TJJD - Juvenile Correctional Officer II​/III​/IV - Recreation GNS

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 to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy 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), copy 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 HRJobsgainesvilleas.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, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor’s name and phone number, 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 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 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.

Plan and implement a variety of recreational activities, leisure service activities, enrichment activities, intramurals, incentive programs, special events, holiday activities, school vacation activities, and facilitate the use of the incentive dorms/motivational areas. Maintain an inventory of equipment and recreational needs. Engage in healthy relationships and boundaries with both staff and youth. Recreation staff will work cooperatively with JCOs to provide adequate supervision, a safe environment and engagement of youth during activities.

Incorporate feedback from all campus staff into activities to ensure needs of youth and campus are met during recreation.

Work to be aware and vigilant of all individualized plans for youth involved in activities. Collaborate with the facility’s administrators, program management, and other recreation program staff to design and implement the facility’s recreation activities as part of the agency’s rehabilitation strategy.

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) – Recreation. JCOs receive career ladder salary adjustments upon meeting established 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 career ladder is dependent upon experience and performance.

Pre‑Service Training…