Juvenile Corrections Officer
Summary of Work
Work activities involve providing supervision, security and assistance to juveniles in attaining cognitive treatment goals within a juvenile correctional facility.
Duties and Tasks
- Supervise juveniles committed to the care, custody and control of the ND Division of Juvenile Services who are placed at the ND Youth Correctional Center.
- Observe juvenile behavior patterns and communicate behavior patterns to team through reports and documentation.
- Conduct observation rounds of juveniles and maintain counts of juveniles.
- Diffuse disruptive/destructive behaviors through crisis intervention and verbal counseling whenever possible. Uses physical intervention techniques to gain control if required.
- Respond to facility/unit emergency crisis situations utilizing the appropriate contingency plans.
Minimum Qualifications
- Work experience with the primary focus in youth/adult care, supervision and intervention.
- A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Benefits
- A fully paid single/family health insurance plan.
- Paid annual and sick leave.
- 10 paid holidays.
- A generous retirement plan.
Contact Information
For more information on the state employee benefits package, go to www.nd.gov/ndpers.
At the ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation our mission is to transform lives, influence change, strengthen communities.
Start Date
Start date 8/3/2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
Smoking Policy
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.