Rockingham Hiring Event Youth Services Behavioral Specialist- June 18, 2026, from 9:00am-3:30pm
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. This is a hiring event for Juvenile Justice Officer II positions, seeking candidates with 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. The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance, a team-oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, and interesting work. 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s 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.
- Must be physically capable of applying the proper methods and procedures to physically restrain juveniles and defend self after being properly trained by the department.
- Must 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
- Have a valid driver's license
- All work history and education (including accurate 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.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with people.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision and engagement with court-ordered youth at a Youth Development Center or Juvenile Detention Center.
- Physically restrain juveniles and defend self after being properly trained by the department.
- Attend and successfully complete and pass the Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification program, which requires four weeks of classroom and physically demanding training with consecutive overnight stays.
- Work shift work, including weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
- Work on a variable work schedule to meet the needs of juveniles and their families.
Benefits
- Shift premium (10%) when assigned to either 2nd or 3rd shift.
- Employee Referral Bonus program.
- Sign-On Bonus of $3,000.00 (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.)
- Step Pay Plan with annual salary increases.
- Vacation
- Twelve Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health Insurance
- Disability (Short and Long Term) Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
