Juvenile Justice Officer II-Piedmont/Western Region

Nichols College; Dudley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a Youth Services Behavioral Specialist to implement treatment plans and provide direct supervision in a juvenile setting. Full-time position requiring flexibility to work weekends and holidays. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience are preferred. The role includes competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $3,000

Annual salary increases

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

Twelve paid holidays

Qualifications

• Must be physically capable of applying methods to restrain juveniles.
• Experience in human services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans for youthful offenders.
• Provide direct supervision and engagement with court-ordered youth.

Skills

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Recruitment began on August 7, 2025

and the job listing Expires on February 7, 2026

Shift work is required for these positions. Weekend and holiday shifts required.
Candidates for these positions are eligible to receive a shift premium (10%) when assigned to either 2nd or 3rd shift.

Now Offering Sign-On Bonus of $3,000.00!

(Please Note: 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.)

What are the duties of a Youth Services Behavioral Specialist?

Youth Services Behavioral Specialist helps to implement individual and group treatment plans to affect behavioral changes required for youthful offender rehabilitation while providing security, controlling and maintaining custody and safeguarding juveniles from each other.
Please note: This is NOT an office position; 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.

Juvenile Justice Officer II’s (Youth Services Behavioral Specialist) enjoy annual salary increases with a step pay plan! Your initial salary is based on your total months of related education and experience above the minimum requirements (related Bachelor’s degree or total of 48 months experience or equivalent combination of education and experience). Please list all work experience in order for you to receive maximum credit. This will help determine the correct salary and step for potential candidates. Candidates will only receive credit for experience documented on the state application. Once hired, your pay will continue to increase as you gain more related experience up to step 6 and you may also qualify for other promotional opportunities. There are many opportunities for promotional advancement within Juvenile Justice!

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.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position. Work hours will vary depending on the facility that they are hired for. Candidates must be able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis and be able to work on a variable work schedule to meet the needs of juveniles and their families.

Various option packages will enhance your quality of life, health, wellness, and future. Some examples are Vacation, twelve Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave as well as Health Insurance, Disability (Short and Long Term) Insurance and Dental Insurance.

About the Division of Juvenile Justice:

The Mission of Juvenile Justice is to reduce and prevent juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. 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. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s

potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Management Preferences- (These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.)

• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with people.

Please note: You must be physically capable of applying the proper methods and procedures to physically restrain juveniles and defend self after being properly training by the department. The physical demands for this position will be discussed during the interview.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

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.

Please list all work experience in order for you to receive maximum credit. This will be directly related to a possible salary offer.