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Nearly 100% of MSDM students are employed either when they graduate or, in some cases, prior to graduation. Having a Master of Security and Disaster Management degree helps the marketability of each student and it demonstrates your focus, discipline, knowledge and experience.
Having a master’s degree in security and disaster management provides the knowledge and skills to be successful in management and supervisor positions in the following career areas:
- Disaster response coordination
- Fire departments
- Homeland security
- Emergency medical services
- Program coordination
- Emergency management
- Red Cross
- Military
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Local, state and federal government jobs
- Law enforcement
- Business continuity
- Risk management
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March 12, 2025
We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved youth. We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina’s Youth and FamiliesThis position is for Edgecombe Youth Development Center in Rocky Mount (Edgecombe County), North Carolina. Shift work is required for these positions. Weekend and holiday shifts are required. Candidates for these positions are eligible to receive a shift premium (10%) when assigned to either 2nd or 3rd shift. This job classification also qualifies for the employee Referral Bonus Program. If you were referred to this job posting by a current DPS employee, and you are hired, that employee could qualify for a referral bonus.The job duties of a Youth Counselor include but are not limited to: Monitor and supervise juveniles while housed, at school and all daily activities.Safety and security duties include:Maintaining a secure environmentRoutinely monitoring and observing juvenilesDaily records are completed to include:Documenting safety violations and security breachesActivity briefing for shift personnel, crisis intervention events, behavioral problems/issues, and youth progress updates.Provide feedback to the treatment team on juvenilesCommunicating information regarding treatment plans to clientsProvide counseling and therapeutic interventionServe as a member of a therapeutic treatment teamUtilize a range of counseling techniques and skills in crisis interventionsImplements individual and group treatment plans to effect behavioral changesAdministering scoring, interpreting a variety of assessment tools to evaluate treatment progress, and reviewing treatment strategies to achieve rehabilitation goalsParticipate in the development of individual treatment, educational, vocational and community reintegration programs.Physical and Mechanical RestraintsMedication administration.Please note: This is NOT an office position; this is a direct care position where you will be providing direct supervision and engagement at a Youth Development Center or a Juvenile Detention Cener with close proximity to court-ordered youth. NEW STEP PAY PLAN!Youth Counselor's enjoy annual salary increases with a step pay plan! Your initial salary is based on your total months of related education and experience above the minimum requirements (Bachelor's degree and 24 months of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (6 years)).Please list all work experience in order for you to receive maximum credit. This will help determine the correct salary and step for potential candidates. Candidates will only receive credit for experience documented on the state application. Once hired, your pay will continue to increase as you gain more related experience up to step 6 and you may also qualify for other promotional opportunities. There are many opportunities for promotional advancement within Juvenile Justice! Work Schedule: This is a full-time position. Work hours will vary depending on the facility that they are hired for. Candidates must be able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis and be able to work on a variable work schedule to meet the needs of juveniles and their families. We Offer Great Benefits! Various option packages will enhance your quality of life, health, wellness, and future. Some examples are Vacation, twelve Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave as well as Health Insurance, Disability (Short and Long Term) Insurance and Dental Insurance. About the Division of Juvenile Justice: The Mission of Juvenile Justice is to reduce and prevent juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 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. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesTo qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs:Experience with at least TWO of the following:Individual behavior and/or group behaviorChild and/or adolescent developmentFamily systemsIndividual and/or group counseling techniquesMinority group culturesTreatments for behavioral and/or developmental challengesCrisis intervention techniquesExperience addressing/monitoring the progress of goals for individual mental health, behavioral issues and/or individual educational plans. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human services experience; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications Applicants for positions designated as Juvenile Justice Officers are subject to and must meet the hiring and training standards established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, as defined in Title 12, Chapter 9 of the NC Administrative Code, by the statutory authority of GS 17C.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 (to include Vision and Hearing)·Be a US citizen·Be at least 20 years of age·Have a valid driver's license
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March 12, 2025
This position is for Cabarrus Youth Development Center in Concord (Cabarrus County), North Carolina. Shift work is required for these positions. Weekend and holiday shifts are required. Candidates for these positions are eligible to receive a shift premium (10%) when assigned to either 2nd or 3rd shift. This job classification also qualifies for the employee Referral Bonus Program. If you were referred to this job posting by a current DPS employee, and you are hired, that employee could qualify for a referral bonus. The job duties of a Youth Counselor include but are not limited to: Monitor and supervise juveniles while housed, at school and all daily activities.Safety and security duties include:Maintaining a secure environmentRoutinely monitoring and observing juvenilesDaily records are completed to include:Documenting safety violations and security breachesActivity briefing for shift personnel, crisis intervention events, behavioral problems/issues, and youth progress updates.Provide feedback to the treatment team