Juvenile Detention Officers

Ocean County Department of Juvenile Services is hiring full-time Juvenile Detention Officers. New Jersey Civil Service Code #05008

Job Description:

Under general direction of a supervisory employee during a shift, controls the general conduct and behavior of juvenile residents, the maintenance of discipline, and custodial, recreational, transportation, and housekeeping functions; does other related duties as required. The Juvenile Detention Center is a 24/7/365 day facility. Officers work 8-hour shifts, which include day, evening, and/or overnight shifts, mandatory overtime as required, including weekends and statutory holidays. Graduation from high school, or GED equivalent. Applicants must be an Ocean County resident and a citizen of the United States. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey. Appointees will be required to successfully complete a training program by the New Jersey Justice Commission within the time period prescribed by law or the New Jersey Justice Training Commission. $45,000.00 annual base salary.

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Uniform allowance Vision insurance Union membership Paid training program

Work Location:

In person Ocean County Juvenile Service, 2191 Sunset Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08754