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.37 Tex. Admin. Code § 351.32
The provisions of this §351.32 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 2953