The Human Resources Department administers the program areas of recruitment, employment, employee services, performance management and employee relations. The department supports an environment conducive to increasing human value and diversity by using human resources more efficiently and improving individual, team and agency performance.
For information on job opportunities, please visit our Careers page.
Staff Wellness
Staff Wellness Counselors are available to support TJJD employees with personal or professional stressors and critical incidents. If you are struggling, please reach out to a Staff Wellness Counselor for crisis intervention, resources, or short term counseling. We can help with work-life balance, interpersonal conflicts, problem solving, anger, grief, anxiety, substance abuse, exposure to trauma, and more. Contact one of our licensed professionals by phone or send an email to staffwellnessprograms@tjjd.texas.gov. Services are free, confidential, and available via telehealth.
Employee Referrals
TJJD has a generous employee referral program. If you currently work for TJJD and know someone who is qualified for an open position and would be a great fit in our culture, encourage them to apply.
The Employee Referral Program is designed to aid in the recruitment and retention of quality employees by encouraging current TJJD employees to refer individuals for open positions within the agency. To participate in this program, the applicant and current employee complete the appropriate sections of the Employee Referral of Applicant for Employment form. If the referred applicant is selected for employment, the referring TJJD employee will receive a $100.00 gift card.
Eligibility
Current employees that are in a vacant position’s line of supervision are not eligible to refer applicants to the vacant position. A human resources employee or an HR recruiter whose essential job functions include the recruitment of applicants for employment is also ineligible for the award.
Current and/or former TJJD employees or former employees of the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission or the Texas Youth Commission are not eligible to be “referred” applicants.
Classification Department
The HR Classification Department provides technical and administrative support for agency compensation and classification functions through the efficient and ethical delivery of crucial data and information by ensuring compliance with federal and state laws governing the State of Texas employee classification program.
The Classification Department develops and maintains job descriptions for all TJJD positions, maintains the compensation structure and salary determinations for career ladders and career path placements; monitors and analyzes workforce data including customized reports; and maintains the position management structure within TJJD, such as position numbers, job code information and supervisor reporting assignments.
For more information, send an email to the HR Classification team at tjjd-hrclassification@tjjd.texas.gov.
Employee Relations Department
The HR Employee Relations Department provides technical and administrative support for agency inquiries relating to program deliverables by providing accurate and timely information of crucial data and information.
The Employee Relations Department also provides guidance and coordination efforts relating to TJJD program deliverables including the disciplinary process; open record requests; verification of employment inquiries; Texas Workforce Commission claims and reporting; and SORM workers’ compensation coordination and reporting.
State Holiday Schedule for FY 2025
| Holiday | Agency Status | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | All agencies closed | 9-02-24 | Monday |
| Rosh Hashanah | Optional holiday | 10-03-24 | Thursday |
| Rosh Hashanah | Optional holiday | 10-04-24 | Friday |
| Yom Kippur | 10-12-24 | Saturday | |
| Veterans Day | All agencies closed | 11-11-24 | Monday |
| Thanksgiving Day | All agencies closed | 11-28-24 | Thursday |
| Day after Thanksgiving | All agencies closed | 11-29-24 | Friday |
| Christmas Eve Day | All agencies closed | 12-24-24 | Tuesday |
| Christmas Day | All agencies closed | 12-25-24 | Wednesday |
| Day after Christmas | All agencies closed | 12-26-24 | Thursday |
| New Year’s Day | All agencies closed | 1-01-25 | Wednesday |
| Confederate Heroes Day | 1-19-25 | Sunday | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | All agencies closed | 1-20-25 | Monday |
| Presidents’ Day | All agencies closed | 2-17-25 | Monday |
| Texas Independence Day | 3-02-25 | Sunday | |
| Cesar Chavez Day | Optional holiday | 3-31-25 | Monday |
| Good Friday | Optional holiday | 4-18-25 | Friday |
| San Jacinto Day | Skeleton crew required | 4-21-25 | Monday |
| Memorial Day | All agencies closed | 5-26-25 | Monday |
| Emancipation Day | Skeleton crew required | 6-19-25 | Thursday |
| Independence Day | All agencies closed | 7-04-25 | Friday |
| LBJ Day | Skeleton crew required | 8-27-25 | Wednesday |
Helpful Resources
- Health Benefits for Active Employees
- Retiree Benefits
- Optional Add-on Benefits
- Beneficiary Designation
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Retirees
- TexaSaver 401(k)/457 Program
- Homes for Heroes
