Talent.com
SECURITY CONTROL OFFICER (MALES ONLY) - Juvenile Services

SECURITY CONTROL OFFICER (MALES ONLY) - Juvenile Services

Tarrant CountyTarrant County, TX
job_description.job_card.30_days_ago
serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type
  • serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
job_description.job_card.job_description

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.

For more information, please click on the link below :

en / human-resources /

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.

    serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

    Security Officer • Tarrant County, TX