Juvenile Services Technician - Facility Operations

Duties and Responsibilities

• Fulfill all duties related to your assignment as directed by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the United States Department of Justice, including all policies in accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), Texas Family Code, Bell County Employee Handbook, and Bell County Juvenile Services policies and procedures.
• Have the ability to work with a diverse population.
• Keep the Area Manager advised of all critical situations that may arise.
• Provide coverage in the Bell County Juvenile Services pre‑ and post‑adjudication facilities when directed by the Area Manager or Department Administration.
• Assist the probation officer in providing crisis management to the juvenile and family as needed.
• Accountable for data collection for the purposes of tracking program quality, assessing program effectiveness, and completing all TJJD and departmental reports.
• Monitor grievances and appeals for detention, post‑adjudication facility, and the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program.
• Assist the probation officer with assessing risks and needs (by validated screening instruments), make appropriate community resource referrals, and maintain contact with outside agencies related to referrals.
• Provide transportation to treatment facilities or other care as required or directed by the Unit Supervisor.
• Always maintain appearance and appropriate professional behavior.
• Address behavioral issues or concerns of residents to ensure compliance, including assisting staff during any situation that requires the use of Handle with Care and the department‑approved behavior management program.
• May be moved to other positions within the department as necessary with or without notice.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the Department Chain of Command, including but not limited to duties for the Court, the Supervisor, Assistant Director, or Chief Juvenile Probation Officer/Director.

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have no disqualifying criminal history, and have no criminal history as described in §344.410(a) unless reviewed and determined not to be ineligible by TJJD.
• Have acquired a high school diploma or its equivalent as specified in TAC §344.204.
• Never have had any type of certification revoked by TJJD.
• Complete the training required by TAC §344.
• Pass the certification exam to be completed after employment.

• Possess the physical stamina to address potentially hostile or physically aggressive clients and/or assist staff during situations that require Handle with Care and the department‑approved behavior management program.
• Potential for driving long distances when providing transportation to youth in county vehicles.
• Perform light to medium work involving walking or standing virtually all of the time and exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular basis.

Exposure to potentially hostile or physically aggressive youth; face‑to‑face contact with diverse populations; bright or dim light; dust and pollen; potential for extreme noise levels; shift work.

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Require Juvenile Supervision Officer Certification to be obtained after employment.
• Require TAC Cybersecurity Awareness Training to be completed after employment.
• Require Handle with Care certification to be obtained after employment.
• Require CPR/First Aid Certification to be obtained after employment.

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Proposed Compensation: $22.61 - $23.52.

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer; please see our EEO policy located at the Historic Courthouse, 3rd Floor, in downtown Belton.

Forms for background investigation release and Prison Rape Elimination Act disclosure are available at