Texas
TJJD - Juvenile Correctional Officer Supervisor - (GID) - 52003
Texas, Giddings, Texas, United States, 78942
HOW TO APPLY
Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at the TJJD careers site): TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003) Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028) Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975) Authorization to Release Information (HR-074) Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position. Apply Online
at the CAPPS Career Center and attach to the application the above forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), official college transcripts, licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). Apply through Work-In-Texas
at the Work-In-Texas site. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), official college transcripts, licenses/certifications, and, if a veteran, the DD Form 214. The additional forms are available at the TJJD careers site and can be submitted via email to hrjobsgiddings at tjjd.texas.gov. Apply via Email
to hrjobsgiddings at tjjd.texas.gov. Send the completed application, supplemental questions/forms, and copies of all required documents. PLEASE NOTE Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment history, not limited to the past 10-15 years.
Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month and year), supervisor’s name and phone number, a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not replace this required information. Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and meet Minimum Qualifications. BENEFITS State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at the Texas ERS site. Benefits include: Retirement plan, health and life insurance for employee, holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts. Certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Performs highly complex (senior-level) work overseeing correctional staff who provide direct care to juveniles in a correctional residential facility. Oversees daily operations of a juvenile residential unit; supports and mentors correctional officers on their unit; ensures safety and security of youth and staff; works directly with youth, coaching their personal development in accordance with treatment plans. May plan, assign, and supervise others. Responsible for development of JCOs on the dorm and ensuring JCOs are trained appropriately on dorm and youth management. Provides on-the-job training to new JCOs assigned to their unit. Maintains safe environments and employs security measures when youth, staff, or others are in danger. Interacts with youth to maintain structure and apply knowledge of brain development in youth with complex trauma. Maintains healthy relationships and boundaries with youth and recognizes progress. Responds to youth grievances. May act as Campus Shift Administrator. Works under limited supervision with substantial initiative. May work shifts beyond 40 hours, be on-call, and travel as needed. Pre-Service Training Academy Requirement:
New hires or rehired JCOs separated more than 18 months must attend the pre-service training academy and complete on-the-job training full-time. JCOs returning within 18 months of separation will not attend the academy and will be placed in full-time status on their start date. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Provides on-the-job training to JCOs, teaches dorm operations, and models appropriate methods and interventions. Ensures JCOs complete dorm modules and are ready for sole supervision certification. Coaches and models youth engagement and dorm management techniques. Works with dorm leadership to identify retention trends and apply retention and support strategies. Provides behavior change strategies to increase youth positive behavior. Holds youth accountable and coaches use of DBT Skills. Models regulation, stress management, and crisis response. Maintains privacy and follows policies on youth records. Completes required records and forms in a timely manner. Approves/denies timesheets by deadline. Performs related duties as needed. Follows safety policies and attends work regularly. Participates in the Youth Service Team and provides input into each youth’s treatment plan. Performs all essential duties of a JCO and maintains professionalism with staff and youth. Maintains knowledge of TJJD treatment programs including Texas Model 2.0 and applies this knowledge during facility visits or audits. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must be at least 21 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. One year of full-time wage earning experience supervising or providing rehabilitation/treatment services to youth or adults in a treatment program, correctional program, or residential setting. OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS College degree or coursework preferred. Two years of full-time wage-earning experience supervising or providing rehabilitation/treatment services to youth or adults in a treatment program, correctional program, or residential setting. Experience and Education Substitutions: Undergraduate course hours may substitute for up to four years of experience (30 hours = 1 year). Pro-rated part-time experience may satisfy the requirement. Note: Any degree or course hours must be from an accredited institution. Applicants with the following will not be considered: felony convictions, domestic violence involving a family member, official oppression, current sex offender registration, or other disqualifying arrests not expunged. Other arrests/convictions may be reviewed case-by-case. Pre-employment conditions include pre-employment drug test, fingerprinting, criminal records and driving record checks, and Fitness-for-Duty Assessment. Continued employment requirements include maintaining certifications in TJJD Use of Force techniques and First Aid/CPR. Failure to maintain required certifications may result in termination. This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Physical and sensory demands are listed; reasonable accommodations available. Includes activities such as lifting, restraining, prolonged standing, driving, climbing, and travel as required. Ability to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and be on-call. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of safety and security procedures, counseling techniques for adolescents, and facility rules. Knowledge of behavior and child development; understanding of juvenile delinquency and treatment methods. Ability to remain calm, model self-regulation, build healthy youth relationships with boundaries, and communicate effectively with youth. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise youth programs; facilitate group discussions; set limits; intervene and de-escalate; respond to crises; maintain order; and transport youth. VETERANS Veteran’s preference requires attaching DD Form 214, VA rating, or DD Form 1300. For assistance translating military experience, visit the provided resources. MOS information available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at the Criminal Justice MOS Codes. SPONSORSHIP Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If scheduled for an interview and you require accommodation, inform the hiring representative. Only selected candidates will be contacted. Due to high volume, telephone inquiries are not accepted. Status can be checked via the CAPPS Career Center profile. EEO The Texas Juvenile Justice Department is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or services.
