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Juvenile Counselor Technician Pool - 2026 (Uniformed Juvenile Justice Officer)

Guilford County · Greensboro, NC · 2 mo ago
Information Technology$48k/yrFull-time

About the role

This position involves performing security and custody work in supervising juveniles in the County Juvenile Detention Center. Distinctive features of the class include carrying out assigned duties relative to the detention, security, and discipline of juveniles in accordance with rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Admits Juvenile to detention center; interview juveniles to obtain necessary legal, health, and social information.
  • Explains and enforces policies and procedures of the Detention Center to detainees assigned to the center.
  • Plans and supervises activities of the detainees, including housekeeping and personal hygiene.
  • Prepares observation reports on individuals assigned to the Juvenile Detention Center.
  • Affords assistance to volunteers with activities that are planned for the juveniles.
  • Promotes positive behavior of juveniles by attempting to modify antisocial attitudes; discourages undesirable habits, and encourages worthwhile habits.
  • Serves as a lead worker for interim periods of time.
  • Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

  • Minimum Qualifications: 20 years old, graduation from high school or GED. Plus the requirements by the NC CJ Education and Training Standards Commission, as defined by Title 12, Chapter 9 of the NC Administrative Code, by the statutory authority of GS 17C.
  • Selected applicants must attend and successfully complete and pass the Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification program.
  • The certification requires three weeks to complete and is comprised of classroom and physically demanding training.
  • In addition, The Selected Candidate Must Have or be able to obtain required documentation for certification as a Juvenile Justice Officer (i.e. a diploma).
  • Pass a Criminal Background check
  • Pass a Drug Screening test
  • Pass a Psychological test
  • Pass a Sexual Risk Screening test
  • Pass a Physical (to include Vision and Hearing)
  • Be a US citizen
  • Be at least 20 years of age
  • Have a valid driver's license

Qualifications

  • Physical Demands and Work Conditions: Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, and repetitive motion. Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, to transcribe, to do extensive reading, and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Skills

  • Working knowledge of the attitudes, problems and behavior patterns of juveniles under restraint.
  • Working knowledge of the methods, procedures and practices of controlling and supervising juveniles confined to a detention center.
  • Ability to supervise and control juveniles individually and in groups and to work with youth with behavioral problems.
  • Ability to think and act quickly during emergencies.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to prepare standard reports.
  • Ability to counsel juveniles in appropriate behaviors, attitudes, and habits.

Benefits

Guilford County offers Health Insurance (UnitedHealthCare) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled/budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That's less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that's unheard of. Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense. We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24/7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist!

We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees. Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care. Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.

Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind.

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