Job Description HOW TO APPLY Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at)
- 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.
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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:
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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), 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 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 . 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 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 responsible 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) professional organizational and policy analysis work. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week with occasional travel. Work involves the review and analysis of agency programs and policies to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively and overseeing and implementing agency initiatives and includes conducting research, developing and managing performance metrics, defining complex business issues, and determining the most effective course of action to accomplish short, mid, and long-term goals and objectives. Work also involves developing an agency communication strategy. May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES Coordinate, plan, and direct organizational studies and evaluations.
Evaluate agency operations and business issues and prepare timely reports of findings and recommendations.
Develop new or modify existing operational program policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
Develops an internal and external communication strategy.
Analyze data and identify trends in state and county investigation operations.
Prepare management and operational reports and recommend solutions. Initiate studies as directed; collects, organizes, and researches historical, current, and projected data, comprehensive technical records and reports, information and material in response to requests for information.
Review data in OIG systems and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data integrity.
Develop solutions to organizational issues and concerns, develop organizational change strategies and plans, and/or conduct training for their implementation.
Monitor implementation of major legislation.
Review and evaluate new or improved business and management practices and make recommendations for possible application to agency programs or operations.
Review and evaluate recommendations for improvement and corrective action to standardize or improve organizational systems.
Support stakeholder outreach and managing meaningful input on agency approaches from a wide range of parties.
Identify gaps in resources and recommend improvements. Develop sound action plans to improve existing programs and start new initiatives.
Interpret historical, current, and projected data to identify problems, causes, and areas for which procedural or system changes are indicated.
Review comprehensive technical records and reports that present and interpret data, identifies alternatives, and makes and justifies recommendations. May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
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 in business or public administration, political science, law, or a related field. Six years of full-time wage-earning experience in positions in policy or legislative analysis/development, planning, research, or statistical analysis.
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Master's degree or other advanced degree in business or public administration, political science, law, or a related field.
Four years of full-time wage-earning experience in positions in policy or legislative analysis/development, planning, research, or statistical analysis.
Direct, paid experience in policy development and legislative activities or analysis within the Texas government agency or legislative office environment preferred.
Experience and Education Substitutions:
One year of appropriate experience may substitute for one year of college (30 course hours) on a year-for-year basis.
Completed course hours of undergraduate study may substitute 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 substitute for up to two years of experience based on 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience.
Pro-rated part-time experience may satisfy the experience requirements.
Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be obtained from an accredited educational institution.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of state and federal legislative process.
Knowledge of state agency budgets, policies, and programs.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to juvenile justice.
Knowledge of public administration and management techniques.
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