Employment Opportunities
Guadalupe County is currently accepting applications for the following positions. You may complete the application online or print the application and/or background packet using the links at the bottom of this page. If you wish to turn in your application in person, please refer to the job posting for instructions.
Attention: If you are applying for a position at the Adult Detention Center or Sheriff’s Department, you must complete, the Sheriff’s Office, Adult Detention Center and Animal Control Application and Background Packet (pdf). This packet may be downloaded, completed and delivered to the department.
The hiring authority will review the applications submitted and contact the applicants they want to interview and will make the final hiring selection. As part of the conditional offer for employment with Guadalupe County, you will be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug screen and possibly a medical exam (physical and/or psychological). Law enforcement candidates that are given a conditional offer will be required to complete and pass a thorough background investigation and meet TCOLE requirements.
Guadalupe County Participates in EVerify (pdf)
For a full list of benefits Guadalupe County offers, go to https://www.co.guadalupe.tx.us/hr/hr.php
For a more detailed job description click on the job title in blue.
Guadalupe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and handicapped status in emploment or the provision of services. "Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources department."
The Juvenile Supervision Officer (JSO) supervises the daily activities and behavior of youth in the facility. They monitor youth interaction, observe youth in all areas of programming, intercede in verbal or physical confrontations, and maintain authority and youth compliance with established procedures. They are responsible for the welfare, safety and security of the youth in the facility. They adhere to all departmental policies and procedures, Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) standards, as well as federal, state, and local statutes at all times. This position requires working with dangerous/aggressive youth. Applicants should possess a high tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding/stressful work environment.
The applicant must possess the ability to: work with youth in an empathetic and understanding manner; communicate effectively with youth, their families, and staff; remain alert, observant, and physically able to respond appropriately to work situations or emergencies; intervene and correct behavior and facilitate group discussions and activities; learn verbal and physical crisis intervention/de-escalation techniques and emergency treatment procedures; accept and adapt to changes in assignments, methods, environments, and policies; and work 12 hour shifts.
Benefits Include: • Sick and Vacation leave benefits to begin after 60 days of employment • Longevity pay after the 3rd anniversary of employment • Paid Basic Life/AD&D Insurance Benefit • Paid overtime • Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Certification pay • 11-14 paid holidays (varies by year) • Workers' Compensation • 2:1 matching Retirement Plan • On the job training • Paid health insurance for employee • Semi-Annual uniform allowance Please submit a current resume and application to Guadalupe County Juvenile Services, attn.: Herlinda Rangel, 2613 N Guadalupe Street. Applications may be downloaded from www.co.guadalupe.tx.us or obtained from the Guadalupe County Human Resources Office located at 211 W. Court Seguin, TX.