The Travis County Juvenile Probation Department is seeking positive, assertive, reliable and confident individuals to serve as role models for youth visiting our short term juvenile detention facility.

Juvenile Detention Officers provide for the day-to-day direct supervision of youth detained in a 24-hour pre-adjudication detention program. Officers maintain safety and security of detained youth, ensure the health and welfare of each juvenile, counsel with clients on an individual basis, and facilitate cognitive skills groups to assist juveniles in developing appropriate coping skills and prosocial behaviors. Juvenile Detention Officers implement appropriate programs for clients and document client behavior in accordance with department policies and procedures and all applicable standards.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a unique opportunity to serve, protect and have a positive impact on the lives of youth from various backgrounds and communities. Detention Services' mission is to provide competency development, accountability, welfare and community protection.

The Detention Services Program provides for the detention of male and female juveniles who are awaiting disposition of their cases by the court. Detention is provided 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, in a secure pre-adjudication facility with a rated capacity of 120 beds. Services offered include educational services, visitation services, phone and mail usage, Alternative Intervention Program (AIP), Assessment and Counseling Services, as well as physical and mental health services.