Youth Counselor Technician; Juvenile Justice Officer - Rockingham

Agency

Safety

Dept of Public Safety

Youth Counselor Technician (S)

NC04

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 more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved youth. We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina’s Youth and Families!

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.

Daily responsibilities include housekeeping, physical and mechanical restraint of juveniles, medication administration, recreational activities, and direct supervision of juveniles in Youth Development Centers and Youth Detention Centers. Duties also include:

• Monitoring and supervising juveniles while housed, at school, and during daily activities.
• Maintaining a secure environment, monitoring and observing juveniles, and ensuring cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Providing feedback to the treatment team and completing daily records, including safety violations, activity briefing, crisis intervention events, behavioral problems/issues, and youth progress updates.

Positions are a direct care role with close personal and physical contact with court-ordered youth.

Must be physically capable of restraining juveniles and defending self after training. Physical demands discussed in interview. Shift work required, including weekends, holidays, and evenings. Candidates eligible for a shift premium of 10% when assigned to the 2nd or 3rd shift.

Associate degree from an accredited institution; or high school diploma/ GED and two years of related human services experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Attend and complete Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification program.
• Pass a criminal background check, drug screening, psychological test, sexual risk screening, and physical exam (vision and hearing).
• Be a U.S. citizen, at least 20 years old, and hold a valid driver’s license.

Full‑time (40 hours per week) with state benefits, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. Additional compensation details available through the compensation calculator.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities, and for other protected characteristics.