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ND Dept of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Juvenile Corrections Officer
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What they do
A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.
$59,833 / year median in North Dakota
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Summary Of WorkWork activities involve providing supervision, security and assistance to juveniles in attaining cognitive treatment goals within a juvenile correctional facility. This is a part-time position that will be utilized to help cover overtime shifts.
Duties and TasksSupervise juveniles committed to the care, custody and control of the ND Division of Juvenile Services who are placed at the ND Youth Correctional Center.
Observe juvenile behavior patterns and communicate behavior patterns to team through reports and documentation.
Conduct observation rounds of juveniles and maintain counts of juveniles.
Diffuse disruptive/destructive behaviors through crisis intervention and verbal counseling whenever possible. Uses physical intervention techniques to gain control if required.
Respond to facility/unit emergency crisis situations utilizing the appropriate contingency plans.
Minimum QualificationsWork experience with the primary focus in youth/adult care, supervision and intervention. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Target start date 10/1/2026.Equal Employment OpportunityThe State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description Summary Of WorkWork activities involve providing supervision, security and assistance to juveniles in attaining cognitive treatment goals within a juvenile correctional facility. This is a part-time position that will be utilized to help cover overtime shifts.
Duties and TasksSupervise juveniles committed to the care, custody and control of the ND Division of Juvenile Services who are placed at the ND Youth Correctional Center.
Observe juvenile behavior patterns and communicate behavior patterns to team through reports and documentation.
Conduct observation rounds of juveniles and maintain counts of juveniles.
Diffuse disruptive/destructive behaviors through crisis intervention and verbal counseling whenever possible. Uses physical intervention techniques to gain control if required.
Respond to facility/unit emergency crisis situations utilizing the appropriate contingency plans.
Minimum QualificationsWork experience with the primary focus in youth/adult care, supervision and intervention. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Target start date 10/1/2026.Equal Employment OpportunityThe State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Duties and TasksSupervise juveniles committed to the care, custody and control of the ND Division of Juvenile Services who are placed at the ND Youth Correctional Center.
Observe juvenile behavior patterns and communicate behavior patterns to team through reports and documentation.
Conduct observation rounds of juveniles and maintain counts of juveniles.
Diffuse disruptive/destructive behaviors through crisis intervention and verbal counseling whenever possible. Uses physical intervention techniques to gain control if required.
Respond to facility/unit emergency crisis situations utilizing the appropriate contingency plans.
Minimum QualificationsWork experience with the primary focus in youth/adult care, supervision and intervention. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Target start date 10/1/2026.Equal Employment OpportunityThe State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description Summary Of WorkWork activities involve providing supervision, security and assistance to juveniles in attaining cognitive treatment goals within a juvenile correctional facility. This is a part-time position that will be utilized to help cover overtime shifts.
Duties and TasksSupervise juveniles committed to the care, custody and control of the ND Division of Juvenile Services who are placed at the ND Youth Correctional Center.
Observe juvenile behavior patterns and communicate behavior patterns to team through reports and documentation.
Conduct observation rounds of juveniles and maintain counts of juveniles.
Diffuse disruptive/destructive behaviors through crisis intervention and verbal counseling whenever possible. Uses physical intervention techniques to gain control if required.
Respond to facility/unit emergency crisis situations utilizing the appropriate contingency plans.
Minimum QualificationsWork experience with the primary focus in youth/adult care, supervision and intervention. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Target start date 10/1/2026.Equal Employment OpportunityThe State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.#J-18808-Ljbffr