TJJD - Juvenile Correctional Officer Supervisor GID

How to Apply

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms:

• TJJD 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)

When applying online you must attach copies of high‑school/college diplomas, official transcripts, licenses/certifications, and for military veterans, DD Form 214. You may apply through the CAPPS Career Section, Work‑In‑Texas, or email HR at hrjobsgiddingsas.gov. All supplemental questions/forms must be completed and submitted with your application; incomplete applications may be rejected.

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Benefits include retirement plan, paid group health and life insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance, employee assistance program, and optional add‑on benefits such as dental, vision, voluntary disability insurance, and health dependent‑care flexible spending accounts. Certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

The position performs highly complex, senior‑level work overseeing correctional staff who provide direct care to juveniles in a correctional residential facility. Responsibilities include supervising unit operations, mentoring staff, ensuring safety and security, coaching youth, and overseeing the training and development of Juvenile Correctional Officers (JCOs).

• Provide on‑the‑job training to Juvenile Correctional Officers and ensure completion of dorm modules.
• Teach dorm operations and model appropriate interventions.
• Coach staff and youth on behavior protocols, DBT skills, conflict resolution, and emotional self‑regulation.
• Attend Youth Service Team meetings to contribute to treatment plans.
• Maintain privacy, follow all records regulations, and complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Approve or deny timesheets for staff within deadlines to ensure accurate payment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and comply with agency safety policies and procedures.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and meet the minimum qualifications. The role requires a strong understanding of correctional facility operations, youth development principles, and the Texas Model 2.0 treatment program.