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Angelina County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We consider applications for all persons without respect to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.  

Angelina County is a drug free/tobacco free equal opportunity employer.

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Juvenile Detention Officer

Position: Juvenile Detention Officer Salary: Commensurate w/ Experience
Responsibilities:
The Angelina County Juvenile Detention Officer's primary responsibility is the supervision of the daily activities of detained juveniles and to ensure the personal safety of each resident, their co-worker(s), and themselves while on duty in the Detention Center.

The Detention Officer, under the supervision of the Superintendent of Detention or the Designated Facility Administrator will direct the activities of detained youth in all areas of programming.

Duties:  
  • Security: A detention worker is responsible for maintaining a maximum security environment. This includes keeping detention keys on your person at all times. A detention worker shall be responsible for making sure all doors and windows are secure throughout shift.
  • Safety: A detention worker shall be sure all juveniles and staff are safe. All staff should be constantly aware of a child's moods and behaviors to determine possible risks of injury, suicide, or escape. A detention worker must attempt to prevent and/or intervene in any crisis that may arise at the detention center.
  • A detention worker is responsible for proper documentation in the communication log, intake packets, incident reports, etc.
  • Detention workers are responsible for ensuring that each child is served proper meals as approved by a licensed dietician.
  • Detention workers are responsible for following all shift responsibilities and ensuring the building is well-maintained and clean.
  • Detention workers are responsible for knowing and following all policies and procedures, written and unwritten. Detention staff is responsible for any duty directed by the Superintendent or Chief of Juvenile Services.
Requirements:  
  • Required: High School Diploma or GED
  • Required: Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Required: Clean criminal history
  • Required: Pass a drug screen following a conditional employment offer
  • Required: Texas Driver's License and proof of liability coverage insurance
  • Required: Juvenile Detention Officer Certification
Special Instructions:  
  • Applications may be obtained below or at the:
    Angelina County Auditor's Office
    606 E. Lufkin Ave. Suite 206
  • Employment Applications will be accepted (or postmarked) until 5:00 p.m. on July 2, 2009.
  • All applications must be delivered in person to the Angelina County Auditor's Office at the above address or mailed to:
    Attn: Greg Shepherd
    P.O. Box 727
    Lufkin, TEXAS 75902
  • Please do not contact Angelina County Juvenile Services regarding applications.

 

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