A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.
Assists with Intake procedures and screening juveniles in period immediately following arrival at Detention Center in order to determine most appropriate handling of individual cases; assists in implementing and coordinating the educational and recreational programs for juveniles during stay in detention. Serves as a liaison with the courts, District Attorney's office, law enforcement agencies, and other probation departments. Assists in staff scheduling, including daily changes, prepares monthly work schedules for detention shifts. Directs and assists Lead Counselors and Detention Officers with their duties, counsels with juveniles as needed. Monitors and oversees security throughout the facility and advises the Superintendent of any problems; assists with handling and resolving emergency situations, including riots, altercations, fire, etc.; assists with monitoring and resolving medical problems and emergencies, monitors and assists with mechanical operations, maintenance and housekeeping, food service and other operations. Assists Superintendent with on-going training for detention staff, including annual CPR and First Aid Training and orientation of new employees. Compiles data and statistics for reports, prepares reports and submits required paperwork as assigned. Attends and participates in staff meetings and job related meetings and conferences, attends training sessions, educational seminars and workshops; assumes duties and responsibilities of Detention Superintendent in his/her absence. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Other Job Functions:
Performs other job related duties, as directed.
NOTE:
The above describes the general nature and level of work being performed by employees holding this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required nor are all duties listed necessarily performed by any one employee so classified.
Education & Experience Education & Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in behavioral sciences, sociology, criminal justice or related field approved by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission. One year (24 hours) of graduate work (Master's Degree is preferred) or three years of experience in full-time casework counseling, community or group work in an approved social service, community corrections or juvenile agency that deals with offenders or disadvantaged persons. Position requires minimum of 32 hours evening and weekend work schedule.
Knowledge of the Jefferson County Juvenile Detention and Probation Department policies and procedures; the Texas juvenile justice system; the principles and practices of juvenile probation; the principles and practices of employee supervision. Skill in supervising the day-to-day operations of juvenile detention officers. Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer. The County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status (disabled), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or political affiliation in employment or the provision of services. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance, contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 839-2391, or for the hearing impaired, through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to 1225 Pearl St., Suite 201 Beaumont, Texas 77701. We offer a complete benefits package to all full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, prescription drug coverage, Employee Assistance Program, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal leave, and use of the Employee Health Clinic. For more information, please visit our benefits page at https://co.jefferson.tx.us/riskman/Benefits
