Residential Monitor

Provide supervision and general guidance to residents to assure an environment is maintained whereby positive behavior changes in residents can be fostered and realized.

• Supervise and directly work with offenders/residents, including modeling appropriate behavior.

• Organize resident activities.

• Interact with the residents, public, and coworkers displaying effective interpersonal skills that convey a sense of concern and understanding, yet maintain a sense of objectivity in assuring the policies and procedures of the CRTC are not compromised.

• Prepare well-documented reports to include incident reports, communication logs, head counts, resident chrono entries, security checks, and Cognitive Reflective Communications (CRCs).

• Process the intake of new residents and ensure the resident's property is properly secured.

• Conduct resident pat and strip searches, as well as, searches of living areas, common areas, buildings, vehicles, and grounds.  Also secure and document and seized or discovered contraband.

• Safely operate facility vehicles in providing resident transportation and ensure vehicles are maintained in a safe operating condition, reporting all mechanical and/or fluid deficiencies.

• Conduct transports in a timely manner.

• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in carrying out emergency procedures for fire, severe weather, suicide, and/or other emergency and evacuation plans.

• Follow trained procedures for the handling of aggressive residents.

• Knowledgeable in procedures for collecting and securing resident urine samples, as well as conducting breathalyzer tests.

• Adhere to work schedules and effectively manage accrued personal time, comp time, and holidays.

• Work overtime as needed.

• Attend all required training.

• Follow medical precautions and practice universal precautions.

• May be assigned additional duties, not explicitly set out herein, but which will adhere to specific job guidelines.  The Director reserves the right to change or modify the task required for this position as programming or workload dictates.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a high school diploma or GED, with some college preferred. Follow all Department of Criminal Justice Community Justice Assistance Division (TDCJ-CJAD) and departmental standards and policies.  Adhere to the TDCJ-CJAD and departmental Code of Ethics. Regular and punctual attendance. Travel within the city environment, with little notice, for job-related tasks. Travel inside and outside the city to attend trainings and program development, on short notice and on occasion overnight, when and where assigned, as required by the TDCJ-CJAD Standards for CSCDs and CRTCs. Must possess a valid Texas driver's license and liability automobile insurance pursuant to Texas motor vehicle laws. Must have a telephone number at which he/she can be reached and access to reliable transportation. Must be able to pass a criminal history check. Respond to physical altercations and potential physical incidents by establishing control over those present. Collect the facts of the situation, including all individuals involved, determine the problem, resolve the problem in an appropriate manner, and document accordingly. Be capable of delivering CPR, First Aid, and respond to emergencies (i.e., physical and natural) as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Must be able to use a personal computer, associated software, and other office equipment (e.g., telephone, copier, fax machine, etc.); must possess good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.; must be able to work flexible hours, evenings, and weekends as program dictates;  must have interpersonal skills necessary to deal with offenders, the public, coworkers, court personnel, and personnel of other agencies and departments; ability to work independently and efficiently; must be able to handle high levels of stress; must be multitask-oriented and able to handle a variety of tasks on an ongoing basis; must possess effective organizational skills; must be able to rationally prioritize tasks and exercise judgment in making decisions and recommendations in a timely manner; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to exercise good, independent judgment, make sound decisions and recommendations, and maintain professional demeanor in difficult situations and ability to work with a variety of people, realize their individual problems, and maintain control and order in the CRTC.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; unassisted mobility within an office environment, within the CRTC, and within the community; maintain the ability to occasionally stand, walk, kneel, stoop, and bend during the course of your shift; reach, grip, and use fine dexterity; push and pull objects; occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees; occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds; occasionally rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing; place arms above, at or below shoulder height; use vision and depth perception; talking and hearing. The work environment is typically indoors, with moderate noise level.

Note: This position is made possible through State and/or Federal grant funds allocated on a fiscal year to year basis. Any reduction or deletion of the funds, for any reason, may require a reduction in personnel to accommodate available revenues. As such, the Department is unable to guarantee continued employment to any employee. All employees serve "At Will" and no offer or acceptance of employment may be implied or construed to establish a contractual relationship between an applicant or employee and the Department. The job description and assignment (s) may change at any time based upon the needs of the Department.

DISCLAIMER: The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.