Texas Juvenile Justice Department, TJJD
Juvenile Correctional Officers
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Provides supervision and direct care for youth in a residential correctional facility. Works to help youth to achieve progress in learning and applying methods to identify and manage reactions to stress and trauma and react in more socially appropriate ways. Uses appropriate intervention methods in response to behavioral issues that seeks to aid in learning and correcting behavior. Maintains a consistent effort to ensure safe environments and employs security measures when youth, staff, or others are in danger. Interacts and engages with youth in ways that both maintain appropriate structure and exercise understanding of brain development in youth with complex trauma. Maintains healthy relationships and boundaries with youth and consistently recognizes progress and good choices made by youth.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least 23 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:
- College degree or coursework.
- Experience supervising or providing rehabilitation/treatment services to youth or adults in a treatment program, correctional program, or a residential setting (e.g. correctional officer, juvenile detention officer, case manager, counselor, probation officer, or parole officer).
Experience and Education Substitutions:
- Two years of full-time wage earning experience may substitute for high school diploma or equivalent.
Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be obtained from an accredited educational institution.
SALARY
$3,472.80 - $4,336.45 per month