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Juvenile Detention Officer

Bergen County, NJ, Hackensack, NJ

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Juvenile Detention Officer at the Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center in Teterboro, NJ. Full time, 40 hours per week, with evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts possible, paying $50,000 per year with step increases to $70,000. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record, and a drug screening and criminal records check are required.

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The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.

Last checked Oct 16, 2026. Policies can change, so confirm with the employer before you apply.

Overview

The role provides oversight and supervision of juveniles at the Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center, ensuring safety and well-being of staff and residents through programming, conflict resolution, and rule enforcement. It requires an associate's degree or higher, communication and Microsoft Office skills, and completion of an eight-week in-residence training program. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record. A pre-employment physical, drug screening, and motor vehicle and criminal records check are required.

Requirements

  • Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, Outlook, and Excel
  • Willingness to work evening and/or night shifts, weekends, and holidays
  • Must be a United States citizen
  • Must complete an eight-week in-residence training program

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Enrollment into the state pension system
  • Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

Job details

Location
Hackensack, NJ
Pay
$50,000 to $70,000 per year
Job type
Full-time
Industry
Security
Posted
Apr 11, 2025
Drug test
Required
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