TJJD - Inspector General - Corporal BWD

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TJJD - Inspector General - Corporal - (BWD) - 53527

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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. The IRC receives and documents allegations of criminal and administrative misconduct including fraud, waste, abuse, neglect, and exploitation related to juveniles, facilities, and programs under the jurisdiction of the TJJD. Criminal analysts employed by the OIG compile and submit reports regarding criminal and administrative investigations and OIG operations to the TJJD board members, the legislature, and other state agencies.

They also monitor compliance with the TJJD Use of Force Plan. Performs investigative law enforcement supervisory work. Serves as a commissioned peace officer for the Office of Inspector General at the Juvenile Justice Department. Work involves administering the daily operations and activities of the facility investigative programs. Provide a working environment free of discrimination and sexual harassment by monitoring compliance with laws, statutes, and policies, assure mandatory training for subordinates is complete and current, and address all issues quickly in consultation with OIG management.

Maintains a high level of personal and professional integrity. Work under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week or be on-call. The position may be required to respond to a designated location within 60 minutes. Occasional statewide travel is required, including instances of travel with very little notice.

• Oversees security and protective operations at the gatehouse and exterior properties surrounding the secure area of the facility.
• Oversees and identifies incidents involving unauthorized entry, malicious mischief, escape, or other criminal violations; and performs or assists with reporting, confronting, apprehending, detaining, or arresting suspects as appropriate.
• Plans, coordinates, and evaluates daily operations of agency facility security programs.
• Provides guidance, technical assistance, and training to supervised staff as needed, including the integration of new methods and procedures; oversees the implementation of new processes.
• Works closely with management; collaborates with facility administrators and juvenile correctional officers; and serves as a liaison with local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Prepares and reviews investigative reports; informs agency management of findings.
• Develops and executes agency recruitment and hiring for facilities.
• Reports safety hazards and corrects them when possible; and completes required documentation for accidents or injuries within specified time frames.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in…