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Texas Juvenile Justice Department

TJJD - Inspector General - Sergeant Training- (EVN) - 53559

Texas Juvenile Justice Department, Edinburg, Texas, us, 78540

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APPLICATION PROCESS 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=00053559

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.

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

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 https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00053559tz=GMT-05:00 and attach the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx with the same documents.

In addition, all applications must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, employer names, dates of employment, supervisor and phone number, description of duties, employment type, and hours per week. Missing any of this information may result in rejection.

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, vacation leave, sick leave

Longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program

Optional add-on benefits: dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary insurance, dependent health life insurance, health-dependent care flexible spending accounts

Hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, 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 is statistically responsible 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 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee and conduct criminal and administrative investigations regarding allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation; interview witnesses, collect and evaluate evidence, and prepare detailed reports for legal and administrative action.

Obtain and execute warrants; assist other law enforcement agencies; conduct undercover investigations; and perform arrests and facility security duties, including escapee pursuit.

Document and oversee investigative activity in accordance with standard operating procedures and maintain records of cases, evidence, contraband, and property in compliance with applicable laws.

Conduct routine, random, or specifically requested searches and inspections of the facility premises, persons, and vehicles entering or on facility premises.

Coordinate with departmental staff to share information on investigative activities, identify operational concerns and trends, and recommend improvements.

Collect and analyze reports of serious injury, escape, youth-on-youth assaults, and attempted suicide; issue reports regarding non-compliance with related state laws and agency rules.

Perform all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures; report safety hazards and correct them when possible.

Provide training to others; may be assigned a canine partner to assist with contraband detection in secure and non-secure areas.

QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and meet any other Minimum Qualifications listed on the official TJJD careers site. Detailed qualifications are available at https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers/.

SENIORITY LEVEL Internship

EMPLOYMENT TYPE Part-time

JOB FUNCTION Other, Information Technology, and Management

INDUSTRY Public Safety

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