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Texas Juvenile Justice Department

TJJD - Inspector General - Sergeant Use of Force- (MCL) - 53564

Texas Juvenile Justice Department, Mart, Texas, United States, 76664

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Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00053564

You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section

How to Apply Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers/):

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 https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00053564tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at: https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers and can be submitted via email to: HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov.

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10‑15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month year), supervisor’s name and phone number, and 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 take the place of this required information. Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

Benefits State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add‑on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary ADD Insurance, Dependent Health Life insurance, Health Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

General Description The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is the independent law enforcement agency dedicated to maintaining the safety and security of the Texas juvenile justice system. It has statutory responsibility to investigate criminal allegations involving TJJD juveniles, employees, facilities, contractors, volunteers or programs within the Texas juvenile justice system. OIG inspectors general oversee criminal investigations and possess all the power and duties granted to peace officers under the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Their authority extends to parole officers and facilities operating under contract with TJJD. Specialized inspectors employed by the OIG investigate allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation by staff against justice‑involved youth at both the state and county levels. The OIG also provides security at gatehouses, controlling the ingress and egress of all personnel and vehicles. Additionally, they are responsible for detecting and intercepting contraband to prevent its introduction into secure facilities operated by the TJJD. The OIG operates the 24‑hour Incident Reporting Center (IRC), serving as the reporting and clearinghouse for the Texas juvenile justice system.

Essential Duties

Oversees and conducts criminal and administrative investigations regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and related allegations; includes interviewing witnesses, collecting and evaluating evidence, and preparing detailed reports for legal and administrative action.

Obtains and executes warrants; assists other law enforcement agencies; conducts undercover investigations; performs arrests and facility security duties, including escapee pursuit.

Evaluates evidence; prepares comprehensive reports of investigations; and submits criminal cases for prosecution and administrative reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation to agency leadership for discipline.

Documents and oversees investigative activity in accordance with standard operating procedures and maintains records of cases, evidence, contraband, and property in compliance with applicable laws and retention policies.

Conducts routine, random, or specifically requested searches and inspections of the facility premises, persons, and vehicles entering or on facility premises. Records all training and other activities and maintains such records; completes monthly activity reports.

Coordinates with departmental staff to meet objectives, shares information on investigative activities, identifies operational concerns and trends, and recommends improvements.

Collects and analyzes reports of serious injury, escape, youth‑on‑youth assaults, and attempted suicide; issues reports regarding non‑compliance with related state laws and agency rules; and issues reports regarding need for technical assistance. May be assigned as a computer forensic investigator.

Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures. Reports safety hazards and corrects them when possible; and completes required documentation for accidents or injuries within specified timeframes.

Provides training to others. May be assigned a canine partner to assist with the detection, interception, and investigation of contraband in both secure and non‑secure areas of agency‑operated and contracted facilities. Performs related work as assigned.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies. Extensive statewide travel is required, including instances of travel with very little notice.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Part‑time

Job Function Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries Public Safety

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