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Dallas County

Texas county government

Paraprofessional Support - Juvenile Detention Center

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$21.02
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Texas, USA+1 moreMore locations: Dallas, TX, USA
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Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support

About the job

Requirements
  • Graduate from an accredited high school or GED program.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public.
  • Obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
  • Obtain certification required by applicable standards for the assigned facility or department within six months of employment.
  • Possess a valid Texas driver’s license with a good driving record.
  • Pass an extensive background investigation and mandatory pre-employment drug testing; submit to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment.
  • Have a high tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding and stressful environment with juveniles who may have committed dangerous or aggressive acts.
  • Be physically able to perform handling-with-care techniques, including takedowns, chasing, and restraining youth, as required by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
  • For applicable positions, be at least 21 years of age and pass all portions of the Juvenile Academy to continue employment, or meet applicable PREA and Ethics standards for specific positions.
  • Work mandatory overtime or an additional shift when required; remain on duty or be held over or called back as essential personnel when notified.
  • Be available for shift changes and potential transfers to another department, shift, location, or facility based on departmental needs.
  • Work inside a secured facility with potential exposure to hepatitis, tuberculosis, lice, and other diseases.
  • Be able to restrain or chase youths and, if required, use a vehicle to transport them.
Responsibilities
  • Provide day-to-day direct supervision of youths in a 24-hour detention facility to ensure their health, safety, and welfare in compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and applicable standards.
  • Provide individual and group counseling to youths to promote and increase personal awareness of responsibilities and alternatives.
  • Make critical and sound judgments during crises or potentially dangerous situations when a supervisor is absent; inform the supervisor of problems, situations encountered, and actions taken, and document those actions.
  • Enforce facility rules, discipline youths, document behavior and other specific information, and forward documentation to appropriate personnel.
  • Back up staff and assume duties as necessary, including administering medications, transporting youths to appointments, processing intake assessments or discharges, and disciplining youths.
  • Conduct inspections, rounds, and drills, including room checks and physical searches of youths.
  • Transport youths to and from appointments.
  • Coordinate and provide daily educational and entertaining programs and activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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Dallas County

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Dallas County is a county government serving residents and communities in Dallas County, Texas. The county administers courts, elections, public health, justice, records, infrastructure, human services, and other local government programs. It serves residents, businesses, visitors, partner agencies, and communities across Dallas County. Its operating model centers on elected offices and departments operating under public law, budgets, civil-service rules, and countywide administrative systems. Teams work across public health, justice, administration, technology, facilities, finance, records, and community services. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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