Juvenile Detention Officer Iii

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Juvenile Detention Officer III

The candidate will provides critical and sound judgement and decisions during crisis or potentially dangerous situations, conducts crisis intervention counseling, and notifies the supervisor of concerns. Disciplines youths by enforcing the rules of the facility, documents behavior and other specific information and forwards to appropriate personnel. Trains and evaluates staff and maintains time and attendance records in the absence of a shift supervisor. Transports youths to and from appointments. Dispenses required medication in the absence of the nurse or shift supervisor performs first aidCPR and restrains, chases andor carry unruly youths. Conducts inspections, rounds and drills, which include room checks and physical searches of youths. Performs other duties as assigned. Must have Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Criminology, Corrections, Counseling, Law, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, Business Management, Public Administration, or in a job related field of study. 2+ years of work related experience. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Must have current Red Cross First AidCPR certification or obtain within 90 days of hire. Must maintain 40 hours of training yearly. Must be 21 years of age or older. Must be certified as required by applicable standards of the facilitydepartment assigned. Must possess a valid Texas driver's license, with a good driving record.

Additional Information

Requisition ID: 000467

Company info

Dallas County Juvenile Detention Department
2600 Lone Star Dr.
Dallas
Texas
United States 75212
Website : http://www.dallascounty.org/department/juvenile/juvenile_index.html#