Certified Transportation Driver

Certified Transportation Driver (Youth Counselor Technician) Statewide - New Step Pay Plan

Salary

$36,525.00 - $52,813.00 Annually

Location

Statewide, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

23-13630

Department

Dept of Public Safety

Division

Juvenile Justice

Opening Date

10/12/2023

Job Class Title

Youth Counselor Technician

Position Number

000000000

Section

Juvenile Justice

Work Location

Statewide

Salary Grade

NC04

• DESCRIPTION
• BENEFITS
• QUESTIONS

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!

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week)

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 eventually hired, that employee could qualify for a referral bonus.

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.  For a full list of Benefits, please click on this LINK. 

NEW STEP PAY PLAN!

Certified Transportation Driver (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 (related Associate's degree or total of 24 months experience or equivalent combination of education and experience).  As you gain related experience, not only will your pay continue to increase, but you may qualify for promotional opportunities as well.  There are many opportunities for promotional advancement within Juvenile Justice!

Step

Related Education & Experience Months Over Minimum

Juvenile Justice Officer I/ Youth Counselor Technician
NC04

0

0-11

$36,525

1

12-23

$39,081

2

24-35

$41,427

3

36-47

$43,498

4

48-59

$45,237

5

60-71

$46,595

6

72+

$47,527

What are the duties of a Certified Transportation Driver/Youth Counselor Technician?

These positions will provide transportation and supervision for juveniles to and from required destinations such as court hearings, detention centers, youth development centers, residential placement, medical appointments, and other required destinations. Monitor youth while in secure custody during court as requested. Provide non-secure transport to youth as authorized and when not in secure custody. Monitor youth during all transportation trips. Staff will provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, mediation or Restraint Control Defense Tactic (RCDT) as needed and in accordance with Division policy. Report to appropriate staff upon return from destination. Ability to assess youth behavior, report the progress of youth, and communicate information to managers.

 Conduct searches of juveniles for contraband prior to and after each transport trip to prevent possible escapes or passing of contraband. Apply mechanical restraints to juveniles prior to secure transports according to policy and training; Contact appropriate staff upon arrival at destination for assistance to prevent escapes; De-escalate situations using methods approved via policy. Staff will maintain required reports of activities relating to the transportation and oversight of the custodial supervision of each juvenile that is served. Must demonstrate observation and report writing skills. Position must maintain written and electronic records related to the behavior and security of youth under their supervision.

Inspect vehicles regularly and maintain appropriate maintenance (preventative service and inspection schedule) of vehicle fleet. Maintain transport documents for all trips made. Monitor gas, oil and tires daily; contact Direct Supervisor  for authorization for repairs, if necessary. Conduct searches of vehicle for contraband prior to and after each transport trip to prevent possible escapes or passing of contraband. 

Other duties may include assisting with curfew checks, drug screens, Electronic Monitoring alerts, provide safety and security in districts as needed and other duties as authorized by management.

Selected applicant must attend and successfully complete Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification program within a year of employment and maintain Criminal Justice Certification. This position requires re-certification in Restraint Control Defense Tactics (RCDT) and other required annual trainings.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.  

Certified Transportation Driver (Youth Counselor Technician) positions are based in the following counties: Alexander, Avery, Burke, Cabarrus, Chatham, Cleveland, Cumberland, Edgecombe, Granville, Guilford, Lenoir, Mecklenburg, Nash, New Hanover, Onslow, Pitt, Robeson, Surry, Union, Vance, Wake, Wayne, and Wilkes.  Juvenile Justice continuously recruits for these positions, and there may or may not be vacancies available in every county.

Note to Current State Employees:The salary grade for this position is NC04.  State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

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 would welcome you to be part of the team.  To learn more about Juvenile Justice, please go to this LINK.

About the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NC DPS): The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor. Included in this department are Alcohol Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NC National Guard, State Capitol Police, State Highway Patrol and many others.  DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard temporary positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.  We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.  Click these links for additional information:

Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.  

(Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)

The following are Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA's) for a Youth Counselor Technician - Certified Transportation Driver:

• Possess effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to establish rapport and successfully interact with a variety of individuals.
• Possess visual acuity, alertness and awareness of surrounding activities and to perform search of persons, places and objects.
• Ability to in apply proper methods and procedures to physically restrain juveniles and defend self if properly trained.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle safely and efficiently while ensuring the safety of juveniles being transported.

Management Preferences:
 

• General knowledge of behaviors exhibited by adjudicated juveniles.
• General knowledge of supportive counseling techniques.

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.

Associate’s degree in a human services field, criminal justice or related human services field from an appropriately accredited institution; 

or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related human services experience; 

or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants with unrelated degrees (i.e. Women & Gender studies, Divinity and Political Science) must attach a copy of his/her college transcript for evaluation.  

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

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.  Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.  Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.   Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.        If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• 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.
• 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."  Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader)
• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 (Download PDF reader), applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”).  This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status."  If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.  If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.  If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Human Resources at JJHiring@ncdps.gov