Detention Center Supervisor- Wake JDC

About Us

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard.

Description of Work

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.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct supervision to direct care staff responsible for the safety and security of pre- and post-adjudicated delinquents, status offenders and juveniles bound over to Superior Court; as well as provide direct supervision to aforementioned juveniles. Personnel responsibilities include assisting in the hiring of staff, the training and orientation of new employees, the assignment of work, performance management, and ensuring staff meet and maintain certification requirements and comply with policies and procedures. Work is subject to close personal and physical contact with juveniles and decisions that are made impact the protection of state property, the physical safety of the juveniles, staff and the employee.

This position is primarily for Nightshift, must be able to work other shifts within the facility when there is an operational need. Shifts will include working some holidays and weekends.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences

• Knowledge of institutional programming techniques for delinquent juveniles.
• Knowledge of various treatment and rehabilitative modalities.
• Experience working with juveniles.
• Experience with establishing rapport with a variety of treatment professionals.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human services experience, one year of which must have been in a secure or residential treatment facility; or
• Associate degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human services experience, one year of which must have been in a secure or residential treatment facility.

Pay

Salary Range: $43,267–$75,718

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement
• Health insurance

Schedule

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week). This position is for Nightshift and requires working holidays, nights, and weekends on a rotating basis.

Must have a valid driver's license upon hire.