Juvenile Probation Department - Juvenile Detention​/Correction Officer

Juvenile Supervision Officer (Detention/Corrections/Challenge)

This posting is recruiting for both the Challenge and Detention Unit. Currently, this is a certified paid position which pays $47,822.40 gross annual salary and is subject to the non-certified general services pay dependent on state funding every biennium. Acceptable experience and education include a high school diploma or equivalent with work experience that includes, but is not limited to correctional childcare, residential or direct service provider care for children with behavior problems.

Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred. In order to access the County's network and systems, a personal mobile smart device is required by the hire start date. Must meet qualifications for and maintain active certification in the following: TJJD Certified Juvenile Supervision Officer, CPR/First Aid, and Non-Violent Physical Restraint Techniques.

Must have telephone and report residence. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.

Knowledge of basic first-aid and personal hygiene;
English usage, grammar, punctuation, and spelling; techniques for effective interpersonal communications; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products. Skill/ability to adhere to the TJJD Code of Ethics; possess a high level of maturity coupled with a wholesome interest in young people and an ability to work with all types of youth; work positively and effectively with severely maladjusted youth in situations involving considerable stress;

to learn of the deviant forms of behavior in disturbed youth and handle such behavior in a positive and as constructive manner; organize, facilitate and participate with youth in a variety of activities, including but not limited to: skill building, recreational work, physical activities, education, community service work and creative pursuits of overall well-being; pass a pre-employment physical fitness test as set by the department;

must pass a pre-employment urine analysis screening; pass a Criminal Background Check.

Each and every county position requires the following professional skills and abilities as key and necessary elements of performance:
Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance;
Work well with others and participate fully in a team oriented environment;
Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner;
Maintain strict confidentiality;
Project positive support of their department and all organizations receiving El Paso County service at all times;
Maintain and enhance the County's commitment to customer service excellence.

Physical demands while working in the office include sitting for long periods of time in front of a computer terminal using a keyboard and mouse, requiring hand and finger dexterity, the ability to see well enough to read documents and computer screens; lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds. In crisis situations it may be necessary for the Detention or Challenge Officer to become involved in evacuations of the facility, violent and non-violent physical crisis interventions, restraint techniques, riot control and extractions.

Essential duties include understanding, practicing, and promoting the vision, mission and values of the El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department; maintaining daily focus on the department's service philosophy when interacting with youth, including emphasis on developmental assets, developmental relationships, motivational interviewing, trauma informed practices and positive youth development; stimulating the interests and supervising the youths participation in a comprehensive program curriculum;

maintaining basic discipline and control of youth through careful and consistent enforcement of the rules and regulations using appropriate trauma-based interventions to redirect youth behavior; observing youth constantly to detect potentially dangerous or deceptive acts; relieving the youth's anxieties and tension through trauma-based strategies; making critical and sound decisions during emergencies or potentially dangerous situations; ensuring suicidal outcries are properly communicated for clinical assessment;

exercising proper control of escalating,…