***Rockingham Hiring Event*** Youth Counselor Technician - June 18, 2026, from 9:00am to 3:30pm

About the role

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina. Description of Work Rockingham Hiring Event - JJO I - Hiring for Multiple Positions. 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! Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to, duties such as: housekeeping, physical and mechanical restraint of juveniles, medication administration and recreational activities. Positions directly monitor and supervise juveniles in both Youth Development Centers and Youth Detention Centers. Juveniles are supervised while housed, at school, and all daily activities. The work is subject to close personal and physical contact with juveniles. Safety and security duties include: maintaining a secure environment, routinely monitoring and observing juveniles, maintaining compliance with cleanliness and sanitation standards. Positions provide feedback to the treatment team on juveniles. Daily records are completed to include: documenting safety violations and security breaches, activity briefing for shift personnel, crisis intervention events, behavioral problems/issues, and youth progress updates. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Location of Event: NCWorks 8340 NC-87 Reidsville, NC 27320 IMMEDIATE HIRE FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS! Interviews will be conducted on Thursday June 18, from 9:00am to 3:30pm at NCWorks. These positions will be located at: Rockingham Youth Development Center 424 Elliot Rd. Reidsville, NC Candidates for these positions are eligible to receive a shift premium (10%) when assigned to either 2nd or 3rd shift. 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 hired, that employee could qualify for a referral bonus. Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention is now hiring Juvenile Justice Officer TRAINEES-no college degree required. If you're at least 20 years old and have a high school diploma or GED, this is your opportunity to start a rewarding career in public service, with paid training, state benefits, and a clear path for advancement Work Schedule: This is a full-time position. Work hours will vary depending on the facility that they are hired for. Candidates must be able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis and be able to work on a variable work schedule to meet the needs of juveniles and their families.