Juvenile Correctional Officer

State of Ohio; Kentucky; On-site; USD 51,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

State of Ohio is hiring a Juvenile Correctional Officer to monitor facility operations and mentor youth in care. You will provide safety, security, and custodial support while applying training to de-escalate conflicts and ensure a positive environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and successful completion of the officer assessment. A probationary period applies as part of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; valid driver's license.
• Must be 21 years or older at time of application.
• Must successfully complete Juvenile Correctional Officer assessment.

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 and after 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 and routines.
• Maintain awareness of unusual behavior and crisis situations.
• Collaborate and provide information to division leadership.

Skills

Juvenile Corrections

Security

Criminology/Criminal Justice

Conflict Management

Reasoning

Observation

Attention to Detail

Situational Awareness

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