Juvenile Supervision Officer, G13, Youth Village

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily activities of juvenile detainees.
• Supervises daily chores assigned to detainees, including cleaning chores, recreational activities, meals and classroom periods.
• Supervises telephone calls and visits to detainees by family members, law enforcement officers, attorneys, and other authorized visitors.
• Escorts detainees to detention hearings, court, medical services, and other designated locations.
• Applies non-violent restraining techniques on violent, suicidal, and disruptive detainees.
• Attends the control room; operates telephones, intercoms, and radios; monitors video surveillance cameras; maintains activity logs.
• Launder bed linen.
• Maintains the general cleanliness and order of the secure detention area; provides for the proper placement of all equipment and cleaning supplies.
• Ensures the proper maintenance of all equipment, including electrical and plumbing fixtures, control panels, radios, chargers, air tanks, intercoms, etc.
• Attends mandatory staff meetings and training sessions.
• Screens and processes incoming cases according to departmental procedures.
• Prepares and maintains all necessary forms and documentation, including activity logs, observation logs, chronological logs, etc. for all detainees.
• Prepares incident reports.
• Checks detainees for lice and applies lice treatment as needed.
• Issues clean clothing to detainees daily.
• Issues meals to detainees.
• Administers medication to detainees as instructed.
• Fingerprints of incoming juveniles.
• Conducts searches, pat‑downs, and room inspections.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of Texas Juvenile Justice Department standards for juvenile detention center operations.
• Knowledge of juvenile detention center security principles and practices.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, county ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job‑related software programs.
• Skill in the management and supervision of juvenile detainees.
• Skill in problem‑solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.

• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

• The work consists of related duties in supervising the activities of juvenile detainees. The unique needs of each resident contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to participate in the supervision of juvenile justice center residents. Successful performance contributes to the security and safety of residents.

Occasionally

• Moving oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Driving a County vehicle or a personal vehicle.
• Working in noisy environments.
• Working in hazardous conditions.
• Working in poor ventilation.
• Working in small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Working in adverse environmental conditions is expected.
• Light work that includes carrying objects up to 20 pounds.
• Medium work that includes carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
• Heavy work that includes carrying objects up to 100 pounds or more.

Constantly

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

• Must possess a valid and current Texas driver's license.
• Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to this job. Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), and criminal background checks are required.
• This position is not covered under Civil Service; however, all other Webb County policies apply.

Valid Texas Driver’s License:
If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver’s License must be obtained prior to employment.