JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - DETENTION / CHALLENGE - JUVENILE DETENTION OR CORRECTION OFFICER - County of El Paso TX

Acceptable Experience and Education
High school diploma or equivalent with work experience that includes, but is not limited to correctional childcare, residential or direct service provider care for children with behavior problems.
 
Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
 
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred. 
 
Certificates Licenses, and other requirements:
In order to access into the County’s network and systems, a personal smart device is required by the hire start date.
 
Must meet qualifications for and maintain active certification in the following: TJJD Certified Juvenile Supervision Officer, CPR/First Aid, and Non-Violent physical Restraint Techniques.
 
Must have telephone and report residence.
 
Must be at least 21 years of age. 
 
Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso. 
 
Proof of automobile liability insurance coverage is required.
 
Minimum Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 
Knowledge of: basic first-aid and personal hygiene; English usage, grammar, punctuation, and spelling; techniques for effective interpersonal communications. techniques for effective interpersonal communications; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products. 
Skill/ability to: adhere to the TJJD Code of Ethics; possess a high level of maturity coupled with a wholesome interest in young people and an ability to work with all types of youth; work positively and effectively with severely maladjusted youth in situations involving considerable stress; to learn of the deviant forms of behavior in disturbed youth and handle such behavior in a positive and as constructive manner; organize, facilitate and participate with youth in a variety of activities, including but not limited to: skill building, recreational work, physical activities, education, community service work and creative pursuits of overall well-being; pass a pre-employment physical fitness test as set by the department; must pass a pre-employment urine analysis screening; pass a Criminal Background Check;
 
Each and every county position requires the following professional skills and abilities as key and necessary elements of performance:

• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance;
• Work well with others and participate fully in a team oriented environment;
• Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner;
• Maintain strict confidentiality;
• Project positive support of their department and all organizations receiving El Paso County service at all times;
• Maintain and enhance the County’s commitment to customer service excellence.