6/13/2025 - JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER Department of Corrections Starting Salary: $37,490
JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER
Department of Corrections
Starting Salary: $37,490
DEFINITION: Under the general direction of a supervisory employee during an assigned tour of duty, controls the general conduct and behavior of juveniles in custody, the maintenance of discipline, and transportation functions; performs other related duties as required. The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
• Transports juveniles to detention and treatment facilities, court appearances, medical appointments, and other locations.
• Inspect transport vehicles before and after trips are completed for contraband.
• Maintain vehicle transport logs and report any vehicle maintenance needs to the Juvenile Division Administrative Staff.
• Plan timing and route of trip; determines and follows shortest and safest route.
• Assist juveniles with completing necessary documents, such as medical forms required for treatment, court documents, etc.
• Maintain proper court security coverage and prevent escape.
• Obtain and secure all necessary documentation/medical clearance paperwork needed to ensure proper admission to detention.
• Place restraining devices on juveniles for security purposes during transport; and ensure a secure environment before devices are removed
• Keep track of assigned juveniles under immediate charge through periodic head counts, and record schedules, activities, incidents, and so forth in a logbook to be aware at all times of the whereabouts of juveniles in their custody.
• Use appropriate techniques to calm disruptive juveniles in a potentially dangerous situation and may physically restrain them to prevent them from endangering their health/safety or others.
• Uncover violations and protects the health, security, safety, and welfare of juveniles.
• Write comprehensive, factual, incident reports and/or complete forms such as safety reports to give document detailed information.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Graduation from high school or vocational school or possession of an approved high school equivalency certificate.
• Read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• United States Citizenship
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license required to perform essential duties of the position.
• Must be available to be on-call after-hours, weekends, and holidays assigned on a rotating basis.
• Appointees will be required to successfully complete a training program approved by the Youth Justice Commission within the time period prescribed by law or the New Jersey Police Training Commission.
HOURS: The standard work schedule consists of 40 hours, Monday through Friday; however, flexibility is required due to the nature of the work. Hours will vary as needed and will include mandatory overtime to complete scheduled or emergent transports.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness testing, including drug screening.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and work history to:
Department of Personnel
HR@CumberlandCountyNJ.gov
OR complete and online application and upload documents at:
https://www.cumberlandcountynj.gov/jobs
Application Deadline: Open until filled
The County of Cumberland offers a wide array of benefits for all full-time employees. Benefits include Retirement Programs, Medical/RX Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Supplemental Insurance options, Paid Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement. Specific benefits are subject to the provisions of County policy and the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Part time employees are eligible for leave benefits as required by New Jersey law.
The County of Cumberland is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to recruit and hire qualified individuals without discrimination and regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait and genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing). Cumberland County employment is governed by the rules and regulations of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.
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