TJJD - Safety Officer II - State-Operated Facility - (EVN) -...

Company: Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Location: Edinburg
Posted on: February 3, 2020

Job Description:

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TJJD - Safety Officer II - State-Operated Facility - (EVN) - 8980 () Organization: TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT Primary Location: Texas-Edinburg Work Locations: Evins 3801 E Monte Cristo Road Edinburg 78541 Job: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 State Job Code: 2731 Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 18 Salary (Pay Basis): 3,293.41 - 3,293.41 (Monthly) Number of Openings: 1 Overtime Status: Non-exempt Job Posting: Jan 23, 2020, 4:44:10 PM Closing Date: Feb 6, 2020, 11:59:00 PM Description All applicants must complete the following additional forms (available at and attach to the application, email to , or mail to TJJD Human Resources, 3801 E Monte Cristo Rd, Edinburg, TX 78541 for consideration: 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. APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT A complete job description and requirements are available at: & tz=GMT-05:00. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS Applicants applying through Work In Texas (WIT) will also need to complete the supplemental questions and forms to be considered for this posting. To complete the supplemental questions, please go to the CAPPS Career Center ( to register and create a profile, or login and access your existing profile. A complete job description and other job requirements are available there. To complete the supplemental forms listed above, go to and attach to the application, email to , or mail to TJJD Human Resources, 3801 E Monte Cristo Rd, Edinburg, TX 78541. ALTERNATE METHODS OF APPLYING Send completed application, supplemental questions/forms, and copies of diploma and college transcripts via email to or regular mail to TJJD Human Resources, 3801 E Monte Cristo Rd, Edinburg, TX 78541. PLEASE NOTE Your job application must be completely filled out and cover all employment. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information. Applicants must attach to the application a copy of a high school diploma/equivalent or college diploma and transcript if a degree or college semester hours are required to meet minimum qualifications. A copy of all required certifications and/or licenses must also be attached to the application. Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications. State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at 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 AD & D 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 Performs moderately complex (journey-level) safety and health program work. Work involves assisting in the development of safety policies and procedures at a high-security correctional youth facility; participating in safety training and education of staff; conducting inspections and surveys of work areas and activities for hazards; assisting in investigating accidents; and collaborating with the agency's Monitoring and Inspections staff and with the facility's management and staff. May train others. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May work a variety of shifts, weekends, and in excess of 40 hours per work week, and may be required to be on-call. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Conducts surveys, inspections, and reviews of the facility's operations and physical plant to ensure compliance with established risk management guidelines, policies, and procedures. Conducts monthly checks of surveillance cameras to ensure proper operation and appropriate line of sight; coordinates with agency IT staff for maintenance, update, and replacement of surveillance equipment; and keeps management informed of issues with equipment. Prepares evaluative reports; recommends improvements and modifications to resolve problems and deficiencies; and prepares responses to requests for information related to operations and physical plant safety. Reports and documents any non-compliance and other problems identified during surveys, inspections, and reviews to the facility superintendent. Schedules, tracks, and monitors inspections performed by external entities to include, but not limited to, annual fire extinguisher inspections, annual fire alarm inspections, and annual and 5-year sprinkler system inspections. Monitors the use, maintenance, and storage of hazardous materials, safety equipment and devices; and monitors environmental factors, operating procedures, safety procedures, contamination, and pollution. Provides oversight for facility fire watches to ensure compliance and maintains all associated documentation to include the RMT-340 24-Hour Fire Watch. Coordinates the implementation of operational safety and accident prevention activities; makes recommendations to improve the facility's safety record based on safety training received from agency Risk Management staff, the State Office of Risk Management (SORM), and other sources. Serves as the chair of the Health and Safety Committee; ensures meetings are held, documented, and attended; designates staff members to conduct required safety inspections; and ensures staff members are properly trained. Serves as chair of the Accident and Injury Review Board; ensures board meetings are held, documented, and attended; implements a fire drill program and ensures compliance; schedules and evaluates fire drills; and maintains all associated documentation to include the RMT-300 Fire Drill and Evaluation Report, the RMT-325 Fire Drill Schedule, and the RMT-330 Fire Drill Verification Log. Schedules and evaluates the facility Code Blue drills; and maintains all associated documentation to include the INS-267 Code Blue Drill Reports and the INS-268 Code Blue Drill Verification Log. Works directly with the facility superintendent and management team to ensure the Emergency Student Unrest and Emergency Disaster Plan is updated annually; and assists in the coordination of training on all aspects of the plan. Serves as the liaison between the facility and the local Emergency Services (EMS) and Fire Department. Serves as the liaison between the facility and the Emergency Operations Center associated with the facility's region. Serves as a liaison between the agency's Monitoring and Inspections Division and the facility's superintendent; and collaborates with Monitoring and Inspections staff in developing compliance goals and objectives. Reports any presence or perception of racial, ethnic, and/or gender disparities. Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures: Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible. Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree with major course work in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice (Corrections), Social Sciences, or related field. Three years of full-time wage earning experience in a juvenile residential setting, treatment, or correctional program. OR High School diploma or equivalent. Seven years of full-time wage earning experience in a juvenile residential setting, treatment, or correctional program. Experience and Education Substitutions: One year of appropriate experience may be substituted for one year of college (30 course hours) on a year for year basis. Completed course hours of undergraduate study may be substituted for up to four years of experience on a basis of 30 course hours for one year of experience. Completed course hours of graduate study may be substituted for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience. Experience requirements may be satisfied by the prorated part-time equivalent. Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be obtained from an accredited educational institution. This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Analyzing Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing Ability to see Ability to hear (with or without aid) Heavy lifting, up to 25 lbs. Heavy carrying, up to 25 lbs. Pulling Pushing Walking Standing Sitting Depth perception Crawling Twisting Kneeling Stooping Climbing stairs Climbing ladders Alphabetizing Repeated bending Operate motor equipment Reaching above shoulder Grasping Identify colors KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Knowledge of: Safety and health rules, regulations, and standards. Local, state, and federal laws related to the program areas. Research techniques and statistical analysis processes. Program management processes and techniques. Skill in: Identifying measures or indicators of program performance. Operating personal computers, applicable software, and other standard office equipment. Ability to: Plan, implement, and evaluate safety and health programs. Monitor operation of surveillance cameras and related equipment. Organize workloads, establish priorities according to relative importance, set goals, and manage time efficiently to ensure multiple assigned tasks are completed within required timeframes. Gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts. Devise solutions to problems. Prepare reports. Develop, evaluate, and interpret policies and procedures. Work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor. Process information logically, make decisions, and demonstrate the soundness of those decisions. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Train others. Work a variety of shifts, weekends, and in excess of 40 hours per work week, and be-on call. VETERANS In order to receive veteran's preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application. Go to or for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets. Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor's Office at Safety MOS Codes. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center ( you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions. Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. Texas Department of Public Safety - Today report job - original job

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