Juvenile Supervision Officer

WHAT WE OFFER

Collin County offers a 200% retirement match (employee contributions earn 7% interest!), 100% tuition reimbursement, affordable medical, dental and vision plans, 10 paid holidays annually, 24 days of PTO in your first year of employment with balance rollover, county‑provided life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and other optional participation benefits.

This position’s primary focus is to provide supervision of and care for the Juvenile residents of the Collin County Juvenile Detention Facility.

• Conduct intake and release of juveniles.
• Conduct searches.
• Set expectations for resident juvenile behavior.
• Monitor and manage resident behavior.
• Handle physical interventions when other interventions fail.
• Ensure juveniles receive meals, clothing, hygiene products and other necessities.
• Escort juveniles to visitation areas, court, school, group counseling or medical visits.
• Mentor juveniles and design programs that help them work off community service hours and develop skills for future employment.
• Perform related duties as needed.
• Work under the direction of the Lead Juvenile Supervision Officer.

• Ability to remain calm under stress, enforce rules, and provide a safe, caring yet firm environment.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to earn a Juvenile Supervision Officer certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Experience working with children in a professional or leadership role such as social work, coaching, children’s advocacy, or education.

Schedule options:

• Day Shift
  : 6:45 am – 7:15 pm
• Night Shift
  : 6:45 pm – 7:15 am
• Swing Shift
  : 9:45 am – 10:15 pm

Days: either Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, every other Wednesday OR Thursday, Friday, Saturday, every other Wednesday. Must include weekend work. 12‑hour shifts, 3–4 days per week (84 hours per two‑week period). Polygraph exam and psychological evaluation required.

Please submit a completed application; attaching a resume alone is not sufficient.

COLLIN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Starting Salary: $54,935 per year