Court hears request to convert juvenile supervision officer into lead position at no additional cost

Juvenile center staff asked the Commissioners Court to convert an existing juvenile supervision officer position to a lead juvenile supervision position at no additional county cost. Linda, speaking for the juvenile center, said the lead position — created last year on a trial basis — has reduced staff gaps by roaming the center, overseeing court intakes and supporting program supervisors. She said the lead would be required to have at least three years’ experience, help with intakes that can take more than an hour, supervise resident schedules and assist in training new employees. Court members asked clarifying questions and thanked Linda for the explanation. No formal vote or appropriation was recorded during the discussion; the item was presented as a personnel change request for the proposed budget.