TJJD - Juvenile Correctional Officer Supervisor GNS

Position: TJJD - Juvenile Correctional Officer Supervisor - (GNS) - 54790

Juvenile Correctional Officer Supervisor (GNS) – 54790

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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  The additional forms are available at https:// and can be submitted via email to hrjobsgainesvilleas.gov or via email to the same address. All supplemental questions/forms, transcripts, licenses, and veteran discharge documents must be attached to your application. PLEASE NOTE

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

Benefits

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 including Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary ADD 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.

General Description

Performs highly complex (senior‑level) work overseeing correctional staff who provide direct care to juveniles in a correctional residential facility. Work involves overseeing the daily operations of a juvenile residential unit; supporting and mentoring correctional officers on their unit; ensuring the safety and security of youth and staff; and working directly with youth, coaching their personal development in accordance with their treatment plans.

May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others. Responsible for the development of the JCOs on the dorm and for ensuring JCOs are trained appropriately on dorm and youth management. Provides on‑the‑job training to new JCOs assigned to their unit. Maintains a consistent effort to ensure safe environments and employs security measures when youth, staff, or others are in danger.

Interacts and engages with youth in ways that both maintain appropriate structure and exercise understanding of brain development in youth with complex trauma. Maintains healthy relationships and boundaries with youth and consistently recognizes progress and good choices made by youth. Responds appropriately to youth grievances. May act as Campus Shift Administrator. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Works assigned shift; and…