Juvenile Correctional Officer

Ohio Department of Youth Services; Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Youth Services in Circleville is seeking a Juvenile Correctional Officer to oversee facility functions and mentor youths in our care. The role demands strong leadership, a solid background in corrections, and a passion to habilitate youth.

Details include starting pay over $51,000 yearly, with potential overtime adding about $30,000 annually, and a first increase after six months. Full-time schedule at Circleville facility, with required assessments and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; valid driver's license; must pass Juvenile Correctional Officer assessment.
• Must be 21 years of age at time of application.
• Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications; probationary period is 365 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety, security, custodial care, and surveillance of assigned youth.
• Observe, intervene, and de-escalate youth behavior and conflicts.
• Maintain security and positive interaction during family visits.
• Complete all required documents (reports, logs, evaluations, etc.).
• Oversee movement on facility grounds and during outside trips.
• Instruct youth on general housekeeping duties.
• Monitor unusual behavior and crisis situations.
• Collaborate with division leadership and provide information.

Skills

Juvenile Corrections

Criminology/Criminal Justice

Security

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Starting pay is over $51,000 per year. By working just two (2) overtime assignments per week, new staff can add an additional $30,000 salary per year. New Juvenile Correctional Officers receive their first pay increase after six (6) months of employment.

What You'll Do

DYS is seeking a Juvenile Correctional Officer to join our diverse team! This person will oversee facility functions while providing valuable mentorship, experience, and knowledge to the youth in our care. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth.

Specifically, The Juvenile Correctional Officer Will

• Provide safety, security, custodial care, & surveillance of assigned youth
• Utilize provided training to observe, intervene, and de-escalation youth behavior and conflicts
• Manage and maintain security and a positive interaction during and after family visits
• Complete all required documents (reports, logs, evaluations etc.)
• Oversee movement on facility grounds and outside trips
• Monitor and instruct youth on general housekeeping duties
• Maintain awareness of unusual behavior and crisis situations
• Collaborate and provide information to division leadership

High school diploma or G.E.D.; valid driver's license; must successfully complete Juvenile Correctional Officer assessment. Must be 21 years of age at time of application.

• Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Probationary period is 365 days.

Job Skills

Juvenile Corrections, Security, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Conflict Management, Reasoning, Observation, Attention to Detail, Situational Awareness

Organization

Youth Services - Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility

Agency Contact Name and Information

Cally Gilliland, [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 2, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Circleville Juvenile Correctn

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County-Circleville

Compensation

$24.88 - $32.73

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

Criminology/Criminal Justice, Juvenile Corrections, Security

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Conflict Management, Reasoning, Situational Awareness, Observation

Agency Overview

JOIN OUR TEAM! CHANGE LIVES WHILE BUILDING YOUR CAREER!

We are transforming and saving lives at DYS!

A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.

About Us…

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource.

DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.

Our Guiding Principles…

• Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
• Treat everyone with respect
• Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
• Provide the best support and services for youth and families
• Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
• Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
• Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve

To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here.