Detention Officer

Summary

Perry Varner Educational & Treatment FacilityDallas County Juvenile Detention CenterDetention Counselor Job PostingFull & Part TimeSeptember 1, 2020Position SummaryUnder the direction of the Juvenile Detention Director, the Detention Counselor will direct the activities of detained youth in all areas. The Counselor will maintain the safety of detainees at all times, conduct regular check of detainees and maintain order in facility. Serves meals, supervise youth during visiting hours and may transport detainees to various appointments. Performs various housekeeping duties or supervise detainees in this function. Detention Counselor must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency and be able to work flexible hours and be on call on a rotating basis. Detention Counselor must also have a good temperament and ability to function well in stressful situations.Position Requirements and QualificationsAbility to communicate effectively with detainees, staff, law enforcement personnel, and others, orally and in writing;Ability to efficiently plan and organize work;Ability to work independently;Ability to work effectively with co-workers, detainees, and other professionals;Ability to work with maladjusted juveniles;Ability to lift at least 50lbs;Ability to stand for extended periods of time;Ability to physically restrain male/female juvenile age 12-18;Ability and willingness work as a part of a professional team;EducationHigh School Diploma3–5 years job related experience preferred not requiredPre-employment drug testing will be required and, if employed, employee will be subject to random drug testing.Dallas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Perry Varner Educational & Treatment FacilityDallas County Juvenile Detention CenterDetention Counselor Job PostingFull & Part TimeSeptember 1, 2020Position SummaryUnder the direction of the Juvenile Detention Director, the Detention Counselor will direct the activities of detained youth in all areas. The Counselor will maintain the safety of detainees at all times, conduct regular check of detainees and maintain order in facility. Serves meals, supervise youth during visiting hours and may transport detainees to various appointments. Performs various housekeeping duties or supervise detainees in this function. Detention Counselor must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency and be able to work flexible hours and be on call on a rotating basis. Detention Counselor must also have a good temperament and ability to function well in stressful situations.Position Requirements and QualificationsAbility to communicate effectively with detainees, staff, law enforcement personnel, and others, orally and in writing;Ability to efficiently plan and organize work;Ability to work independently;Ability to work effectively with co-workers, detainees, and other professionals;Ability to work with maladjusted juveniles;Ability to lift at least 50lbs;Ability to stand for extended periods of time;Ability to physically restrain male/female juvenile age 12-18;Ability and willingness work as a part of a professional team;EducationHigh School Diploma3–5 years job related experience preferred not requiredPre-employment drug testing will be required and, if employed, employee will be subject to random drug testing.Dallas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer#J-18808-Ljbffr