SECURITY CONTROL OFFICER (MALES ONLY) - Juvenile Services

Summary

Serve in a support role to Juvenile Detention and Post-Adjudication Institutional staff by escorting detained juveniles from intra- and inter-locations in a safe and secure manner. De-escalate and counsel volatile and physically aggressive juveniles; maintain secure custody of detained residents; prevent escapes, assaults and misconduct by residents; conduct search and property inventory of new in-custody referrals; conduct dress in and release procedures; conduct personal and facility searches; screen and monitor visitation; counsel and assign disciplinary actions; receive and correctly distribute confidential resident information; assist with inter-departmental transportation and document all non-routine events. Conduct various housekeeping duties including resident laundry.

POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME
AFTER A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED

Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains secure custody of detained residents, preventing escapes, assaults and misconduct by residents
• Maintains the safety, health and well-being of residents and staff
• Escorts residents safely inside and outside the facility to multiple locations upon request; escorts all hostile and violent visitors from the Detention Center
• Intervenes in aggressive situations with counseling, crisis intervention, physical and mechanical restraint
• Conducts and documents initial health screening, program orientation and property inventory of new referrals prior to conducting dress in procedures
• Assists the Medical Services Supervisor during medical exams and treatment.
• Determines, implements and documents the need for prescribed disciplinary measures
• Screens and monitors family visits for compliance; receives information and prescribed medications from parents
• Documents incidents and restraints; exchanges information with probation officers; testifies in court
• Conducts facility-wide and personal searches for contraband
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

NOTE : You must fill out the work history and education sections of application to show you have years of experience/education as required by hiring department or be disqualified.

• Must be a male.
• High School Diploma or GED + two (2) full-time years of work experience in a related field, INCLUDING one (1) full-time year of work experience in working with children on a paid or voluntary basis.

College degree (Associate's or higher) may substitute for experience requirements.

• Must have a valid Texas Driver License and automobile liability insurance.
• Ability to be certified as a Texas Juvenile Detention Officer.
• Ability to be certified in First Aid, CPR and Non-Violent restraint.
• Knowledge of State Juvenile Detention Standards; understanding of adolescent behavior and facility security.
  If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment at new hire processing.