Juvenile Justice Officer
North Carolina Department of Public Safety/Juvenile Justice
Full-Time
Closes on Monday, April 28, 2025
Job Description
This posting covers multiple facilities in the Piedmont & Western Region including: Rockingham Youth Development Center, Richmond Juvenile Detention Center, Cabarrus Youth Development Center, Cabarrus Juvenile Detention Center and Alexander Juvenile Detention Center. *Note: Some facilities in this region may not have an opening at the time of your application.
Shift work is required for these positions. Weekend and holiday shifts required.
Candidates for these positions are eligible to receive a shift premium (10%) when assigned to either 2nd or 3rd shift.
Now Offering Sign-On Bonus of $3,000.00!
(Please Note: To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government subject to the State Human Resources Act.)
This job classification also qualifies for the employee Referral Bonus program.
If you were referred to this job posting by a current DPS employee, and you are hired, that employee could qualify for a referral bonus.
Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to, duties such as: housekeeping, physical and mechanical restraint of juveniles, medication administration and recreational activities.
Positions directly monitor and supervise juveniles in both Youth Development Centers and Youth Detention Centers. Juveniles are supervised while housed, at school, and all daily activities. The work is subject to close personal and physical contact with juveniles. Safety and security duties include: maintaining a secure environment, routinely monitoring and observing juveniles, maintaining compliance with cleanliness and sanitation standards. Positions provide feedback to the treatment team on juveniles. Daily records are completed to include: documenting safety violations and security breaches, activity briefing for shift personnel, crisis intervention events, behavioral problems/issues, and youth progress updates.
NEW STEP PAY PLAN!
Juvenile Justice Officer I's (Youth Counselor Technicians) enjoy annual salary increases with a step pay plan! Your initial salary is based on your total months of related education and experience above the minimum requirements (Associate's degree or total of 24 months or equivalent combination of education and experience). Please list all work experience in order for you to receive maximum credit. This will help determine the correct salary and step for potential candidates. Candidates will only receive credit for experience documented on the state application. Once hired, your pay will continue to increase as you gain more related experience up to step 6 and you may also qualify for other promotional opportunities. There are many opportunities for promotional advancement within Juvenile Justice!
Full-Time 40 North Carolina Department of Public Safety/Juvenile Justice