Hiring: 0000008428.JUVENILE DETENTION SUPERVISOR.JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER Company: Dallas County Location: Dallas, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 15:15:13 Employment Type: Part-time About the job Experience: •21 years of age (for applicable positions) and must pass all portions (physical/written) of the Juvenile Academy to continue employment or all standards related to PREA and Ethics for specific positions. •At least 21 years of age (for applicable positions) and must pass all portions (physical/written) of the Juvenile Academy to continue employment or all standards related to PREA and Ethics for specific positions. Required Skills: •Functions as a shift supervisor in an assigned detention facility, ensures the efficient operation of the facility by assisting in the development and evaluation of all programs and maintains adequate staffing levels in compliance with policies and procedures, federal, state and local regulations and licensing requirements. •Management Scope: Supervises generally 21-35 detention officers, part-time workers and volunteers and assumes managerial responsibilities in the absence of the manager. •Trains, motivates, evaluates, and supervises staff; issues work assignments; and maintains time and attendance. •Develops, coordinates, and evaluates daily educational, therapeutic and/or recreational programs/activities. •Functions in a supervisory capacity and assumes management responsibilities in the absence of the manager, operating assigned shifts effectively and efficiently and maintaining the proper staff to client ratio for coverage according to licensing standards. •Conducts inspections, drills, dorm/cell searches and physical searches of youths when contraband is suspected. •Prepares and completes reports and other documentation in accordance with applicable standards, policies and procedures. •Makes critical and sound decisions during emergencies or potentially dangerous situations; conducts group intervention crisis sessions; and informs supervisor of concerns as warranted. Qualifications: •“Position requires working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous/ aggressive acts; should possess a high tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding/stressful work environment.” •An employee may be transferred to another department, shift, location, or facility based on the needs of the Department. •Working in a 24-hour facility may make the employee subject to working mandatory overtime or remaining on duty and working all, or a part of, an additional shift (“double shift”). •The incumbent is / may be considered to be ‘essential personnel’ subject to being held over or called back to a work location or alternate site at all times. When required, you will be notified by your supervisor. •Must be at least 21 years of age (for applicable positions) and must pass all portions (physical/written) of the Juvenile Academy to continue employment or all standards related to PREA and Ethics for specific positions. •Works inside a secured facility with potential exposure to hepatitis, tuberculosis, lice and other diseases. Ability to restrain and/or chase youths. May be required to utilize vehicle to transport youths. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!