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

Bernalillo County

5100 SECOND ST NW, Bernalillo County, US
$25.54 hourly; not specified; not specified ph
Fully remote
Maintain security and discipline
Process and orient new residents
Monitor resident location and behavior
Bernalillo County is seeking a Youth Program Officer I, offering a starting hourly wage of $25.54 and a $5,000 sign-on incentive for external applicants. The role involves supervising, caring for, and providing treatment to youth in custody, as well as maintaining security, order, and discipline within the facility

Job Summary

  • Employees at Bernalillo County team up to build a high quality of life for county residents, communities, and businesses.
  • The County offers many benefits including generous leave accruals, career development, remote & flex-work options, longevity pay, education assistance, health benefits, and lucrative retirement.
  • This classification provides direct supervision, care, and treatment of residents in custody, maintaining security, order, and discipline to ensure safety.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

Bernalillo County is seeking a Youth Program Officer I, offering a starting hourly wage of $25.54 and a $5,000 sign-on incentive for external applicants. The role involves supervising, caring for, and providing treatment to youth in custody, as well as maintaining security, order, and discipline within the facility.

Salary

$25.54 Hourly; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Maintain security and discipline
  • Process and orient new residents
  • Monitor resident location and behavior
  • Provide resident counseling
  • Transport residents
  • Physically restrain violent residents
  • Use of handcuffs and shackles

Nice-to-have

  • Focus on work-life balance
  • Culture of flexibility and belonging
  • Career development opportunities
  • Teamwork for community quality of life

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma
  • Two years post-high school related experience
  • Two years security field experience
  • Two years direct patient care experience
  • Valid New Mexico driver's license
  • Complete 120 initial hours of on-the-job training
  • Maintain certification in Juvenile Code and Restraint Training

Work Rights

Not specified

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