TJJD - Inspector General - Sergeant 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)./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 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 . You will also need to complete and attach the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copy 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). The additional forms are available at https:///careers and can be submitted via email to HRJobsas.gov.

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment history. Do not limit employment to the past 10–15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, including 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 replace this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

• 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 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.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent law‑enforcement agency dedicated to maintaining the safety and security of the Texas juvenile justice system. It is statutorily responsible for investigating 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 powers 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 ingress and egress of all personnel and vehicles, and is 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), which serves as the reporting and clearinghouse for the Texas juvenile justice system.

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 work. Serves as a commissioned peace officer for the OIG at the Juvenile Justice Department. Work involves planning, organizing, and conducting investigations on agency property or involving agency interests. Work may require use of canine partners to aid in the detection, interception, and investigation…