Juvenile Correctional Officer

Company: Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Location: Troy
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

NOW HIRING JUVENILE CORRECTONAL OFFICERS FOR 2nd (2 pm - 10 pm) and 3rd (10 pm to 6 am) shift for the MART, TEXAS FACILITY.


NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, WE TRAIN. Great pay and benefits.


Starting salary is $3473 per month plus overtime. Approximately $21.73 per hour. $41,5674 per year.


(Starting salary is higher if you have a College Degree or Military experience)


100% of Medical insurance is paid by the State for the employee and 50% of spouse and dependents.


Start a career with the State of Texas!


Apply online at www.tjjd.texas.gov


Link to apply:


https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00031099&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago


This position is located at the McLennan County Juvenile Correctional Facility located in Mart, Texas. (about 15 minutes from Waco)


Provides supervision and direct care for youth in a residential correctional facility. Works to help youth to achieve progress in learning and applying methods to identify and manage reactions to stress and trauma and react in more socially appropriate ways. Uses appropriate intervention methods in response to behavioral issues that seeks to aid in learning and correcting behavior. Maintains a consistent effort to ensure safe environments and employs security measures when youth, staff, or others are in danger. Interacts and engages with youth in ways that both maintain appropriate structure and exercise understanding of brain development in youth with complex trauma. Maintains healthy relationships and boundaries with youth and consistently recognizes progress and good choices made by youth.


Work involves facilitating youth rehabilitation, supervising youth, and coaching their personal development in accordance with individualized treatment plans.


Job Type: Full-time


Pay: From $41,674.00 per year


Benefits:

* 401(k)

* Dental insurance

* Employee assistance program

* Employee discount

* Flexible spending account

* Health insurance

* Health savings account

* Life insurance

* Paid time off

* Referral program

* Retirement plan

* Vision insurance

Schedule:

* 12 hour shift

* 8 hour shift


Work Location: In person

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