Juvenile Correctional Officer III/IV/V

General Description:

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. Works assigned shift, is subject to being on-call, and may be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week. Occasional travel may be required.

Career Ladder Promotion Opportunity: This position is in the approved TJJD career ladder for Juvenile Correctional Officers. Personnel in this career ladder have the working title of Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO). JCOs receive career ladder salary adjustments upon meeting established eligibility criteria per agency policy (PRS.15.08) until they reach the top level of the ladder. Placement on the career ladder is dependent upon experience and education. Progression to the highest pay level on the career ladder is dependent upon experience and performance.

Levels of Work Performed by Career Ladder Level:

• Juvenile Correctional Officer III: Performs moderately complex (journey-level) work under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
• Juvenile Correctional Officer IV: Performs complex (journey-level) work under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
• Juvenile Correctional Officer V: Performs highly complex (senior-level) work under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Salary: $3,722.80 - $4,586.45 per month

Job Order #16318741