Juvenile Detention Center Supervisor- Wake JDC

State of North Carolina

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. 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.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license upon hire
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.
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.
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
Provide direct supervision to aforementioned juveniles.
Assist in the hiring of staff.
Train and orient new employees.
Assign work.
Manage performance.
Ensure staff meet and maintain certification requirements and comply with policies and procedures.