TJJD - Investigator - Hearing Specialist GNS

*** The Texas Juvenile Justice Department seeks motivated candidates to conduct investigative work and serve in roles similar to “judge and prosecutor” in youths’ due process hearings. Hearing Specialists investigate alleged incidents by interviewing witnesses, reviewing video, reading witness statements, and collecting other available evidence. Hearing Specialists also serve as the decision-maker or “judge” by evaluating evidence and making determinations about the allegations.

Candidates with strong problem-solving skills, empathy, and proactive energy are well-suited for this interesting and significant role with TJJD.

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 a 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://.

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, 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, 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 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.

Due Process is the constitutional concept that proceedings must be fair and that a person is entitled to, at a minimum, notice and an opportunity to be heard by a neutral decision maker when the person’s liberty or property is at stake.

A Level I Hearing is the highest level of due process administrative hearing conducted by agency staff. The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether to revoke the parole status of a youth as a disciplinary consequence for behavior that presents an unacceptable risk to the safety of persons or property. An incumbent will perform the role of the staff representative.

They will be expected to appear at the hearing and present the reasons for the proposed action.

When performing the functions of the staff representative, in consultation with Parole staff, the incumbent will: (1) plan, organize, and conduct routine investigations for the purpose of gathering and presenting the evidence against the youth during the Level I Hearing; (2) provide all required…