TJJD - Inspector General - Police Inspector GID

TJJD - Inspector General - Police Inspector - (GID) - 52870

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Complete the State of Texas Application for Employment and submit the following additional forms:

• 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)

Attach copies of high‑school/college diploma(s), official transcripts, licenses/certifications, and, if you are a military veteran, a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). Submit through the CAPPS Career Section (Apply online) or Work‑In‑Texas. All additional forms can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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The application must include complete employment history, including job titles, employers, dates, supervisors, phone numbers, and a description of duties. Resumes do not replace this required information. Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and meet all Minimum Qualifications.

State of Texas benefits and retirement information are available at https:// Benefits include: retirement plan, paid group health and life insurance, paid holidays, vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program, and optional add‑on benefits such as dental, vision, voluntary ADD insurance, and dependent health insurance. Certain designated positions may be eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent law enforcement agency dedicated to maintaining the safety and security of the Texas juvenile justice system. OIG inspectors general investigate criminal allegations involving TJJD juveniles, employees, facilities, contractors, volunteers, or programs within the system. They possess all powers and duties granted to peace officers under the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, extending to parole officers and facilities operating under contract with TJJD.

Specialized inspectors investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation by staff against justice‑involved youth at both state and county levels. OIG also provides security at gatehouses, controls ingress and egress of all personnel and vehicles, prevents contraband entry, operates the 24‑hour Incident Reporting Center (IRC), and monitors compliance with the TJJD Use of Force Plan.

• Conducts and oversees security investigations of alleged violations of laws, rules, and regulations.
• Conducts and oversees security and protective operations at the gatehouse and exterior properties surrounding the secure area of the facility.
• Conducts routine, random, or specifically requested searches and inspections of facility premises, persons, and vehicles entering or on facility premises.
• Identifies and oversees incidents involving unauthorized entry, malicious mischief, escape, or other criminal violations; may report, confront, apprehend, detain, or arrest suspects as appropriate.
• Documents investigative activity in accordance with standard operating procedures and maintains records of cases, evidence, contraband, and property in compliance with applicable laws and retention policies.
• Testifies in criminal proceedings, hearings, or trials.
• Reports safety hazards and corrects them when possible, completing required documentation for accidents or injuries within specified time frames.
• Provides training to others as required.
• May be assigned a canine partner to assist with detection, interception, and investigation of contraband in both secure and non‑secure areas of agency‑operated and contracted facilities.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in accounting, business, criminal justice, or a related field is preferred (education and experience may be substituted).
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