Juvenile Correctional Officer

Job Description

Juvenile Correctional Officer

(
260005M4
)

Organization
:

Youth Services - Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility
Agency Contact Name and Information
:

Cally Gilliland, Cally.Gilliland@dys.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
:

Aug 10, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
:

Circleville Juvenile Correctn

640 Island Road

Circleville

43113
Primary Location
:

United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County-Circleville

Compensation
:

$24.88 - $32.73
Schedule
:

Full-time
Classified Indicator
:

Classified
Union
:

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill
:

Juvenile Corrections
Technical Skills
:

Criminology/Criminal Justice, Juvenile Corrections, Security
Professional Skills
:

Attention to Detail, Conflict Management, Reasoning, Situational Awareness, Observation

Agency Overview
JOIN OUR TEAM! CHANGE LIVES WHILE BUILDING YOUR CAREER!

We are transforming and saving lives at DYS!
A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.
About Us...
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource.
DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.
Our Guiding Principles...
Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
Treat everyone with respect
Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
Provide the best support and services for youth and families
Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve
To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking
here.
Job Description
Starting pay is over $51,000 per year. By working just two (2) overtime assignments per week, new staff can add an additional $30,000 salary per year. New Juvenile Correctional Officers receive their first pay increase after six (6) months of employment.
What You'll Do:
DYS is seeking a
Juvenile Correctional Officer
to join our diverse team! This person will oversee facility functions while providing valuable mentorship, experience, and knowledge to the youth in our care. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth.
Specifically, the
Juvenile Correctional Officer
will:
Provide safety, security, custodial care, & surveillance of assigned youth
Utilize provided training to observe, intervene, and de-escalation youth behavior and conflicts
Manage and maintain security and a positive interaction during and after family visits
Complete all required documents (reports, logs, evaluations etc.)
Oversee movement on facility grounds and outside trips
Monitor and instruct youth on general housekeeping duties
Maintain awareness of unusual behavior and crisis situations
Collaborate and provide information to division leadership
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our
Total Rewards website
! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of
eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (
such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
)

& Optional Deferred Compensation (
Ohio Deferred Compensation
)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
High school diploma or G.E.D.; valid driver's license; must successfully complete Juvenile Correctional Officer assessment. Must be 21 years of age at time of application.
-Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Probationary period is 365 days.
Job Skills:

Juvenile Corrections
, Security, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Conflict Management, Reasoning, Observation, Attention to Detail, Situational Awareness
Supplemental Information
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check that includes results from BCI & FBI, Public Safety, and State of Ohio Taxation. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services must partake in paid, mandatory 4 weeks of training. Week 1 is held at CJCF, weeks 2 through 4 are held in Orient, Ohio, 10-hour training days, Monday through Thursday.
DYS is a "qualifying employer" for the purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Requirements

Qualifications
High school diploma or G.E.D.; valid driver's license; must successfully complete Juvenile Correctional Officer assessment. Must be 21 years of age at time of application.
-Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Probationary period is 365 days.
Job Skills:

Juvenile Corrections
, Security, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Conflict Management, Reasoning, Observation, Attention to Detail, Situational Awareness