Thank you for your interest in a career with County of Galveston. Please click on the Apply button if interested in this job. General Description The purpose of this class is to supervise and maintain safety, care, and control of juvenile detainees. Duties and Responsibilities The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Ensures compliance with program rules, expectations, policies and procedures. Provides care and control of juveniles assigned to Juvenile Justice Department programs including guidance, crisis intervention and re-direction of juveniles in connection with their conduct, attitudes, and relationships. Leads and interacts through participation in therapeutic, physical, athletic, and recreational activities with juveniles. Prepares detailed reports as required and submits to supervisors. Guides delinquent participants to effectively channel behavior in a more positive manner using approved therapeutic approach, education, self-discipline, responsibility, and respect for authority, oneself, and the community. Conducts physical fitness classes and teach juveniles close order drills. Provides disciplinary support to school personnel in the event disruptive behavior is exhibited by a juvenile. Ensures compliance with program rules, expectations, and policies and procedures. Admits, processes and conducts orientation with newly admitted juveniles to their assigned program; advising juveniles as to the rules and as to the observance of discipline requirements. Performs related work as assigned. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Requires High School diploma or GED equivalent. Requires one year of experience in casework, counseling, social service, corrections or closely related experience. Physical Demands/Work Environment: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects. The work is typically performed in an office. The work consists of dealing with emotionally disturbed and/or violent children who could pose harm to themselves or others. The work requires the strength, flexibility, and ability to physically restrain an out of control juvenile pursuant to the departments approved personal restraint technique. Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 1 Special Certifications and Licenses: Must possess and maintain a Juvenile Supervision Officer certification within six months of employment. Department: Juvenile Justice Salary: $47,420.00 The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a current employee and interested in applying, please submit your application through the Job Hub task in Workday. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Human Resources. Our mission is to be an Employer of Choice in Galveston County. The Galveston County Human Resources Department will operate at a level of excellence in every endeavor. We will provide outstanding customer service, practice best-practices both strategically and tactically in Human Resources processes and guidance, and perform our responsibilities with transparency, trust, integrity, efficiency and accountability. The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
