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Residential Treatment Officer I/Juvenile Detention Officer I

Company

Bexar County
Address , San Antonio, 78210, Tx
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $2,968 a month
Expires 2023-07-02
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description
Summary

The Juvenile Detention Officer I/Residential Treatment Officer I starting monthly salary will be $2,968.00.
After obtaining certification, monthly salary will increase by $101.00 per month.

The Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department employs Residential Treatment Officers/Juvenile Detention Officers for two facilities: Mission Road Juvenile Detention Center – 600 Mission Road, San Antonio, TX 78210 and the Cyndi Taylor Krier Juvenile Treatment Center - 3621 Farm Road, San Antonio, TX 78223. You may be offered a position at either facility.

The Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department (BCJPD) is the juvenile justice agency for Bexar County, Texas. We work with young people who are detained and provide detention, custody, diagnosis, education and support to young people ages 10 - 17. We are seeking positive, assertive, reliable and confident individuals for the role of Residential Treatment Officer I or a Juvenile Detention Officer I to serve as role models and provide guidance and support to youth in a structured environment. In addition, to learning the fundamental principles of the juvenile justice system, Residential Treatment Officer and Juvenile Detention Officers have a unique opportunity to use interpersonal skills that positively impact the lives of youth. Our ideal candidate will actively engage youth during various daily activities, including but not limited to facilitating individual/group treatment sessions; recreational and educational activities; ensuring safety and security in the program, and supervising the interactions between youth.
Mission Statement. Achieve positive change with children and their families by emphasizing individual responsibility and community safety.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide crisis and behavior management in accordance with Departmental policies to youth as needed as a means to prevent and/or de-escalate crisis situations
  • Monitor and maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment free of contraband through supervision rounds, head counts, indoor and outdoor security checks and searches of youth and visitors
  • Observe the conduct and behavior of youth and take appropriate action in accordance with Departmental policies to ensure the safety of staff and youth
  • Provide one-to-one observations and physical interventions where appropriate to ensure the safety of youth and staff during crisis situations including suicide, mental health and medical watches
  • Serve as a role model to youth and assist them in developing, coping, social and life skills while providing guidance and support through daily interaction, and promote positive outcomes for youth by providing opportunities, fostering positive relationships and furnishing the support needed to building on leadership strengths
  • Document behavioral issues to identify patterns and monitor changes; complete incident reports, transport youth to court or appointments outside the program, as needed, and complete medical, visitor and daily operations' logs to inform appropriate personnel during meetings and shift changes.
  • Interact and facilitate discussions with families and visitors to encourage family engagement and identify positive supports for the youth while in custody
  • Collaborate as a part of a team to oversee and supervise youth in secure residential programs

Minimum Qualifications

  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent that meets validation requirements under the Texas Administrative Code
  • Our ideal candidate will have knowledge of adolescent behavior and human relations; the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; the ability to give practical advice to youth; the ability to supervise challenging youth; the interest in participating with youth in daily skill building, recreational and vocational activities; the ability to proactively, maintain order, discipline and safety; the ability to treat youth in a consistent and fair manner; and the ability to use good judgment during confrontational or high pressure situations
  • Constant contact with detained juveniles, and co-workers and occasional contact with the general public and other County employees Communication is primarily in person and via telephone or two-way radio
  • Possess a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license
  • In order to be considered for the position, applicants must have the following
    • Be at least 21 years of age or older
    • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent that meets validation requirements under the Texas Administrative Code
    • Possess a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license
  • Independent judgment is required to diffuse and respond to potential and actual violent situations and behavior. Initiative is frequently required to complete work assignments. Conflicting or incomplete data is frequently encountered in decision-making
  • May be required to work more than 40 hours during a work week. May be required to work weekends and perform shift work
  • Be at least 21 years of age or older
  • Employee receives general supervision when performing the essential job functions. Well-defined procedures are used when completing work assignments. Job has significant impact on work unit operations. Employee is directly responsible for the safety of self and youth and indirectly responsible for the safety of co-workers. No supervision of other employees is required
  • Must secure and maintain certification as a Juvenile Supervision Officer by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation. Must clear a pre-employment physical, pre-employment drug test, a psychological assessment, and a state approved examination to obtain required certification. Must have valid driver's license, and motor vehicle or alternate available means of transportation. Must secure and maintain a certification in First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and authorized physical restraint technique within sixty (60) days of employment
Working Environment and Physical Demands:
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are primarily inside either at a pre-adjudication or post-adjudication facility environment. Generally required to restrain physically violent youth. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee regularly is exposed to emergency situations in which there is the possibility of danger or physical injury. The employee has frequent contact with other employees both within and outside of the assigned division, law enforcement and juvenile justice system officials, and juveniles. The employee must remain calm and professional in tense, emotionally charged, and stressful situations. The employee frequently must work under time pressures to meet deadlines and must perform multiple tasks simultaneously. The employee must work closely with others as part of and/or a leader of a team. The employee constantly must present a positive attitude as a role model for juveniles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be noisy and distracting
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, run, twist, kneel, and climb. The employee is required to utilize hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate duress alarms, two-way radios, handcuffs, and shackles. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee may be required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

Supplemental Information

In order for your application to be consider for the position you will need to complete the supplemental question section of the application. Supplemental questions are being asked due to the position having certification standards, federal and state laws that apply for hiring.
The position you are applying for requires you to obtain certification from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). In order to determine if you are eligible to obtain the TJJD certification you must complete the supplemental question of the application. In addition, there are federal and state laws that apply for hiring for this position. In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) (115.317) we are unable to employ individuals who have (1) engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other Institution (as defined in 42 U.S. C. 1997); (2) has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or (3)has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in (2) of this section.

Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.