on juvenilesCommunicating information regarding treatment plans to clientsProvide counseling and therapeutic interventionServe as a member of a therapeutic treatment teamUtilize a range of counseling techniques and skills in crisis interventionsImplements individual and group treatment plans to effect behavioral changesAdministering scoring, interpreting a variety of assessment tools to evaluate treatment progress, and reviewing treatment strategies to achieve rehabilitation goalsParticipate in the development of individual treatment, educational, vocational and community reintegration programs.Physical and Mechanical RestraintsMedication administration.Please note: This is NOT an office position; this is a direct care position where you will be providing direct supervision and engagement at a Youth Development Center or a Juvenile Detention Center with close proximity to court-ordered youth. NEW STEP PAY PLAN!Youth Counselor's enjoy annual salary increases with a step pay plan! Your initial salary is based on your total months of related education and experience above the minimum requirements (Bachelor's degree and 24 months of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (6 years)).Please list all work experience in order for you to receive maximum credit. This will help determine the correct salary and step for potential candidates. Candidates will only receive credit for experience documented on the state application. Once hired, your pay will continue to increase as you gain more related experience up to step 6 and you may also qualify for other promotional opportunities. There are many opportunities for promotional advancement within Juvenile Justice! Work Schedule: This is a full time position. These positions are required to work shift work and will vary depending on the need of the facilities. Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings. The Mission of Juvenile Justice is to reduce and prevent juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 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. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team. The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs:Experience with at least TWO of the following:Individual behavior and/or group behaviorChild and/or adolescent developmentFamily systemsIndividual and/or group counseling techniquesMinority group culturesTreatments for behavioral and/or developmental challengesCrisis intervention techniquesExperience addressing/monitoring the progress of goals for individual mental health, behavioral issues and/or individual educational plans.Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human services experience; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications Applicants for positions designated as Juvenile Justice Officers are subject to and must meet the hiring and training standards established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, as defined in Title 12, Chapter 9 of the NC Administrative Code, by the statutory authority of GS 17C. 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 (to include Vision and Hearing)·Be a US citizen·Be at least 20 years of age·Have a valid driver's license
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March 12, 2025
This position is for Rockingham Youth Development Center in Reidsville (Rockingham County), North Carolina. Shift work is required for these positions. Weekend and holiday shifts are required. Candidates for these positions are eligible to receive a shift premium (10%) when assigned to either 2nd or 3rd shift. This job classification also qualifies for the employee Referral Bonus Program. If you were referred to this job posting by a current DPS employee, and you are hired, that employee could qualify for a referral bonus. The job duties of a Youth Counselor include but are not limited to: Monitor and supervise juveniles while housed, at school and all daily activities.Safety and security duties include:Maintaining a secure environmentRoutinely monitoring and observing juvenilesDaily records are completed to include:Documenting safety violations and security breachesActivity briefing for shift personnel, crisis intervention events, behavioral problems/issues, and youth progress updates.Provide feedback to the treatment team on juvenilesCommunicating information regarding treatment plans to clientsProvide counseling and therapeutic interventionServe as a member of a therapeutic treatment teamUtilize a range of counseling techniques and skills in crisis interventionsImplements individual and group treatment plans to effect behavioral changesAdministering scoring, interpreting a variety of assessment tools to evaluate treatment progress, and reviewing treatment strategies to achieve rehabilitation goalsParticipate in the development of individual treatment, educational, vocational and community reintegration programs.Physical and Mechanical RestraintsMedication administration.Please note: This is NOT an office position; this is a direct care position where you will be providing direct supervision and engagement at a Youth Development Center or a Juvenile Detention Center with close proximity to court-ordered youth. NEW STEP PAY PLAN!Youth Counselor's enjoy annual salary increases with a step pay plan! Your initial salary is based on your total months of related education and experience above the minimum requirements (Bachelor's degree and 24 months of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (6 years)).Please list all work experience in order for you to receive maximum credit. This will help determine the correct salary and step for potential candidates. Candidates will only receive credit for experience documented on the state application. Once hired, your pay will continue to increase as you gain more related experience up to step 6 and you may also qualify for other promotional opportunities. There are many opportunities for promotional advancement within Juvenile Justice! Work Schedule: This is a full time position. These positions are required to work shift work and will vary depending on the need of the facilities. Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings. The Mission of Juvenile Justice is to reduce and prevent juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 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. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesTo qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs:Experience with at least TWO of the following:Individual behavior and/or group behaviorChild and/or adolescent developmentFamily systemsIndividual and/or group counseling techniquesMinority group culturesTreatments for behavioral and/or developmental challengesCrisis intervention techniquesExperience addressing/monitoring the progress of goals for individual mental health, behavioral issues and/or individual educational plans. Minimum Education and Experience RequirementBachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human services experience; or An equivalent combination of education and experience. 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 (to include Vision and Hearing)·Be a US citizen·Be at least 20 years of age·Have a valid driver's license