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Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at the TJJD careers site): TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003) Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028) Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975) Authorization to Release Information (HR-074) Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position. Apply Online
at the CAPPS Career Center and attach to the application the above forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), official college transcripts, licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). Apply through Work-In-Texas
at the Work-In-Texas site. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), official college transcripts, licenses/certifications, and, if a veteran, the DD Form 214. The additional forms are available at the TJJD careers site and can be submitted via email to hrjobsgiddings at tjjd.texas.gov. Apply via Email
to hrjobsgiddings at tjjd.texas.gov. Send the completed application, supplemental questions/forms, and copies of all required documents. PLEASE NOTE Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment history, not limited to the past 10-15 years.
Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month and year), supervisor’s name and phone number, a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not replace this required information. Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and meet Minimum Qualifications. BENEFITS State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at the Texas ERS site. Benefits include: Retirement plan, health and life insurance for employee, holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts. Certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Performs highly complex (senior-level) work overseeing correctional staff who provide direct care to juveniles in a correctional residential facility. Oversees daily operations of a juvenile residential unit; supports and mentors correctional officers on their unit; ensures safety and security of youth and staff; works directly with youth, coaching their personal development in accordance with treatment plans. May plan, assign, and supervise others. Responsible for development of JCOs on the dorm and ensuring JCOs are trained appropriately on dorm and youth management. Provides on-the-job training to new JCOs assigned to their unit. Maintains safe environments and employs security measures when youth, staff, or others are in danger. Interacts with youth to maintain structure and apply knowledge of brain development in youth with complex trauma. Maintains healthy relationships and boundaries with youth and recognizes progress. Responds to youth grievances. May act as Campus Shift Administrator. Works under limited supervision with substantial initiative. May work shifts beyond 40 hours, be on-call, and travel as needed. Pre-Service Training Academy Requirement:
New hires or rehired JCOs separated more than 18 months must attend the pre-service training academy and complete on-the-job training full-time. JCOs returning within 18 months of separation will not attend the academy and will be placed in full-time status on their start date. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Provides on-the-job training to JCOs, teaches dorm operations, and models appropriate methods and interventions. Ensures JCOs complete dorm modules and are ready for sole supervision certification. Coaches and models youth engagement and dorm management techniques. Works with dorm leadership to identify retention trends and apply retention and support strategies. Provides behavior change strategies to increase youth positive behavior. Holds youth accountable and coaches use of DBT Skills. Models regulation, stress management, and crisis response. Maintains privacy and follows policies on youth records. Completes required records and forms in a timely manner. Approves/denies timesheets by deadline. Performs related duties as needed. Follows safety policies and attends work regularly. Participates in the Youth Service Team and provides input into each youth’s treatment plan. Performs all essential duties of a JCO and maintains professionalism with staff and youth. Maintains knowledge of TJJD treatment programs including Texas Model 2.0 and applies this knowledge during facility visits or audits. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must be at least 21 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. One year of full-time wage earning experience supervising or providing rehabilitation/treatment services to youth or adults in a treatment program, correctional program, or residential setting. OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS College degree or coursework preferred. Two years of full-time wage-earning experience supervising or providing rehabilitation/treatment services to youth or adults in a treatment program, correctional program, or residential setting. Experience and Education Substitutions: Undergraduate course hours may substitute for up to four years of experience (30 hours = 1 year). Pro-rated part-time experience may satisfy the requirement. Note: Any degree or course hours must be from an accredited institution. Applicants with the following will not be considered: felony convictions, domestic violence involving a family member, official oppression, current sex offender registration, or other disqualifying arrests not expunged. Other arrests/convictions may be reviewed case-by-case. Pre-employment conditions include pre-employment drug test, fingerprinting, criminal records and driving record checks, and Fitness-for-Duty Assessment. Continued employment requirements include maintaining certifications in TJJD Use of Force techniques and First Aid/CPR. Failure to maintain required certifications may result in termination. This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Physical and sensory demands are listed; reasonable accommodations available. Includes activities such as lifting, restraining, prolonged standing, driving, climbing, and travel as required. Ability to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and be on-call. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of safety and security procedures, counseling techniques for adolescents, and facility rules. Knowledge of behavior and child development; understanding of juvenile delinquency and treatment methods. Ability to remain calm, model self-regulation, build healthy youth relationships with boundaries, and communicate effectively with youth. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise youth programs; facilitate group discussions; set limits; intervene and de-escalate; respond to crises; maintain order; and transport youth. VETERANS Veteran’s preference requires attaching DD Form 214, VA rating, or DD Form 1300. For assistance translating military experience, visit the provided resources. MOS information available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at the Criminal Justice MOS Codes. SPONSORSHIP Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If scheduled for an interview and you require accommodation, inform the hiring representative. Only selected candidates will be contacted. Due to high volume, telephone inquiries are not accepted. Status can be checked via the CAPPS Career Center profile. EEO The Texas Juvenile Justice Department is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or services.
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