Youth Specialist; Juvenile Correctional Officer Job Massillon area,Ohio USA,Security

Position: Youth Specialist (Juvenile Correctional Officer)

Starting pay is over $50,000 per year. By working just two (2) overtime assignments per week, new staff can add an additional $30,000 salary per year. New Youth Specialists receive their first pay increase after six (6) months of employment.

What You'll Do:

DYS is seeking a Youth Specialist [Juvenile Correctional Officer] to join our diverse team! This person will oversee facility functions while providing valuable mentorship, experience, and knowledge to the youth in our care. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth.

Specifically, the Youth Specialist [Juvenile Correctional Officer] will:

Provide safety, security, custodial care, & surveillance of assigned youth

Utilize provided training to observe, intervene, and de-escalate youth behavior and conflicts

Manage and maintain security and a positive interaction during and after family visits

Complete all required documents (reports, logs, evaluations, etc.)

Oversee movement on facility grounds and outside trips

Monitor and instruct youth on general housekeeping duties

Maintain awareness of unusual behavior and crisis situations

Collaborate and provide information to division leadership

Requirements include a high school diploma or G.E.D., a valid driver's license, and successful completion of the Juvenile Correctional Officer assessment. Must be 21 years of age at the time of application.

Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Probationary period is 365 days.

Job

Skills:

Juvenile Corrections, Security, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Conflict Management, Reasoning, Observation, Attention to Detail, Situational Awareness

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