Bergen County Department of Human Services

Division of Family Guidance

Title: Juvenile Detention Officer (JDO)

Job Description:

This employment opportunity is to serve as a Juvenile Detention Officer at the Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center located at 200 North Street, Teterboro, NJ 07608. Juvenile Detention Officers provide an invaluable service to the community while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of youth in their care.

Job Responsibilities:

Supervise and/or participate in various programs/activities with juveniles to stimulate interest in and cooperation with various social/education programs.

Provide direct supervision and care that ensures the safety, security, health and welfare of the residents and staff.

Provides crisis intervention as needed and implement techniques to be used in addressing behavioral and adjustment issues

Assist in the delivery of services as required which includes education, recreation, medical, and social services to ensure that programs are implemented to meet the needs of the residents.

Provide written documentation as required in a timely manner and advise of any problematic issues.

Learn and utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the facility.

Model pro-social behavior and reinforce appropriate social interactions.

Schedule: Full time (40 hours/week). Shift work required. This position will include evenings, holidays and weekends.

Education Requirements: Minimum Associates’s Degree in mental health, Criminal Justice or related field Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.

Other Requirements:

Experience working with at-risk youth, preferably in a group/residential setting preferred

Computer literacy (MS Excel and Word)

Valid driver’s license

The County of Bergen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree in criminal Justice or mental health?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person