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March 12, 2025
DutiesThis is a Recent Graduate appointment in the Pathways Program. Selected individuals are placed in a dynamic one year development program in the excepted service designed to lead to a competitive civil service career in the Federal government. At the successful conclusion of this program, the agency may non-competitively convert individuals to a term (position lasting 1-4 years with an extension up to 120 days) or permanent position within the competitive service. Conversion to a Federal competitive service position will be at the discretion of the agency and is neither guaranteed nor implied.As an Auditor, you will work as a trainee performing a variety of tasks and demonstrating practical application of accounting principles, audit standards, procedures, and techniques to obtain basic experience toward independently planning and conducting audit assignments. This position starts at a salary of $49,960.00(GS-07, Step 1) to $64,952.00 (GS-7, Step 10) with promotion potential to $115,213(GS-12 Step 10).CBP Office of Trade is the architect of the most robust customs system in the world and the second largest revenue source for the U.S. Government. We facilitate legitimate trade, enforce U.S. laws, and protect the American economy as well as consumer health and safety. Collaborating with industry and government partners, we create a fair, competitive, and safe trade environment, and we enforce U.S. trade law to protect national economic security. Our expertise in the trade community allows us to lead the development of streamlined and efficient processes that provide certainty for legitimate importers, while combatting transnational crime.Major duties for this position include but are not limited to:Serving as a trainee and team member on audits or other assignments of external entities that are importing, exporting, or facilitating the international flow of merchandise into or out of the United States.Examining records, books, ledgers, purchase vouchers, inventory receipts and other documents with oversight to determine if transactions are properly supported in accordance with Federal and/or other Partner Government Agencies (PGA) laws and regulations.Documenting work performed, audit conclusions, findings, and recommendations in work papers/audit reports in a clear and concise manner and assisting in communicating findings and recommendations that may impact an auditee's decision to enhance its import/export operating procedures and/or result in penalty or other enforcement actions.Ensuring audit program timelines and budgeted hours are met to ensure timeliness of audit completion.Preparing audit documentation by recording the information, records, conditions and/or findings on a prescribed format or report; referring unusual or questionable transactions or when problems encountered that do not fit instructions or guidelines to a supervisor or higher-level auditor.RequirementsConditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this positionMales born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective ServicePrimary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below)You may be required to pass a background investigationCBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing proceduresAs an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link.Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Treasury Employees Unions- NTEU. For local chapter contact information see Chapter Websites - National Treasury Employees Union - NTEU.DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions:Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the militaryA dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. governmentParticipation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or universityWorking as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Qualifications Basic Requirement: You must provide supporting documentation in your application to show you meet the basic requirement below:A. Degree: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. Transcript must include date degree was awarded or conferred.ORB. A combination of education and experience - at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law (provide transcripts)OR2. A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination (provide certification)OR3. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A (provide transcripts), provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal non-conformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience as described below and meet the basic requirement listed above.Experience: You qualify for the GS-07 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:Working as a trainee auditor applying a practical application of accounting principles, audit standards, procedures and technology;Verifying that accounting systems are set up and maintained according to accepted accounting principles; andExamining program documents as well as previous audit report to determine compliance with governing.Education Substitution: Successful completion of one year of full-time graduate education from an accredited college or university may substitute for the experience required at this level. This education must demonstrate the skills necessary to do the work. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise a year of graduate education. If that information is not available, use 18 semester or 27 quarter hours.ORSuperior Academic Achievement (SAA): May also substitute for the experience required. It is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA 3.0 or higher of a possible 4.0, excluding pass/fail credits. Pass/fail credits cannot be more than 10% of total credits), or (3) honor society membership. Review Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) to see if you qualify under this provision. Please see http://www.opm.gov/ for additional information.Combining Experience and Education: When combining education with experience, first determine the applicant's total qualifying education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; then determine the applicant's experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade levelExperience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by 03/18/2025.
