Juvenile Supervision Officer I

Juvenile Services Shift Supervisor

Reporting directly to a Juvenile Services Shift Supervisor, responsible for providing direct care and supervision to youth in pre- and post-adjudication facilities. Level I of II in Juvenile Supervision.

Understands, practices, and promotes the vision of Williamson County Juvenile Services

Supervises and redirects youth behavior using department trained intervention strategies

Makes intentional effort to engage youth while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries

Oversees the daily activities of resident to include but not limited to education, physical education, group activities, meals, chores, and visitation

Performs duties necessary for the processing of intakes, admissions, and releases and complete all necessary paperwork

Completes all necessary daily documentation, including youth behavior and progress reports

Maintains a clean and safe working and living environment designated by the facility

Readily complies with department, county and Texas Juvenile Justice Department policy and standards

Consistently models positive behavior and leadership traits to youth

Maintains regular and reliable attendance

Communicates through the proper chain of command

Attends all meetings and trainings as assigned

Performs all other special duties as assigned

Position involves performing non-violent physical restraint

Position involves operating motor vehicles

Position involves using mechanical restraint devices (handcuffs and leg shackles)

Position involves prolonged standing, sitting, walking, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, and squatting

Maximum security facility behind locked doors

Continuous contact with youth accused of or adjudicated for various crimes

Work is primarily conducted indoors in air-conditioned building

May be required to perform some work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, wet conditions)

May occasionally serve on-call

Requires flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and/or weekend hours

Deemed essential personnel

Essential personnel for emergency situations; discretion of department director

Regular attendance is required

High School Diploma or equivalent

Be at least 21 years of age per Texas Administrative Code Section 344.200

Not have a disqualifying criminal history as defined in Texas Administrative Code Chapter 344

Valid driver's license

Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Juvenile Supervision Officer certification

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification

First aid certification

Handle With Care certification

Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) trained

One (1) year of experience working with youth (i.e. teaching, counseling, coaching, mentoring, etc.)

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Criminal background check: Yes

Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes

Drug screening: Yes

Physical exam: Yes

Child Abuse Registry check, Diana Screen®