Explore an exciting opportunity as a Texas Juvenile Justice Department in Fort Worth, TX. This Part-time role is ideal for professionals interested in the Public Safety sector and offers hands-on experience in the Other, Information Technology, and Management department .
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“Texas Juvenile Justice Department” Company Job Details
- Company Name: Texas Juvenile Justice Department
- Work Type: Part-time
- Rating: 4.4 / 5
- Location: Fort Worth, TX
- Industry: Public Safety
- Department: Other, Information Technology, and Management
- Experience Level: Mid-Senior level
- Job Creation Duration: 14 hours ago
TJJD – Investigator VI – Administrative Investigator – County Investigations Unit – (Dallas/Fort Worth) – 51731 Job Details | Part Time Jobs in Fort Worth
Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00051731
You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section
How To Apply
Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers/)
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)
Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.
Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00051731tz=GMT-05:00 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 https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a 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://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers and can be submitted via email to: HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov.
PLEASE NOTE
Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month year), supervisors name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.
Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.
Benefits
State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include: 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 include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary ADD Insurance, Dependent Health Life insurance, Health Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.
General Description
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is the independent law enforcement agency dedicated to maintaining the safety and security of the Texas juvenile justice system. It has statutory responsible to investigate criminal allegations involving TJJD juveniles, employees, facilities, contractors, volunteers or programs within the Texas juvenile justice system. OIG inspectors general oversee criminal investigations and possess all the power and duties granted to peace officers under the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Their authority extends to parole officers and facilities operating under contract with TJJD. Specialized inspectors employed by the OIG investigate allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation by staff against justice-involved youth at both the state and county levels. The OIG also provides security at gatehouses, controlling the ingress and egress of all personnel and vehicles. Additionally, they are res onsible for detecting and intercepting contraband to prevent its introduction into secure facilities operated by the TJJD. The OIG operates the 24-hour Incident Reporting Center (IRC), serving as the reporting and clearinghouse for the Texas juvenile justice system. The IRC receives and documents allegations of criminal and administrative misconduct including fraud, waste, abuse, neglect, and exploitation related to juveniles, facilities, and programs under the jurisdiction of the TJJD. Criminal analysts employed by the OIG compile and submit reports regarding criminal and administrative investigations and OIG operations to the TJJD board members, the legislature, and other state agencies. They also monitor compliance with the TJJD Use of Force Plan.
Performs advanced (senior-level) investigative work for the Office of Inspector General-TJJD, with a primary focus on planning, organizing, and conducting administrative investigations regarding allegations of youth abuse, neglect, and exploitation that originate from state-operated and state contract-care facilities, as well as from county operated juvenile probation departments, programs, and facilities; investigates other policy violations affecting youth assigned to TJJD, including youth released to parole; and collaborates with the TJJD General Counsel regarding misconduct toward youth assigned to a TJJD-operated facility resulting in a criminal investigation that is dually assigned for administrative investigation. The primary objective of each investigation is to ensure the health, safety and well-being of the alleged victim and other juveniles assigned to TJJD and to determine if the alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation or other policy violation occurred. Maintains a high level of personal and professional integrity.
Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek and be on-call. This position may be required to respond to a designated location within 60 minutes. Extensive statewide travel is required, including instances of travel with very little notice.
Essential Functions
Oversees and conducts administrative investigations regarding allegations of youth abuse, neglect, and exploitation; contacts and interviews witnesses, alleged perpetrators, alleged victims, and representatives of the department, program or facility; and collects and reviews evidence and data.
Oversees and conducts investigations, evaluates allegations of employee misconduct, identifies investigative issues, recognizes administrative violations, collects and evaluates evidence to formulate defensible investigative conclusions, and testifies in court and in other official proceedings.
Oversees and evaluates and summarizes investigative findings; and submits objective and factual investigative reports that verify or challenge every element of the alleged offense.
Oversees and plans and organizes the scheduling of administrative investigations and related activities in a manner to make the most efficient use of time and resources and to expedite completion of investigations to the extent possible; and collaborates with other departments and agencies to minimize duplication of efforts.
Collects and analyzes data concerning serious incidents (i.e., attempted suicides, escapes, reportable injuries, youth-on-youth physical assaults and youth sexual conduct) occurring at county departments and facilities to assess risk potential and compliance with related state laws and TJJD rules. May interact and exchange information with various state or federal law enforcement organizations.
Consults with division management to resolve problems in the investigation process