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March 12, 2025
This position is for Chatham Youth Development Center in Siler City (Chatham County), North Carolina. Shift work is required for these positions. Weekend and holiday shifts are required. Candidates for these positions are eligible to receive a shift premium (10%) when assigned to either 2nd or 3rd shift. This job classification also qualifies for the employee Referral Bonus Program. If you were referred to this job posting by a current DPS employee, and you are hired, that employee could qualify for a referral bonus. The job duties of a Youth Counselor include but are not limited to: Monitor and supervise juveniles while housed, at school and all daily activities.Safety and security duties include:Maintaining a secure environmentRoutinely monitoring and observing juvenilesDaily records are completed to include:Documenting safety violations and security breachesActivity briefing for shift personnel, crisis intervention events, behavioral problems/issues, and youth progress updates.Provide feedback to the treatment team on juvenilesCommunicating information regarding treatment plans to clientsProvide counseling and therapeutic interventionServe as a member of a therapeutic treatment teamUtilize a range of counseling techniques and skills in crisis interventionsImplements individual and group treatment plans to effect behavioral changesAdministering scoring, interpreting a variety of assessment tools to evaluate treatment progress, and reviewing treatment strategies to achieve rehabilitation goalsParticipate in the development of individual treatment, educational, vocational and community reintegration programs.Physical and Mechanical RestraintsMedication administration.Please note: This is NOT an office position; this is a direct care position where you will be providing direct supervision and engagement at a Youth Development Center or a Juvenile Detention Center with close proximity to court-ordered youth. NEW STEP PAY PLAN!Youth Counselor's enjoy annual salary increases with a step pay plan! Your initial salary is based on your total months of related education and experience above the minimum requirements (Bachelor's degree and 24 months of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (6 years)). Please list all work experience in order for you to receive maximum credit. This will help determine the correct salary and step for potential candidates. Candidates will only receive credit for experience documented on the state application. Once hired, your pay will continue to increase as you gain more related experience up to step 6 and you may also qualify for other promotional opportunities. There are many opportunities for promotional advancement within Juvenile Justice! Youth CounselorWork Schedule: This is a full time position. These positions are required to work shift work and will vary depending on the need of the facilities. Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings. The Mission of Juvenile Justice is to reduce and prevent juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 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. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team. The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs:Experience with at least TWO of the following:Individual behavior and/or group behaviorChild and/or adolescent developmentFamily systemsIndividual and/or group counseling techniquesMinority group culturesTreatments for behavioral and/or developmental challengesCrisis intervention techniquesExperience addressing/monitoring the progress of goals for individual mental health, behavioral issues and/or individual educational plans. Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsBachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human services experience; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience. 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 (to include Vision and Hearing)·Be a US citizen·Be at least 20 years of age·Have a valid driver's license
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March 11, 2025
Provides a range of standard patient care under the guidance of a Supervisory Clinical Nurse.Assists with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.Provides first aid and assists with providing emergency medical care to inmates injured in fights and/or accidents.Administers and documents medications accurately according to policy/procedure and physician orders.Assigned to rotating shifts and patient care units.Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.
