Juvenile Justice Officer I and II (Granville County)
*See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.
***Granville Hiring Event*** - Juvenile Justice Officer I & II - August 1, 2024, from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
Location: Dillon Regional Juvenile Detention Center
100 Dillon Drive, Butner, NC 27509
IMMEDIATE HIRE FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS!
- Interviews will be conducted on Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 9:00am to 4:00pm at
Location: Dillon Regional Juvenile Detention Center
100 Dillon Drive, Butner, NC 27509
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 eventually hired, that employee could qualify for a referral bonus.
This posting covers multiple positions at our Juvenile Detention Center in Granville County
Candidates for these positions are eligible to receive a shift premium (10%) when assigned to either 2nd or 3rd shift.
Shift work is required for these positions. Weekend and holiday shifts required.
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 (related Associate's degree and total of 24 months or equivalent combination of education and experience). As you gain related experience, not only will your pay continue to increase, but you may qualify for promotional opportunities as well. There are many opportunities for promotional advancement within Juvenile Justice!
Step
Related Education & Experience Months Over Minimum
Juvenile Justice Officer I/ Youth Counselor Technician
NC04
0
0-11
$36,525
1
12-23
$39,081
2
24-35
$41,427
3
36-47
$43,498
4
48-59
$45,237
5
60-71
$46,595
6
72+
$47,527
NEW STEP PAY PLAN!
Juvenile Justice Officer II's (Youth Services Behavioral Specialist) 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 (related Bachelor's degree and total of 48 months or equivalent combination of education and experience). As you gain related experience, not only will your pay continue to increase, but you may qualify for promotional opportunities as well. There are many opportunities for promotional advancement within Juvenile Justice!
Step
Related Education & Experience Months Over Minimum
Juvenile Justice Officer II/ Youth Services Behavioral Specialist
NC05
0
0-11
$37,727
1
12-23
$40,367
2
24-35
$42,790
3
36-47
$44,929
4
48-59
$46,726
5
60-71
$48,127
6
72+
$49,090
The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance, a team-oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, and interesting work. If you are looking to serve others, this is the place for you.
We offer benefit option packages that will enhance your quality of life, health, wellness, and future. See Employee Benefits listed below along with a competitive salary. Note-Teleworking is NOT an option for many DPS Jobs.
Juvenile Detention Centers temporarily house youths alleged to have committed a delinquent act or to be a runaway. Youths are generally placed in a juvenile detention center while awaiting a court hearing, or until another placement can be found, either in a community-based program or service or in a youth development center.
Youth Development Centers are secure facilities that provide education and treatment services to prepare committed youth to successfully transition to a community setting. This type of commitment is the most restrictive, intensive dispositional option available to the juvenile courts in North Carolina. The structure of the juvenile code limits this disposition to those juveniles who have been adjudicated for violent or serious offenses or who have a lengthy delinquency history. The Juvenile Justice Section is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. Click here to learn more about the North Carolina Department of Public Safety's Juvenile Justice Overview. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we would welcome you to be part of the team.
Youth Services Behavioral Specialist (Juvenile Justice Officer II): Salary Grade NC05
Daily responsibilities to include but not limited to duties such as: housekeeping, physical and mechanical restraint of juveniles, medication administration and recreational activities.
This position provides supervision, care, counseling, safety and support to youth who are in the physical custody of the Division. Implements individual and group treatment plans to effect behavioral changes required for youthful offender rehabilitation while providing security, controlling and maintaining custody and safeguarding juveniles from each other. Documents all events that occur on the shift. Documentation includes, but is not limited to, shift logs, reports, incident reports, inspections and progress notes which are entered into a web based application. Documentation must be completed prior to the end of shift. The juveniles that the position works with present complex, co-occurring disorders requiring high levels of clinical skills and cognitive and behavioral interventions.
Work is subject to close personal and physical contact with multiple juveniles and decisions made impact the protection of state property, the physical safety of the juveniles, staff and the employee.
Youth Counselor Technician (Juvenile Justice Officer I): Salary Grade NC04
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.
Note to Current State Employees:
Please see above for grade information. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
Click here for State Benefits.
About Juvenile Justice:
The Juvenile Justice Section is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. Click here to learn more about the North Carolina Department of Public Safety's Juvenile Justice Overview. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we would welcome you to be part of the team.
About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS):
The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor. Included in this department are Alcohol Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Information Network, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NC National Guard, NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, Samarcand Training Academy, State Capitol Police, and State Highway Patrol. Also included are these Boards and Commissions: ABC Commission, Governor’s Crime Commission, Private Protective Services Commission, and Boxing & Combat Sports Commission. DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard temporary positions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)
Youth Services Behavioral Specialist (Juvenile Justice Officer II):
- Documented experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of staff.
- Documented experience organizing and preparing accurate records, charts, and reports and analyzing such information.
- Documented experience communicating effectively in oral and written form.
- If properly trained, must be physically capable of applying the proper methods and procedures to physically restrain juveniles and defend self.
Youth Counselor Technician (Juvenile Justice Officer I):
- Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to establish rapport and successfully interact with a variety of individuals.
- Possess visual acuity, alertness and awareness of surrounding activities.
- Ability to apply the proper methods and procedures to physically restrain juveniles and defend self if properly trained.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Youth Services Behavioral Specialist (Juvenile Justice Officer II):
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution;
Or
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of related human services experience;
Or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Youth Counselor Technician (Juvenile Justice Officer I):
Associate degree from an appropriately accredited institution;
Or
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related human services experience;
Or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Note:Applicants with a Human Service degree such as Divinity, Education, Health Education, Religion, Political Science, Social Science, Sociology, Special Education, Therapeutic Education, or similar subjects must attach a copy of his/her college transcript for evaluation.
Necessary Special Qualification:
Applicants for positions designated as Juvenile Justice Officers are subject to and must meet the hiring and training standards established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, as defined in Title 12, Chapter 9 of the NC Administrative Code, by the statutory authority of GS 17C.
Selected applicant must attend and successfully complete and pass the Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification program. The certification requires four weeks to complete and is comprised of classroom and physically demanding training. This training is carried out at regional training centers and requires consecutive overnight stays. In addition the selected candidate must:
·Have or be able to obtain required documentation for certification as a Juvenile Justice Officer (i.e. a diploma).
·Pass a Criminal Background check
·Pass a Drug Screening test
·Pass a Psychological test
·Pass a Sexual Risk Screening test
·Pass a Physical
·Be a US citizen
·Be at least 20 years of age
·Have a valid driver's license