JJYS Technician II (Graveyard Shift) - Farmington Bay Youth Center

About the role

The Department of Health and Human Services operates the Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS), providing a continuum of prevention, intervention, supervision, and rehabilitation services and programs to youth offenders while ensuring public safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with youth ordered into the care and custody of JJYS
• Monitor visitors and residents within the facility
• Schedule and coordinate activities for the youth
• Auxiliary duties under the Control Supervisor, including perimeter checks
• Resolve potentially dangerous situations to ensure the safety of staff, clients, and the public
• Apply appropriate intervention techniques to people, facilities, and property
• Transport youth offenders while assuring public safety
• Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 19
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Utah Driver's License
• Preference given to candidates who speak multiple languages

Requirements

• Availability to work rotating shifts, days, swing, graveyard, weekends, and holidays

Skills

• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing

Benefits

• Job Stability: Security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization
• Career Growth: Opportunities for leadership within a large organization
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals
• Supportive Work Environment: Cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support
• Health Insurance: Multiple medical plan options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account
• Dental and Vision: Multiple dental and vision plan options available
• Paid Leave: 104 hours of annual leave, 104 hours of sick leave, 12 paid holidays
• Retirement: A generous 10% employer contribution to your Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II)

Pay

Salary – $15.53

Schedule

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Benefits

• Employee discount program
• Free counseling and wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement

Other Benefits

• Job Stability: Security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization
• Career Growth: Opportunities for leadership within a large organization
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals
• Supportive Work Environment: Cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support
• Health Insurance: Multiple medical plan options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account
• Dental and Vision: Multiple dental and vision plan options available
• Paid Leave: 104 hours of annual leave, 104 hours of sick leave, 12 paid holidays
• Retirement: A generous 10% employer contribution to your Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II)

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.