Juvenile Detention Center Supervisor- Pitt 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. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

About the Role

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved youth. 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. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team.

The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance, a team-oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, and interesting work. 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 the juveniles themselves.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the hiring of staff, training, and orientation of new employees.
• Assign work, manage performance, and ensure staff meet and maintain certification requirements and comply with policies and procedures.
• Provide direct supervision to juveniles and staff, impacting the protection of state property and the physical safety of juveniles, staff, and the employee.
• Work is subject to close personal and physical contact with juveniles.

Requirements

• 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.
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license upon hire.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be willing to work varied shifts, including rotating weekends and holidays.
• Must pass a criminal background check, drug screening test, psychological test, sexual risk screening test, and physical exam (including vision and hearing).
• Selected applicants must attend and successfully complete the Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training Certification Program (four weeks of classroom and physically demanding training, requiring consecutive overnight stays).
• Applicants for positions designated as Juvenile Justice Officers must meet the hiring and training standards established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

Skills

Preference may be given to applicants who demonstrate:

• 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.

Pay

Salary Range: $43,267 - $75,718. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Schedule

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) requiring work on holidays, nights, and weekends on a rotating basis.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement benefits
• Health insurance
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For an example of total compensation, please visit the NC OSHR Total Compensation Calculator.