About this Event
Are you ready to start a new meaningful career? We are hiring Juvenile Correctional Officers with Texas Juvenile Justice Department. The new minimum age requirement is 21 years old! Email me for information about the event and position! - [email protected]
If you can’t make it don't worry, we can schedule a phone interview for a different day.
Friday, June 28th, 10am behavior assessment with interviews directly following - 1311 N Grand Ave, Suite 200, Gainesville, TX 7624
You must be at least 21 years old and able to pass a background check, physical, drug screen and behavioral assessment for this position.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, we train. HS Diploma or GED required.
This position plays an important role in changing the lives of troubled youth and helping them develop social skills!
Below are some great videos on The Facility, The Texas Model and a documentary on our 2017 Gainesville State School Football Team.
- (YouTube) Texas Model Youth Stages: TJJD’s New Trauma Informed Approach
- Titletown, TX: ‘All We Got’ follows incarcerated youth at Gainesville State School and the mentors that offer them a chance at redemption through football https://www.facebook.com/watch/titletownTX/1027628967427787/
- WFAA News: This high-security juvenile detention center in North Texas just became a foster home for dogs https://www.wfaa.com/article/features/originals/high-security-juvenile-detention-center-texas-became-foster-home-for-dogs/287-7eaf7654-3128-4eaf-8a92-f22892a49dde
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.
To apply online please go to https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/careers The location is Gainesville, Texas. The job title is Juvenile Correctional Officer III - V
Please email Elsa Young with any questions.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Thank you,
Elsa A Young
TJJD - Gainesville State School
Human Resource Specialist III – Recruiter
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1311 N Grand Ave, 1311 North Grand Avenue, Gainesville, United States
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