Juvenile Detention Officer

Under general supervision of Facility Administrator, Juvenile Supervision Officer is available to perform the duties of the job on an "as needed" basis in order to provide care and protection to youth being held in the Ellis County Short-Term Detention Center.   The Juvenile Short-Term Detention Center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week when youth are in custody.  Officers will supervise juveniles of the same gender who are in custody by following an established schedule of activities and duties.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
·Ability to report on time to a scheduled shift when called, based on the department's need for juvenile supervision
·Provide complete supervision of youth who are in custody as outlined in the Facility Procedures Manual for each 8-hour shift
·Duties include, but are not limited to, serving meals, maintaining a clean and sanitary facility, providing juveniles access to restrooms and shower facilities
·Transport youth and/or act as an escort to appointments, such as court, assessments and other facilities
·Maintain records as required
·Other duties as assigned by Facility Administrator and/or DirectorMinimum Requirements:
·High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED); home schooled individuals may be considered contingent upon successful validation of high school education equivalency accredited by the State in which schooling took place
·Be able to pass the Texas criminal background check, local law enforcement sex offender registration check, FBI fingerprint based criminal history background check (NCIC), agree to a criminal records check and meet the requirements of the Texas Conde of Criminal Procedure as listed in Texas Family Code Section 351
·At least 21 years of age
·Possess a valid Texas driver's license
·Be able to stand, walk, push, pull, and lift in excess of 25 pounds
·Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this job