SECTION 351.32. Requirements for Continued Employment

(a) Criminal History Checks.

(1) The facility administrator, chief administrative officer, or juvenile board shall conduct a criminal history check in accordance with §351.30(b) of this title on every short-term juvenile detention officer, supervisor of short-term juvenile detention officers every two years.

(2) The chief administrative officer or juvenile board shall conduct a criminal history check in accordance with §351.30(b) of this title on the facility administrator.

(3) A person whose returned criminal history check reveals disqualifying criminal history as described under §351.30(c) of this title may not be the sole supervisor of residents under §351.5(a)(2) of this title, nor count toward meeting the supervision ratio under §351.5(b) of this title.

(b) Training.

(1) Certifications. The facility administrator and every short-term juvenile detention officer shall maintain a current certification in first aid, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, and a physical restraint technique that has been approved by the Commission.

(2) Continuing Education. In addition to the certifications required under paragraph (1) of this subsection the facility administrator and every short-term juvenile detention officer shall receive 30 hours of training in a field related to the performance of their duties every two years.

(3) Abuse, Exploitation and Neglect. Short-term detention officers shall receive training on recognizing and reporting abuse, exploitation and neglect on an annual basis.

Source Note: The provisions of this §351.32 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 2953