Officer - probation Job at Denton County, Denton, TX

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  • Denton County
  • Denton, TX

Job Description

Description

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.

Examples of Duties

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.

Qualifications

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.

Supplemental Information

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Job Tags

Full time, Trial period, Shift work,

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