JJAEP Part-Time Juvenile Supervision Officer

Reporting directly to a Juvenile Services Shift Supervisor, responsible for providing direct care and supervision to youth in pre- and post-adjudication facilities, within the JJAEP (Juvenile Justice Alternative Education System).

This position is funded for part-time hours during the school year only.

• Understands, practices, and promotes the vision of Williamson County Juvenile Services
• Supervises and redirects youth behavior using department trained intervention strategies
• Makes intentional effort to engage youth while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
• Oversees the daily activities of resident to include but not limited to education, physical education, group activities, meals, chores, and visitation
• Performs duties necessary for the processing of intakes, admissions, and releases and complete all necessary paperwork
• Completes all necessary daily documentation, including youth behavior and progress reports
• Maintains a clean and safe working and living environment designated by the facility
• Readily complies with department, county and Texas Juvenile Justice Department policy and standards
• Consistently models positive behavior and leadership traits to youth
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance
• Communicates through the proper chain of command
• Attends all meetings and trainings as assigned
• Performs all other special duties as assigned

• Reports directly to – Juvenile Services Shift Supervisor
• Direct Reports – No

• Position involves performing non-violent physical restraint
• Position involves operating motor vehicles
• Position involves using mechanical restraint devices (handcuffs and leg shackles)
• Position involves prolonged standing, sitting, walking, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, and squatting

• Maximum security facility behind locked doors
• Continuous contact with youth accused of or adjudicated for various crimes
• Work is primarily conducted indoors in air‑conditioned building
• May be required to perform some work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, wet conditions)

• This position will only work part‑time hours, during the school year, aligned with local school districts it serves (roughly mid‑August through late May/early June)
• Deemed essential personnel
• Essential personnel for emergency situations; discretion of department director
• Regular attendance is required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age per Texas Administrative Code Section 344.200
• Must not have a disqualifying criminal history as defined in Texas Administrative Code Chapter 344

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

• Valid driver's license

Required within six (6) months of employment

• Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Juvenile Supervision Officer certification
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
• First aid certification
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification
• Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) trained

• One (1) year of experience working with youth (i.e. teaching, counseling, coaching, mentoring, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• Criminal background check:
  Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check:
  Yes
• Drug screening:
  Yes
• Physical exam:
  Yes
• Psychological exam:
  No
• Additional:
  Child Abuse Registry check, Diana Screen®

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone  or visit our website co.org/hr.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco and non‑tobacco products such as vapor, e‑cigarettes and the use of chewing tobacco or like products is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.