***rockingham Hiring Event*** Youth Services Behavioral Specialist- April 21,2026, From 9:00am-3:30pm

Department of Public Safety

Reidsville, North Carolina, United States
Base: step 0 - $38,859; bonus/equity: sign-on bonu...
Physically restrain juveniles
Defend self after training
Work weekends and holidays
The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety

Job Summary

  • The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety.
  • The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance, a team-oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, and interesting work.
  • Now Offering Sign-On Bonus of $3,000.00!

Matching Summary

The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety.

Salary

Base: Step 0 - $38,859; Bonus/Equity: Sign-On Bonus of $3,000.00; Benefits: Health Insurance, Disability, Dental, Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Physically restrain juveniles
  • Defend self after training
  • Work weekends and holidays
  • Shift work required

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for helping youth
  • Team-oriented culture
  • Serve others
  • Positive working relationships

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Juvenile Justice Officer certification
  • Pass Criminal Background check
  • Pass Drug Screening test
  • Pass Psychological test
  • Pass Sexual Risk Screening test
  • Pass Physical (to include Vision and Hearing)
  • US citizen
  • At least 20 years of age
  • Valid driver's license

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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