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           

Salary/Compensation: $45,000 per year