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March 11, 2025
***New Hanover Hiring Event*** - Juvenile Justice Officer I - April 2, 2025, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Location: NC Works Wilmington 1994 S 17th St. Wilmington, NC 28401 IMMEDIATE HIRE FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS!Interviews will be conducted on Wednesday April 2, 2025 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the NC Works Center 1994 S 17th St. Wilmington, NC 28401 These positions will be located at: New Hanover Juvenile Detention Center in Castle Hayne, NC Shift work is required for these positions. Weekend and holiday shifts required. Candidates for these positions are eligible to receive a shift premium (10%) when assigned to either 2nd or 3rd shift. Now Offering Sign-On Bonus of $3,000.00! (Please Note: To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government subject to the State Human Resources Act.) This job classification also qualifies for the employee Referral Bonus program. If you were referred to this job posting by a current DPS employee, and you are hired, that employee could qualify for a referral bonus.Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to, duties such as: housekeeping, physical and mechanical restraint of juveniles, medication administration and recreational activities. Positions directly monitor and supervise juveniles in both Youth Development Centers and Youth Detention Centers. Juveniles are supervised while housed, at school, and all daily activities. The work is subject to close personal and physical contact with juveniles. Safety and security duties include: maintaining a secure environment, routinely monitoring and observing juveniles, maintaining compliance with cleanliness and sanitation standards. Positions provide feedback to the treatment team on juveniles. Daily records are completed to include: documenting safety violations and security breaches, activity briefing for shift personnel, crisis intervention events, behavioral problems/issues, and youth progress updates. NEW STEP PAY PLAN!Juvenile Justice Officer I's(Youth Counselor Technicians) enjoy annual salary increases with a step pay plan! Your initial salary is based on your total months of related education and experience above the minimum requirements (Associate's degree or total of 24 months or equivalent combination of education and experience).Please list all work experience in order for you to receive maximum credit. This will help determine the correct salary and step for potential candidates. Candidates will only receive credit for experience documented on the state application. Once hired, your pay will continue to increase as you gain more related experience up to step 6 and you may also qualify for other promotional opportunities. There are many opportunities for promotional advancement within Juvenile Justice!The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance, a team-oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, and interesting work. If you are looking to serve others, this is the place for you. Work Schedule: This is a full-time position. Dayshifts are 7AM to 7PM with rotating every other weekend off. Night shifts are 7PM to 7AM rotating every other weekend off. Benefits: This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator About the Division of Juvenile Justice: The Mission of Juvenile Justice is to reduce and prevent juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 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. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies [Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.] To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs: Experience with written and/or oral communication Experience establishing rapport and/or interacting with a variety of individuals. Please note: You must be physically capable of applying the proper methods and procedures to physically restrain juveniles and defend self after being properly training by the department. The physical demands for this position will be discussed during the interview. Associate degree from an appropriately accredited institution; High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related human services experience; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Please list all work experience in order for you to receive maximum credit. This will be directly related to a possible salary offer. Necessary Special Qualification:Applicants for positions designated as Juvenile Justice Officers are subject to and must meet the hiring and training standards established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, as defined in Title 12, Chapter 9 of the NC Administrative Code, by the statutory authority of GS 17C. 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 (to include Vision and Hearing) ·Be a US citizen ·Be at least 20 years of age ·Have a valid driver's license
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March 11, 2025
Lock and Security Specialist (Locksmith)Duties:Functions as the institution authority on state-of-the-art security equipment such as locks, locking devices and systems, closed circuit television systems, electric gates, and blue print and schematic analyzing.Ensures the physical security of the facility as it relates to structural requirements, operations and total familiarization of the life safety codes for the institution environment.Maintains the armory where weapons and ammunition are stored, handled, and prepared for transportation as needed.Analyzes mechanical, electrical, locking systems, engineering blue prints, weapon repair and schematics.Troubleshoots locks and locking devices, and makes necessary repairs using a variety of hand and power tools as they relate to carpentry, electricity, and masonry.Reads, creates and analyzes manufacturers’ key codes and cuts keys for institutional use only.Sets up and monitors internal security programs to include instructions and procedures for office closing procedures and locking and unlocking procedures for safes, doors, and vaults.Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and is performed on a regular and recurring basis.
