Detention Center Director - Cumberland

About the role

• Agency
• Safety
• Division
• 70000075 Dept of Public Safety
• Job Classification Title
• Juvenile Detention Center Director (NS)
• Position Number
• 60000672
• Grade
• NC14

Description of Work

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 Families!

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 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

Job Duties

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.

Must have a valid driver's license and must meet the hiring and training standards established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• This is an anticipated vacancy. The position is expected to be available on 1/1/2027.
• This position is located at Cumberland Juvenile Detention Center in
• Fayetteville (Cumberland County), NC.

Salary Range: $52,592-$92,036

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 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. Click here for more information and application resources.

Management Preferences - (These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.)

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of administration involved in operating a secure facility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective supervision practices relating to personnel management while promoting professional development of staff
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health adolescent behavior that may contribute to juvenile justice involvement.
• Demonstrated experience addressing shifting demands under pressure while simultaneously leading staff through organizational changes.
• Documented experience working with the population served along with their families as well as diverse public or private interest groups.

Work Schedule

Work shifts vary depending on the needs of the facility. This position is required to be on call and available 24/7. Facilities operate 24/7 including weekends & holidays.

We offer great 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

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Transcripts

• Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university.
• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification:

Military Experience

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape. " PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions. Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check.

Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

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Minimum Education and Experience

• 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

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 of juveniles, one of which must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity;

or Bachelor's degree in a human services or human services related field, criminal justice, or education, from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in the treatment of juveniles, one of which must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity;

or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

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