Juvenile Justice Officer II (Perquimans County)
The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention will be opening a new juvenile detention center in Perquimans County, Spring of 2024; the Perquimans Juvenile Detention Center will be located at 125 Jessup St, Hertford, NC 27944.
We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved youth.
We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina’s Youth and Families!
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week)
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 eventually hired, that employee could qualify for a referral bonus.
We offer great Benefits!
Various option packages will enhance your quality of life, health, wellness, and future. Some examples are Vacation, twelve Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave as well as Health Insurance, Disability (Short and Long Term) Insurance and Dental Insurance. For a full list of Benefits, please click on this LINK.
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 (Bachelor's degree or total of 48 months experience 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
What are the duties of a Juvenile Justice Officer II/Youth Services Behavioral Specialist?
- Monitor and supervise juveniles while housed, at school and all daily activities;
- Safety and security duties include:
- Maintaining a secure environment;
- Routinely monitoring and observing juveniles;
- Maintaining compliance with cleanliness and sanitation standards;
- Work is subject to close personal and physical contact with 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;
- Provide feedback to the treatment team on juveniles;
- Providing counseling and therapeutic intervention;
- Serve as a member of a therapeutic treatment team;
- Implements individual and group treatment plans to effect behavioral changes
- Monitor recreational activities;
- Physical and Mechanical Restraints;
- Medication administration
Note to Current State Employees:The salary grade for this position is NC05. 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 education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
About the Division of Juvenile Justice:
The Mission of Juvenile Justice is to reduce and prevent juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety.
The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 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. 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. To learn more about Juvenile Justice, please go to this LINK.
About the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NC 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, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NC National Guard, State Capitol Police, State Highway Patrol and many others. 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.)
- 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.
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.
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.