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Dallas County

Texas county government

Paraprofessional Support - Juvenile Detention Center

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$21.65
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Texas, USA+1 moreMore locations: Dallas, TX, USA
In PersonWork is in a 24-hour detention facility; may be transferred to another department, shift, location, or facility.
Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support

About the job

Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited high school or GED program.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public.
  • Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
  • Must obtain certification required by applicable standards for the assigned facility or department within six months of employment.
  • Must possess a valid Texas driver's license and a good driving record.
  • Must pass an extensive background investigation.
  • Must complete mandatory drug testing before employment and is subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment.
  • Must be able to accommodate shift changes.
  • Must have a high tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding and stressful environment with juveniles who may have committed dangerous or aggressive acts.
  • May be transferred to another department, shift, location, or facility based on departmental needs.
  • Must be able to work mandatory overtime or an additional shift, including a double shift, as required in a 24-hour facility.
  • May be considered essential personnel and be required to remain on duty or return to a work location or alternate site when notified by a supervisor.
  • Must be at least 21 years old for applicable positions and pass all portions of the Juvenile Academy, including physical and written portions, or meet applicable standards related to PREA and Ethics for specific positions.
  • Must be able to work inside a secured facility with potential exposure to hepatitis, tuberculosis, lice, and other diseases.
  • Must be able to restrain or chase youths and may be required to use a vehicle to transport youths.
Responsibilities
  • Provide day-to-day direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility, ensuring each youth's 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, sound judgments and decisions during crises or potentially dangerous situations when the supervisor is absent; inform the supervisor of encountered problems or situations and actions taken; and document actions.
  • Discipline youths by enforcing facility rules, document behavior and other specified information, and forward documentation to appropriate personnel.
  • Serve as backup staff and perform duties as necessary, including administering medications, transporting youths to appointments, processing intake assessments or discharges, and disciplining youths.
  • Perform handling-with-care techniques, including takedowns, chasing, and restraining youths, as required by Texas Juvenile Justice Department standards.
  • 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 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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