TJJD - Juvenile Correctional Officer II​/III​/IV EVN

HOW TO APPLY

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).):

• 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  and attach the above forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copies 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  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), copies 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:// and can be submitted via email to HRJobsas.gov.

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment history up to date. The 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, 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.

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https:// 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 AD&D, dependent health & life insurance, health & dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc.

Certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

Provides supervision and direct care for youth in a residential correctional facility. Works to help youth progress in learning and applying methods to identify and manage reactions to stress and trauma and react in more socially appropriate ways. Maintains safe environments and employs security measures when youth, staff, or others are in danger. Interacts with youth to maintain structure and shows understanding of brain development in youth with complex trauma.

Maintains healthy relationships and boundaries with youth and recognizes progress and good choices.

Work involves facilitating youth rehabilitation, supervising youth, and coaching their personal development in accordance with individualized treatment plans. Works assigned shift, may be on-call, and may require more than 40 hours per week. Occasional travel may be required.

Career Ladder Promotion Opportunity:
This position is in the approved TJJD career ladder for Juvenile Correctional Officers. Personnel in this career ladder have the working title of Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO). JCOs receive career ladder salary adjustments upon meeting eligibility criteria per agency policy (PRS.
15.08) until they reach the top level of the ladder. Placement on the career ladder is dependent upon experience and education. Progression to the highest pay level on the ladder depends on experience and performance.

Pre-Service Training Academy Requirement:
Newly hired JCOs or rehired JCOs who have been separated more than 18 months will be required to attend the pre-service training academy and complete on-the-job training on a full-time basis. JCOs who have worked for TJJD and return to employment within 18 months of their separation date are not required to attend the pre-service academy and will be placed in full-time status on their date of employment.

Levels of Work Performed by Career Ladder Level: Juvenile Correctional Officer II: journey-level with limited latitude;
Juvenile Correctional Officer III: journey-level with moderate latitude;
Juvenile Correctional Officer IV: senior-level with considerable latitude.

Engages in competency-based training in techniques to coach youth under the Texas Model of trauma-informed corrections. Holds youth accountable in ways that fit the level of behavior. Uses good judgment to determine when safety is ps youth identify responses to stress and triggers, increasing emotional self-regulation skills. Models self-regulation and remains calm during stress and…