TJJD - Juvenile Correctional Officer II​/III​/IV GNS

How to Apply

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)).

• Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)
• Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)
• Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)

Apply Online at CAPPS Career Section and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Apply through Work-In-Texas at Work-In-Texas. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at: https:// and can be submitted via email to: hrjobsgainesvilleas.gov.

Apply via Email to hrjobsgainesvilleas.gov. Send completed application, supplemental questions/forms, and copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment history (not limited to the past 10-15 years). It must contain complete job histories, including job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month/year), supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, as well as whether it was full‑time or part‑time and hours per week. If any of this information is missing, your application may be rejected as incomplete.

Resumes do not replace this required information.

• Retirement plan
• Paid group health life insurance for employee
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation leave
• Paid sick leave
• Longevity pay
• Educational assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Optional add‑on benefits:
  Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary ADD Insurance, Dependent Health Life Insurance, Health Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, etc.
• Hazardous duty pay
• Career ladder advancements
• Free meals while on duty

Provides supervision and direct care for youth in a residential correctional facility. Works to help youth 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.

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.…