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March 11, 2025
***Rockingham Hiring Event*** - Juvenile Justice Officer II - March 28, 2025, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Location: Donald Julian Reaves Student Activities Center - DJR 100 AB 601 S Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Winston-Salem, NC 27110IMMEDIATE HIRE FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS!These positions will be located at: Rockingham Youth Development Center in Reidsville, NC. Shift work is required for these positions. Weekend and holiday shifts required.Candidates for these positions are eligible to receive a shift premium (10%) when assigned to either 2nd or 3rd shift.Now Offering Sign-On Bonus of $3,000.00! What are the duties of a Youth Services Behavioral Specialist? Youth Services Behavioral Specialist helps to implement individual and group treatment plans to affect behavioral changes required for youthful offender rehabilitation while providing security, controlling and maintaining custody and safeguarding juveniles from each other.NEW STEP PAY PLAN! Juvenile Justice Officer II's (Youth Services Behavioral Specialist) enjoy annual salary increases with a step pay plan! Your initial salary is based on your total months of related education and experience above the minimum requirements (related Bachelor's degree or total of 48 months experience or equivalent combination of education and experience). Please list all work experience in order for you to receive maximum credit. This will help determine the correct salary and step for potential candidates. Candidates will only receive credit for experience documented on the state application. Once hired, your pay will continue to increase as you gain more related experience up to step 6 and you may also qualify for other promotional opportunities. There are many opportunities for promotional advancement within Juvenile Justice!Work Schedule: This is a full-time position. Day shifts are 7AM to 7PM with rotating every other weekend off. Night shifts are 7PM to 7AM rotating every other weekend off. The Mission of Juvenile Justice is to reduce and prevent juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 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. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team. The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. State Government Application Resources | NC Office of Human Resources [Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.] To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs: Documented experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of staff. Documented experience organizing and preparing accurate records, charts, and reports and analyzing such information. Documented experience communicating effectively in oral and written form. Please note: You must be physically capable of applying the proper methods and procedures to physically restrain juveniles and defend self after being properly training by the department. The physical demands for this position will be discussed during the interview. Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsBachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution. OR High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of related human services experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Please list all work experience in order for you to receive maximum credit. This will be directly related to a possible salary offer. Necessary Special Qualification: Applicants for positions designated as Juvenile Justice Officers are subject to and must meet the hiring and training standards established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, as defined in Title 12, Chapter 9 of the NC Administrative Code, by the statutory authority of GS 17C. 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 (to include Vision and Hearing) ·Be a US citizen ·Be at least 20 years of age ·Have a valid driver's license
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March 11, 2025
***Rockingham Hiring Event*** - Youth Counselor- March 28, 2025, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Location: Donald Julian Reaves Student Activities Center - DJR 100 AB 601 S Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Winston-Salem, NC 27110 IMMEDIATE HIRE FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS!Interviews will be conducted on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Donald Julian Reaves Student Activities Center - DJR 100 AB 601 S Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Winston-Salem, NC 27110 These positions will be located at: Rockingham Youth Development Center in Reidsville, NC. Shift work is required for these positions. Weekend and holiday shifts required. Candidates for these positions are eligible to receive a shift premium (10%) when assigned to either 2nd or 3rd shift. This job classification also qualifies for the employee Referral Bonus program. If you were referred to this job posting by a current DPS employee, and you are hired, that employee could qualify for a referral bonus.The job duties of a Youth Counselor include but are not limited to: Monitor and supervise juveniles while housed, at school and all daily activities.Safety and security duties include:Maintaining a secure environmentRoutinely monitoring and observing juvenilesDaily records are completed to include:Documenting safety violations and security breachesActivity briefing for shift personnel, crisis intervention events, behavioral problems/issues, and youth progress updates.Provide feedback to the treatment team on juvenilesCommunicating information regarding treatment plans to clientsProvide counseling and therapeutic interventionServe as a member of a therapeutic treatment teamUtilize a range of counseling techniques and skills in crisis interventionsImplements individual and group treatment plans to effect behavioral changesAdministering scoring, interpreting a variety of assessment tools to evaluate treatment progress, and reviewing treatment strategies to achieve rehabilitation goalsParticipate in the development of individual treatment, educational, vocational and community reintegration programs.Physical and Mechanical RestraintsMedication administration. NEW STEP PAY PLAN!Youth Counselor's enjoy annual salary increases with a step pay plan! Your initial salary is based on your total months of related education and experience above the minimum requirements (Bachelor's degree and 24 months of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (6 years)). Please list all work experience in order for you to receive maximum credit. This will help determine the correct salary and step for potential candidates. Candidates will only receive credit for experience documented on the state application. Once hired, your pay will continue to increase as you gain more related experience up to step 6 and you may also qualify for other promotional opportunities. There are many opportunities for promotional advancement within Juvenile Justice!Work Schedule: These positions are required to work shift work and will vary depending on the need of the facilities. Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings About the Division of Juvenile Justice: The Mission of Juvenile Justice is to reduce and prevent juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 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. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team. DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs:Experience with at least TWO of the following:Individual behavior and/or group behaviorChild and/or adolescent developmentFamily systemsIndividual and/or group counseling techniquesMinority group culturesTreatments for behavioral and/or developmental challengesCrisis intervention techniquesExperience addressing/monitoring the progress of goals for individual mental health, behavioral issues and/or individual educational plans. Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsBachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human services experience; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications Applicants for positions designated as Juvenile Justice Officers are subject to and must meet the hiring and training standards established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, as defined in Title 12, Chapter 9 of the NC Administrative Code, by the statutory authority of GS 17C. 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 (to include Vision and Hearing)·Be a US citizen·Be at least 20 years of age·Have a valid driver's license
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