Shift Leader- JJAEP Lead Drill Instructor - Juvenile Probation

Description

The Shift Leader performs professional detention correction work supervising juveniles placed in detention by the courts. Work involves supervising juveniles in detention facilities to ensure their safety and welfare, and transporting juveniles between jails, medical institutions, schools, etc. The employee is also responsible for providing supervision of line staff in the absence of a shift supervisor while continuing to function as a Juvenile Supervision Officer.

Examples of Duties

Ensures safety, welfare, and security of detained juveniles through compliance with all established laws, policies, and procedures.
Trains staff on approved de-escalation and restraint methods and techniques.
Conducts security checks and ensures all security checks are completed properly.
Conducts fire drills and other necessary safety drills; ensures drills are conducted in a safe and efficient way.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Directs, supervises, and advises the Juvenile Supervision Officers assigned to the JJAEP on student supervision, student discipline, and daily schedule and operations.
Supervises students and directs students' daily activities; ensures student safety through compliance with established policies and procedures.
Reviews incident reports, restraint reports, and other documentation and makes recommendations based on reports as necessary; makes corrections to documentation as necessary; maintains files and records on students or department activity.
Conducts training on mandated topics.
Administers medication to students as necessary.
Processes new student paperwork, files, and any other documentation required.
Oversees physical training program and provides crisis intervention to JJAEP participants.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and a minimum one year of experience in a related field. Internships may be counted toward meeting one year's experience based on actual hours completed when the duties performed were related to the field of juvenile justice; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Juvenile Supervision Officer Certification by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department required.

Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days.

Officer must meet the requirements in Title 37, Chapters 343 & 344 of the Texas Administrative Code including but not limited to being of good moral character and at least 21 years of age.

Must be able to pass a State Criminal History background check.

Supplemental Information

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• Denton County

• 940-349-3088

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