TJJD - Juvenile Correctional Officer II​/III​/IV GID - Part Time

Job Title

TJJD Juvenile Correctional Officer II / III / IV (Part Time) – Texas Juvenile Justice Department – Giddings, Texas.

Provides supervision and direct care for youth in a residential correctional facility. Works to help youth achieve progress in learning and applying methods to identify and manage reactions to stress and trauma and react in more socially appropriate ways. Uses appropriate intervention methods in response to behavioral issues that seeks to aid in learning and correcting behavior. 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.

• Facilitate youth rehabilitation, supervise youth, and coach personal development in accordance with individualized treatment plans.
• Engage in competency-based training in the techniques and capabilities needed to coach youth under the Texas Model of trauma‑informed corrections.
• Hold youth accountable in ways that fit the level of behavior, seek to help youth learn socially acceptable responses and approaches.
• Use good judgment in determining when safety is at risk and higher levels of intervention are required.
• Help youth identify their responses to stress, fear, and other triggers and work with them to learn ways to increase emotional self‑regulation skills.
• Practice and model appropriate self‑regulation skills and remain calm during times of stress and crisis.
• Gain a basic knowledge of each youth’s treatment plan and provide support in learning the skills needed to meet those goals.
• Coach youth on how to resolve conflict with other youth and staff as appropriate.
• Participate in the Youth Service Team and provide input into each youth’s treatment plan.
• Provide a predictable schedule for youth that is transparent and give warnings and prompts for all movements and transitions.
• Implement and monitor youth activities, programs, and behaviors on an individual and group basis to ensure healthy engagement.
• Observe and keep staff informed daily of significant behavioral and treatment-related conditions and events known about a youth.
• Provide services to potentially aggressive/combative youth and participate in follow‑up debriefing conversations.
• Maintain security in buildings, grounds, and other posts; intervene during emergencies or altercations to prevent escapes and protect safety.
• Conduct searches for contraband and health/safety hazards; perform room, property, and strip searches as required.
• Supervise assigned youth during all daily activities, manage movements between activities, conduct periodic headcounts, and ensure participation in required activities.
• Maintain privacy and follow all policies, regulations, and laws regarding youth records.
• Complete and maintain required records, files, and forms accurately and timely.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures.
• Report safety hazards and correct hazards when possible.
• Complete required documentation for accident/injury within requested time frames.
• Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.
• Travel up to 25% of the time and work more than 40 hours per week when required.
• Actively embody and support the Texas Model by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions.

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information:
Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance, 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, and health & dependent care flexible spending accounts. Certain positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coll…