JJYS Technician II - SouthWest Youth Center

About the role

The role involves working closely with youth ordered into the care and custody of JJYS, monitoring visitors and residents, scheduling and coordinating activities, assisting the Control Supervisor, resolving potentially dangerous situations, transporting youth, and participating in training.

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 to the Control Supervisor by making 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 ensuring public safety
• Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements: 19 years of age or older, high school diploma or GED, valid Utah Driver's License
• Prior experience not required but preference given to candidates with experience

Requirements

• Availability to work rotating shifts, days, swing, graveyard, weekends and holidays
• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.

Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain 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: Be part of a team that values 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).

Additional Benefits: Employee discount program, free counseling and wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement and much more.

Pay

Salary – $15.53

Schedule

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service