*Juvenile Justice Officer II - Virtual Hiring Event July 23, 2025 - New Hanover County*
*Juvenile Justice Officer II - Virtual Hiring Event July 23, 2025 - New Hanover County*
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- We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping at-risk youth.We areWorking Together to Strengthen North Carolinas Youth and Families!
***Virtual Hiring Event New Hanover Juvenile Detention Center*** - Juvenile Justice Officer II - July 23 2025 from 9:00AM to 4:00PM***
VIRTUAL INTERVIEWS FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS!
Interviews will be conducted on July 23 2025 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
*NOTE: Please be sure to apply before the closing date applications for this event will not be accepted the day of interviews.*Shift work is required for these positions. Weekend and holiday shifts required.
Candidates for these positions are eligible to receive a shift premium (10%) when assigned to either 2nd or 3rd shift.Now Offering Sign-On Bonus of $3000.00!(Please Note: To be eligible for a sign-on bonus the candidate must not have worked as a probationary permanent or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government subject to the State Human Resources Act.)This job classification also qualifies for the employee Referral Bonus program.If you were referred to this job posting by a current DPS employee and if you are hired that employee could qualify for a referral bonus.What are theduties of a Youth Services Behavioral Specialist
Youth Services Behavioral Specialist helps to implement individual and group treatment plans to affect behavioral changes required for youthful offender rehabilitation while providing security controlling and maintaining custody and safeguarding juveniles from each other. For a more comprehensive list of duties please clickhere.
Please note: This is NOT an office position; this is a direct care position where you will be providing direct supervision and engagement at a Youth Development Center or a Juvenile Detention Center with close proximity to court-ordered youth.NEW STEP PAY PLAN!Juvenile Justice Officer IIs (Youth Services Behavioral Specialist) enjoyannual salary increaseswith a step pay plan! Your initial salary is based on your total months of related education and experience above the minimum requirements (related Bachelors degree or total of 48 months experience or equivalent combination of education and experience). Please list all work experience in order for you to receive maximum credit. This will help determine the correct salary and step for potential candidates. Candidates will only receive credit for experience documented on the state application. Once hired your pay will continue to increase as you gain more related experience up to step 6 and you may also qualify for other promotional opportunities. There are many opportunities for promotional advancement within Juvenile Justice!StepRelated Education & Experience Months Over Minimum FY 2024-20250 0-11 $38859 1 12-23 $41578 2 24-35 $44074 3 36-47 $46277 4 48-59 $48128 5 60-71 $49571 6 72 $50563 The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance a team-oriented culture opportunities for advancement and interesting work. If you are looking to serve others this is the place for you.Work Schedule:This is a full-time position. Work hours will vary depending on the facility that they are hired for. Candidates must be able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis and be able to work on a variable work schedule to meet the needs of juveniles and their families.We Offer Great Benefits!Various option packages will enhance your quality of life health wellness and future. Some examples are Vacation twelve Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave as well as Health Insurance Disability (Short and Long Term) Insurance and Dental Insurance. For a full list of Benefits please click on thisLINK.About the Division of Juvenile Justice:The Mission of Juvenile Justice is to reduce and prevent juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. 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 Carolinas youth we welcome you to be part of the team. To learn more about Juvenile Justice please go to thisLINK. Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to theState Human Resources Actwith the most qualified individuals.
The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (includingaccurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicantspotential to qualify for the position as well as the highest possible salary. Salarywill be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.Click here for more information and application resources.
Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.
To qualify for this position applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs:
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with people.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See details.Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution;
OR
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of related human services experience;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.Please list all work experience in order for you to receive maximum credit. This will be directly related to a possible salary offer.Necessary Special Qualification:Applicants for positions designated as Juvenile Justice Officers are subject to and must meet the hiring and training standards established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission as defined in Title 12 Chapter 9 of the NC Administrative Code by the statutory authority of GS 17C.Selected applicant must attend and successfully complete and pass the Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification program. The certification requires four weeks to complete and is comprised of classroom and physically demanding training. This training is carried out at regional training centers and requires consecutive overnight stays. 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 checkPass a Drug Screening testPass a Psychological testPass a Sexual Risk Screening testPass a Physical (to include Vision and Hearing)Be a US citizenBe at least 20 years of ageHave a valid drivers license Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
For applicants with student loans becoming a state employee may include eligibility forthe Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. learn more.
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- Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university.
- Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
- International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: Experience
- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
- A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
- A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape. PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification.
Per NC General Statute 143B-1209.54 applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBIs Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (RAP Back). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification.
For technical issues with your application please call the Applicant Support Help Line at . If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact Ariana Garcia at .
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