New Hire Starting Pay as High as $48,447!
(Up to $5400 could be added to base pay. Details listed below.)

Incentives
Applicants who have earned an Associates, Bachelors, or a job related Masters/equivalent Post-Graduate degree will receive an increase in pay. (An official transcript must be provided.)

Base Pay for Education
$43,047 = High School
$44,847 = Associate's Degree
$46,647 = Bachelor's Degree
$48,447 = Related Master's Degree
(Psychology, Sociology, Public Administration, Business Administration or Criminal Justice)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: in order for your application to move forward in the hiring process, you are required to fill out the "Required Documents" listed below.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs security and custody work in supervising juveniles in the County Juvenile Detention Center.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Employees in this class are responsible for carrying out assigned duties relative to the detention, security, and discipline of juveniles in accordance with rules and regulations. Employees supervise the daily activities associated with school, recreation, nutritional intake, and housekeeping of the juveniles. Work includes participating in the housekeeping, food service, and recreational activities that are planned for the Center. Employees are also involved in providing supportive and reality counseling with the juveniles. Employee must have patience and use judgment and discretion in dealing with juveniles, family members, the Court system, and visitors. Work is performed under the supervision of the Juvenile Detention Supervisor assigned to the employee's work shift, and it evaluated by close observation and regular conferences.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and Tasks

• Admits Juvenile to detention center; interview juveniles to obtain necessary legal, health, and social information.
• Explains and enforces policies and procedures of the Detention Center to detainees assigned to the center.
• Plans and supervises activities of the detainees, including housekeeping and personal hygiene.
• Prepares observation reports on individuals assigned to the Juvenile Detention Center.
• Assists volunteers with activities that are planned for the juveniles.
• Promotes positive behavior of juveniles by attempting to modify antisocial attitudes; discouraging undesirable habits, and encouraging worthwhile habits.
• Searches juveniles and inspects housing for contraband.
• Enforces rules and regulations for the safety, health, and protection of detainee.
• May service as lead worker for interim periods of time.
• Performs related work as assigned.

RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of the attitudes, problems and behavior patterns of juveniles under restraint.
• Working knowledge of the methods, procedures and practices of controlling and supervising juveniles confined to a detention center.
• Ability to supervise and control juveniles individually and in groups and to work with youth with behavioral problems.
• Ability to think and act quickly during emergencies.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare standard reports,
• Ability to counsel juveniles in appropriate behaviors, attitudes, and habits.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or Human Services; OR Graduation from high school and two years of experience in working with juveniles preferable under controlled conditions. The ideal candidate has supplemental college coursework in criminal justice or other human services areas of study.

Special Requirement

Must meet the minimum standards set by the State of North Carolina for detention.
Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's Degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or Human Services AND a minimum of six months experience in working with juveniles preferable under controlled conditions. (Law Enforcement, detention services, group homes)

TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED.
Official college transcripts are required at time of hire. Transcripts can be sent to:
Guilford County HR, c/o Tommy Sluder, 201 S. Greene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 or attach a copy to your online application.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, and repetitive motion.
Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, to transcribe, to do extensive reading, and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Special Note

This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. Those documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.

Driving is Essential
Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.