This position works a unique schedule of 12-hour shifts that provides 3 to 4 days off in a row every week.
Starting at $52,822 with annual performance increases in October (average 3%) and market adjustments in January (average 3-5% in recent years). Bachelor's degree required.
Collin County is currently seeking individuals with degreed candidates with a deep dedication to assisting children. If you are passionate about interacting with residents at the Collin County Juvenile Detention Center, aiding in their growth, cultivating a safe environment, and acting as a mentor to facilitate positive transformations in their lives, this position may be well-suited to your goals. Prospective candidates for the Juvenile Supervision Officer role will undergo a demanding recruitment process, including a polygraph examination, a psychological assessment, and a post-offer, pre-employment physical evaluation.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Collin County offers a 200% retirement match (with employee contributions earning 7% interest!), 100% tuition reimbursement, affordable medical, dental and vision plans, 10 paid holidays annually, 24 days of PTO in your first year of employment with balance rollover from year-to-year, county-provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other optional participation benefits. If you want a job that contributes to more than just a company's bottom line or CEO's annual bonus, this is the place for you! County operations support our local justice system, animal shelter, health department, infrastructure, elections, and more.
ABOUT THE JOB
This position's primary focus is to provide supervision of and care for the Juvenile residents of the Collin County Juvenile Detention Facility. This includes; • Conducting intake and release of juveniles. • Conducting searches. • Setting expectations for resident juvenile's behavior. • Monitoring and managing resident's behavior. • Handle physical interventions when other interventions fail. • Ensures juveniles receive meals, clothing, hygiene products and other necessities. • Escorts juveniles to visitation areas, court, school, group counseling or medical visits. • Mentors juveniles and designs programs that help them work off their community service hours and develop skills for future employment. • Related duties as needed. • Work is performed under the direction of the Lead Juvenile Supervision Officer.
WHO WE NEED:
All candidates must have: • The ability to remain calm in stressful situations, enforce rules and discipline as outlined by policy, and provide a safe and caring yet firm environment for residents of the Juvenile Detention Facility. • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. • The ability to earn a Juvenile Supervision Officer certification within six (6) months of employment. • A valid Texas's Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with children in a professional or leadership role, such as social work, coaching, children's advocacy, or education.
You must be available for one of the following schedules in order to work as a Juvenile Supervision Officer.
The hours of each schedule type are as follows: • DAY SHIFT: 6:45am - 7:15pm • NIGHT SHIFT: 6:45pm - 7:15am • SWING SHIFT: 9:45am - 10:15pm
The days on each schedule are one of the following: • Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, every other Wednesday OR • Thursday, Friday, Saturday, every other Wednesday.