Juvenile Supervision Officer - Juvenile Probation - Juvenile Detention

Salary : $48,514.00 - $56,276.00 Annually
Location : Denton, TX
Job Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Job Number: 25-263
Department: Juvenile Probation - 1026 - Juvenile Detention - Pre-Adjudication
Opening Date: 10/01/2025
Closing Date: Continuous


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.

In addition, per Chapter 344 of the TAC or any successor statute, the minimum qualifications of the Juvenile Supervision Officer are that the candidate:

1. be at least 21 years of age;
2. have no disqualifying criminal history as described in the TAC;
3. never have had any type of certification revoked by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department;
4. complete the training required by the TAC; and
5. 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.

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Supplemental Information
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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.
Family Medical Leave: Denton County employees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.
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Failure to accept the acknowledgment statement below can result in your employment application being rejected for failure to meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job posting. Your application for this employment opportunity will not be reconsidered if you fail to abide by the statements below.COMPLETED APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I hereby acknowledge that I must complete ALL sections of the employment application, to include the supplemental questions. I understand that failure to enter all relevant work experience in the work history section of the application will result in the rejection of my employment application. I understand that to knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation of a material fact in any application, and/or its supplemental questions shall be grounds for termination. I also understand that I must provide at least THREE references in the "REFERENCES" section of the application. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please understand that your application will be rejected.
02


Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• yes
• No

03


Please indicate the highest level of education obtained:

• No High School Diploma or GED
• General Equivalency Diploma
• High School Diploma
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Juris Doctorate
• PHD
• Medical Doctor

04


How many credit hours have you earned at an accredited college or university?This should include hours earned from completion of a degree, hours earned towards a degree, and/or hours earned but not in conjunction with a degree.

• No College Credit - 14 Credit Hours
• 15-29 Credit Hours
• 30-44 Credit Hours
• 45-59 Credit Hours
• 60-89 Credit Hours
• 90-119 Credit Hours
• 120-149 Credit Hours
• 150-179 Credit Hours
• 180-209 Credit Hours
• 210-239 Credit Hours
• 240-269 Credit Hours
• 270-299 Credit Hours
• 300-329 Credit Hours
• 330-359 Credit Hours
• 360-389 Credit Hours
• 390 Credit Hours or more

05


I acknowledge that I must provide the Denton County Human Resources Department with an OFFICIAL transcript confirming hours completed as indicated in the question above, should an employment opportunity be offered and accepted. Please enter your initials and today's date as acknowledgment. If you did not indicate completion of credit hours, please enter N/A.
06


Title 37, Chapters 343 & 344 of the Texas Administrative Code require juvenile probation officers to be at least 21 years of age. False information will automatically disqualify you for this employment opportunity. Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

07


The Texas Juvenile Justice Department regulates the ratio of juvenile inmates to juvenile supervision officers by gender. Due to State mandated ratios, please indicate your gender. Providing false information will automatically disqualify you from this employment opportunity.

• Male
• Female

08


Do you believe you can successfully pass a drug test?

• Yes
• No

09


Do you believe you can successfully pass a criminal history and sex offender background check?

• Yes
• No

10


Criminal history and sex offender background checks are done through FAST System and has a cost of $13.25. If offered a position with Denton County Juvenile Probation Services are you willing and able to pay $13.25 for the background check?

• Yes
• No

11


Have you EVER been on probation for a felony offense or Class A Misdemeanor; or have you been on probation with a Class B Misdemeanor in the past 10 years?

• Yes
• No

12


Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution?

• Yes
• No

13


Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated for or found to have engaged in any of the conduct described in either of the two previous questions?
14


Have you been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community by force, threat of force, coercion, or where the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

• Yes
• No

15


Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated, disciplined, or had any government-issued license revoked or suspended for having engaged in conduct defined as sexual harassment?

• Yes
• No

16


Do you agree to work either the 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. or 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. shift?

• Yes
• No

17


Do you agree to be available (sometimes with short notice) to work extra shifts in emergency situations?

• Yes
• No

18


Do you agree to maintain a telephone in working order and make the number available to your Shift Supervisor at all times during your employment?

• Yes
• No

19


Do you agree to wear clothing to conform to the departmental dress code?

• Yes
• No

20


Are you bilingual in Spanish and English?

• Yes
• No

21


Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

22


Where did you hear about this position?

• Denton Record Chronicle
• Governmentjobs.com
• Monster.com
• Indeed
• Craigslist
• Facebook
• Other

23


If you selected "Other" in the previous question, please specify how you were referred to this position.
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I understand that no employment contract either expressed or implied is created should I be hired by Denton County. I understand that I will be required to pass a drug/alcohol and/or physical examination prior to employment. I also understand that if I am a new employee, I will be required to complete a six (6) month probationary period. I give my consent to Denton County to conduct a background investigation including contacting any current and/or previous institutional employers, reference checks, criminal searches, and verification of credentials. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please understand that your application will be rejected.
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