Youth Care & Security Officer

NYS Office of Children and Family Services; Town of Rush (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYS Office of Children and Family Services seeks a position focused on maintaining security within a juvenile facility. Responsibilities include controlling access, perimeters, cameras, and monitoring movement to ensure safety. Tailored for candidates with youth-care experience and state qualifications.

Minimum requirements include one year of full-time youth care experience or a high school diploma. Weekend, shift, and overtime assignments are expected, with a state-provided training

Qualifications

• One year of full-time experience in the care and programming of youth (ages 6–21).
• Direct-care experience with youth in juvenile justice or related settings.
• Appropriate verifiable part-time experience accepted on a prorated basis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility security.
• Key control.
• Perimeter inspections.
• Vehicle and visitor checks for contraband.
• Camera surveillance of facility.
• Monitor movement throughout the facility.
• Additional duties to be discussed in interview.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

The NYS Office of Children and Family Services seeks a position focused on maintaining security within a juvenile facility. Responsibilities include controlling access, perimeters, cameras, and monitoring movement to ensure safety. Tailored for candidates with youth-care experience and state qualifications.

Minimum requirements include one year of full-time youth care experience or a high school diploma. Weekend, shift, and overtime assignments are expected, with a state-provided training