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.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
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 three 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 at least 20 years of age
·Have a valid driver’s license