Dillon Hiring Event Youth Services Behavioral Specialist- June 30, 2026 from 9:00am-3:30pm

State of North Carolina•100 Dillon Dr Granville, NC

7d•$38,859 - $50,563•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. This is a hiring event for Juvenile Justice Officer II positions within the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, which 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.
Must be able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
Must be able to work on a variable work schedule to meet the needs of juveniles and their families.
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.

Nice To Haves

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with people.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision and engagement with court-involved youth at a Youth Development Center or Juvenile Detention Center.
Apply proper methods and procedures to physically restrain juveniles and defend self after being properly trained.
Work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
Work on a variable work schedule to meet the needs of juveniles and their families.
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.