Youth Care & Security Specialist | Shift Differential

Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs; Tecumseh (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Sign-on bonus

Continuous service bonus

Job summary

Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs seeks a Resident Care Specialist at Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center in Tecumseh to provide care, custody, and security for adjudicated youths. The role emphasizes Hope-centered approaches, maintaining safety, and supporting residents through structured activities.

This position requires flexibility across 1st-3rd shifts, potential overtime, and duties including documentation, counseling, and transport.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university or one year of security experience (Level II).

Responsibilities

• Provide security and supervision to adjudicated residents in various settings.
• Observe, record, and report health symptoms, behavior and activity of residents.
• Use approved techniques to manage aggressive behavior and respond to emergencies.
• Conduct counts and enforce facility rules; monitor residents and staff across surveillance.
• Provide paraprofessional counseling and instruction; participate in treatment planning.
• Inspect living areas for safety; maintain order during programs, meals, and recreation.
• Transport residents safely to placements, court hearings, and medical appointments.
• Perform required reports and communicate with emergency responders when needed.
• Assist in other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security methods

Crisis intervention

Communication

First aid

Interacting with youth

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

30 semester hours college or 1 year security experience (Level II)

Job description

Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs seeks a Resident Care Specialist at Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center in Tecumseh to provide care, custody, and security for adjudicated youths. The role emphasizes Hope-centered approaches, maintaining safety, and supporting residents through structured activities.

This position requires flexibility across 1st-3rd shifts, potential overtime, and duties including documentation, counseling, and transport.