Juvenile Correctional Officer

State of Ohio; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Ohio, Department of Youth Services, is seeking a Juvenile Correctional Officer to join the Youth Services - Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional team in Highland Hills, OH.

You will provide safety and security for youth, oversee facility functions, mentor youth, and support family visits across 24/7 shifts. This permanent full-time role offers a starting salary over $50,000 per year, with overtime opportunities that can add about $30,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Overtime earnings possible with overtime assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety, security, custodial care, & surveillance of assigned youth
• Utilize provided training to observe, intervene, and de-escalate 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

Skills

Juvenile corrections

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Youth Services - Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional

Agency Contact Name and Information: Pamela Wilson, [e-mail]

Work Location

4321 Green Road

Highland Hills, Ohio, 44128

United States

Compensation: $24.88

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 24/7 facility with three shifts

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Juvenile Corrections

Futures Start Here!

Connection | Collaboration | Commitment | Correction

About Us...

We are a dedicated team of juvenile justice professionals committed to transforming and saving young lives. We believe in a future where every young person thrives and contributes to a safer, stronger Ohio!

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 Values...

• Connection: We respect everyone. We don't tear them down.
• Collaboration: We work together. We don't go alone.
• Commitment: We step up. We don't give up.
• Correction: We create change. We don't stay the same.

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

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

Starting pay is over $50,000 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!

Months of Employment

• At Hire
• 6 Months
• 18 Months
• 30 Months
• 42 Months