile Supervision Officer through TJJD.

Preferred:
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Required:

Valid Texas driver's license with appropriate liability auto insurance coverage ( Driver's license requirements must be met within 30 days if employee recently moved from another state).

Must be able to meet all criteria for certification as a probation officer through TJJD which includes a certified copy of transcript with written proof of accreditation of your college or university as well as written proof ( on employer's letterhead) of required work experience from previous employer (which should include dates of employment and description of job duties and performance), non-disqualifying criminal history/sex offender registration background check.

Preferred:
Physical Demands

Typical:

Duties require daily standing, walking, sitting, talking and listening; frequent use of hands and/or fingers to grasp, handle, pick-up, pinch, type or feel; frequent reaching with hands or arms and lifting of objects over 100 pounds; close vision, distance vision, ability to distinguish color, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met or are encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Work Environment

Pay:
From $24.21 per hour

Benefits: