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Hidalgo County, TX
Residential Monitor I (Adult Probation)
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What they do
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.
$51,431 / year median in Texas
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED,
- Must possess a valid driver's license and proof of auto liability insurance,
- Must possess good communication skills,
- Must possess good verbal communication skills
- English and Spanish,
- Must possess good written communications skills
- English,
- Must possess the ability to transport offenders safely in Substance Abuse Treatment Facility vehicles and adhere to all state laws, policies and rules,
- Must possess the ability to create a safe and positive environment,
- Must possess the ability to create an atmosphere which is conducive to positive Behavioral changes,
- Must possess the ability to motivate and direct offenders,
- Must have regular and timely attendance,
- Must be willing to work day and night shifts,
- Must possess reliable transportation and auto liability insurance for work related travel, at all times,
- Experience in working with disadvantaged or underprivileged individuals preferred, and
- Perform all related duties as assigned.
Specific Requirements:
- Inspect and monitor offenders for security infringements and program rule violations,
- Must possess the ability to document all security infringements and program rule violations,
- Maintain log of all activities on shift and update master shift log,
- Supervise maintenance projects for facility,
- Confer with Supervision Officer/Treatment Staff on client's behavior and treatment,
- Control client movements and supervise all activities,
- Collect urine specimens for drug screening as required.
Other:
- Must have never been convicted of or placed on court-ordered community supervision/probation for any criminal offense classified as a Class B misdemeanor or higher.