Officer, Security Control-Juvenile Service; Female

Summary

Serve in a support role to Juvenile Detention and Post‑Adjudication Institutional staff by escorting detained juveniles from intra‑ and inter‑locations in a safe and secure manner. De‑escalate and counsel volatile and physically aggressive juveniles; maintain secure custody of detained residents; prevent escapes, assaults and misconduct by residents; conduct search and property inventory of new in‑custody referrals; conduct dress‑in and release procedures;

conduct personal and facility searches; screen and monitor visitation; counsel and assign disciplinary actions; receive and correctly distribute confidential resident information; assist with inter‑departmental transportation and document all non‑routine events. Conduct various housekeeping duties including resident laundry.

• Maintain secure custody of detained residents, preventing escapes, assaults and misconduct.
• Maintain the safety, health and well‑being of residents and staff.
• Escort residents safely inside and outside the facility to multiple locations upon request; escort all hostile and violent visitors from the Detention Center.
• Intervene in aggressive situations with counseling, crisis intervention, and physical and mechanical restraint.
• Conduct and document initial health screening, program orientation and property inventory of new referrals prior to conducting dress‑in procedures.
• Assist the Medical Services Supervisor during medical exams and treatment.
• Determine, implement and document the need for prescribed disciplinary measures.
• Screen and monitor family visits for compliance; receive information and prescribed medications from parents.
• Document incidents and restraints; exchange information with probation officers; testify in court.
• Conduct facility‑wide and personal searches for contraband.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years experience in a related field.
• One (1) year of experience working with children.
• Ability to be certified as a Texas Juvenile Detention Officer.
• Ability to be certified in First Aid, CPR and Non‑Violent restraint.
• Valid driver licence and automobile liability insurance.
• College degree may substitute for experience requirement.
• Knowledge of State Juvenile Detention Standards; understanding of adolescent behaviour and facility security. Proof of education required at new‑hire processing.

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to walk, stand, reach, hold and lift. Incumbent works primarily inside a locked secure facility and encounters potentially violent and hostile residents and visitors. May also be exposed to contagious medical diseases.

• Full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families.
• Group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life and long‑term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.
• Retirement benefits:
  Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) and Deferred Compensation.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Wellness Program.
• Note:
  
  These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at (817) 884‑1227.