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Juvenile Detention Center Director

NC Department of Public Safety
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This position is located at the New Hanover Juvenile 

Detention Center in Castle Hayne, NC. (New Hanover County)

 

This is a REPOST.  Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.


Recruitment Range - $72,975-$81,855 
 

Position is required to be on call and available 24 / 7.   Facilities are operated 24 / 7 weekends & holidays.


                                                                                                                                      

The primary purpose of the Detention Center Director position is to manage the operations of a Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention detention center in accordance with all applicable statutes, policies, and procedures.

 

The Director position will oversee staff members who will be responsible for managing behavior, counseling, and supervising a fluctuating population of both male and female youth offenders. In addition, the Director position will oversee the ongoing collaboration between detention and court services in order to ensure the timely rendering of services for youth.

 

The emphasis of this position is on the safe housing of youth that are in secure custody under court order. The Detention Center Director position will be involved in hiring, training, and supervising all facility staff, and managing daily operations in all areas (budgeting, staffing, programming, physical plant, training).

 

The mission of the Juvenile Justice Section in the Department of Public Safety, Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice is to reduce and prevent juvenile delinquency by effectively operating an integrated, comprehensive juvenile justice system that intervenes through education and treatment of youth in order to promote youth accountability, strengthen families, and increase public safety. The regional juvenile detention centers are an integral part of the juvenile justice continuum that provides temporary and safe custody of juveniles who are accused of conduct subject to the jurisdiction of the court who require a restricted environment for their own or the community protection while pending legal action.

 

**Must have Valid Drivers License.
 ***Must successfully complete Criminal Justice Certification requirements.

 

Note to Current State Employees:

 

The salary grade for this position is NC14.  State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

 

Click here for State Benefits.

 

About Juvenile Justice: 

 

The Juvenile Justice Section 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.  Click here to learn more about the North Carolina Department of Public Safety's Juvenile Justice Overview.  If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we would welcome you to be part of the team.

 

Why work for Juvenile Justice?  Make a difference in the lives and futures of North Carolina's youth.  Be part of the leading edge for North Carolina's Raise the Age law that will let non-violent offenses alleged to have been committed by those up to 18 years old be heard in juvenile court.   https://www.ncdps.gov/our-organization/juvenile-justice/key-initiatives/raise-age-nc.

 

About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS):
The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor.  Included in this department are Alcohol Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Information Network, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NC National Guard, NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, Samarcand Training Academy, State Capitol Police, and State Highway Patrol.  Also included are these Boards and Commissions: ABC Commission, Governor’s Crime Commission, Private Protective Services Commission, and Boxing & Combat Sports Commission.  DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard temporary positions.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

 

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review attachments in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.  Click on this LINK for additional information. 

 


 

  • Considerable knowledge of the principles of administration involved in operating a secured facility.
  • Considerable knowledge of the characteristics of juveniles and laws relating to juveniles and  judicial proceedings.
  • Considerable knowledge of various modalities of counseling and rehabilitation of
     emotional/behavioral problems.
  • Skill in assessing juvenile needs.
  • Skill in establishing a rapport with a variety of treatment professionals, staff, and juveniles.
  • Documented experience providing leadership to organize and supervise the activities of a group of employees.
  • Documented experience relating to the population served, their families, and diverse public and private interest groups.

 

 

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

 

Master’s degree in a human services or human services related field, criminal justice, or education, from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in the treatment programming for youth, one of which must have been in an administrativeor supervisory capacity; 

 

OR

 

Bachelor’s degree in one of the above areas from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience as specified above, one of which should have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; 

 

OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 


Necessary Special Qualifications:

Selected applicant must attend and successfully complete and pass the Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification program. The certification requires four weeks to complete and is comprised of classroom and physically demanding training. This training is carried out at regional training centers and requires consecutive overnight stays. In addition the selected candidate must:\

 


· Have or be able to obtain required documentation for certification as a Juvenile Justice Officer (i.e. a diploma).
· Pass a Criminal Background check
· Pass a Drug Screening test
· Pass a Psychological test
· Pass a Sexual Risk Screening test
· Pass a Physical
· Be a US citizen
· Be at least 20 years of age
· Have a valid driver's license
Information regarding required documentation and the JJO certification requirements may be found on the NC Dept of Justice website: http://www.ncdoj.gov/getdoc/aed01fee-d4e3-439f-9f52-ae8ee538bc30/2-6-3-1-1-5-Juvenile-Justice-Officer---Juvenile-Co.aspx

 

 

Supplemental and Contact Information

 

The N.C. Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified men and women to apply. DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

 

Online applications are only accepted through http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina

 

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the state application. Embedded or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.

 

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the State of North Carolina in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form.

 

Any information omitted cannot be considered for qualifying credit.

 

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

 

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or 

 

Discharge from Active Duty, along with your application.

 

During the online application process if additional documentation is required, attach the documentation at the bottom of Step 4 in the application process.

 

The NC Department of Public Safety must adhere to the United States Department of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape" under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards at 28 C.F.R. Part 115 Docket No. OAG-131 RIN 1105-AB34. Refer to https://files.nc.gov/ncdps/documents/files/Employee_StatementPREA.pdf (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) for hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Department of Public Safety.

 

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status."

 

If there are any specific questions to this posting, you may contact Joseph Healey at joseph.healey@ncdps.gov  or 919-324-6284.