Youth Program Officer I- $5,000 Sign On Incentive (incentive For External New Hire Applicants)

Bernalillo County Detention Center

Albuquerque, NM, US
Base: $25.54 hourly; bonus/equity: $5,000 sign-on ...
Fully remote
Maintain security and prevent escapes
Process new resident intakes
Counsel residents individually and in groups
The role involves direct supervision, care, and treatment of youth residents while maintaining security and preventing escapes

Job Summary

  • The role involves direct supervision, care, and treatment of youth residents while maintaining security and preventing escapes.
  • Employees enjoy benefits including generous leave accruals, health benefits, lucrative retirement, and education assistance programs.
  • The position requires compliance with safety guidelines, completion of FEMA training, and a valid New Mexico driver's license.

Matching Summary

The role involves direct supervision, care, and treatment of youth residents while maintaining security and preventing escapes.

Salary

Base: $25.54 hourly; Bonus/Equity: $5,000 sign-on incentive for external new hires; Benefits: Generous leave, health, retirement, education assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Maintain security and prevent escapes
  • Process new resident intakes
  • Counsel residents individually and in groups
  • Physically restrain violent residents
  • Transport residents to court or hospitals

Nice-to-have

  • Strong work-life balance culture
  • Team-oriented environment
  • Career development opportunities

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma required
  • Two years post-high school experience with youth or security field
  • Valid New Mexico driver's license by employment date
  • Complete 120 hours of on-the-job training
  • Pass post-offer medical examination and background investigation
  • Maintain 'A Level' Restraint Training certification every six months

Work Rights

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