Juvenile Probation Division Manager; Detention

The Travis County Juvenile Probation Department (TCJPD) is seeking a highly qualified and dedicated Detention Services Division Manager to lead the daily operations of our 24-hour detention services division.

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and families? Do you want to be part of an organization that values diversity, inclusion, belonging, and the contributions of every team member? If so, TCJPD may be the place for you. At TCJPD, we are committed to building a culture where every team member has the opportunity to perform meaningful work, contribute to positive outcomes, make a difference in the lives of youth, and be recognized for their efforts.

The Detention Services Division Manager plays a critical leadership role in overseeing the daily operations of TCJPD's 24-hour detention services division. This position provides an opportunity to lead a dedicated team, support high-quality detention programming, promote staff development, and help ensure that services are delivered in a safe, effective, and trauma-informed environment.

If you are an experienced leader who is passionate about juvenile justice, committed to public safety, and dedicated to improving outcomes for youth and families, we encourage you to consider joining TCJPD

Under administrative direction, plans, manages, organizes and supervises the staff and operation of a division within a juvenile justice system. Directs and manages conformity with State and Federal laws and guidelines, and policies and procedures for the health, safety and welfare of juveniles. Assists in planning, organizing, developing, scheduling and implementing policies, procedures, goals and objectives of the division. Manages the staffing, training, development and performance evaluation of division staff, and may provide direct supervision of youth in secure facilities.

May be assigned oversight of the facility in the absence of Division Director.

This is the first in a series of four juvenile probation-related job classifications within the Management job family. This classification is distinguished by the administrative and management duties and responsibilities performed in overseeing the staff and operations of a division under the direction of a division director level position. This classification may require work in secure facilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

• Assists Division Director in planning, managing, organizing, monitoring and evaluating the staff and overall operations of a division. Directs and ensures conformity with State and Federal laws and guidelines, and policies and procedures for the health, safety and welfare of juveniles.
• Oversees management staff and others, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, disciplinary actions and dismissals, and ensures activities are consistent with goals and objectives. Seeks and creates opportunities for improved performance, learning and development of staff. Identifies and addresses problems or conflicts.
• Plans, organizes, develops, schedules and implements policies, procedures, goals and objectives of the unit.
• Prepares, receives and reviews a variety of fiscal, administrative and statistical reports and interprets findings. Evaluates current programs, procedures and practices on an on-going basis. Plans and develops policies, procedures and programs to enhance efficiency and effectiveness and monitors the unit’s workload to ensure that quality services are being provided.
• Assists in the development and implementation of comprehensive strategic plans for the division.
• Provides high-level technical advice, policy interpretation…