Officer, Security Control-Juvenile Service (Female Only)
Salary
$41,600.00 - $45,760.00 Annually
Location
Tarrant County, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
11001
Department
Juvenile Services
Opening Date
06/02/2026
Closing Date
7/2/2026 11:59 PM Central
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.
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
High School diploma or GED.
Two (2) years experience in a related field.
One (1) year of experience working with children.
Ability to be certified as a Texas Juvenile Detention Officer.
Ability to be certified in First Aid, CPR and Non-Violent restraint.
Valid driver license and automobile liability insurance.
College degree may substitute for experience requirement.
Knowledge of State Juvenile Detention Standards; understanding of adolescent behavior and facility security. If hired, proof of education required at new hire processing.
Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to walk, stand, reach, hold and lift. Incumbent works primarily inside a locked secure facility and encounters potentially violent and hostile residents and visitors. May also be exposed to contagious medical diseases.
Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.
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Do you possess a High School diploma or GED?
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Do you have at least two (2) years, full time experience in a related field?
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Do you have at least one (1) year of experience working with children?
Required Question
Employer Tarrant County
Address 100 E. Weatherford Suite 301
Fort Worth, Texas, 76196-0105
Phone (817) 884-1188
Website http://www.tarrantcountytx.gov