State of Utah
JJYS - Tech II
State of Utah - Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
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Salary:
$15.53 - $23.93 Hourly Location :
Salt Lake and Utah Counties, UT Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
45751 Agency:
250 Health & Human Services Opening Date:
07/21/2025 Closing Date:
8/3/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA:
Non-Exempt Recruiter:
Michael Schultz, michaelschultz@utah.gov # of Openings:
1 Background Check:
You must successfully pass a criminal history check. Schedule Code:
B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period. Benefits:
This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details. EEO Statement:
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Job Description
JJYS Technician II - Salt Lake City, UT If you would like a position working with today's youth, then you are in the right place! A great way to start your career in Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) is to become a Technician II. A Juvenile Justice Technician works to change young lives, support families, and keep communities safe in the following environments: Detention; Long Term Secure Care; Multi-use facilities; and Community-based programs. Why You Should Join Our Team
JJYS team members have the unique opportunity to see the impacts of their hard work and dedication to improve the well-being of youth. JJYS team members provide critical support and guidance to youth at-risk for delinquency while they transition into adulthood. Together, we can help improve the lives and welfare of young people in the care of JJYS. JJYS works with at-risk and delinquent youth in a professional team environment to supervise, teach pro-social skills, and attain positive behavioral outcomes. The work assignment may be in a community setting, in a residential shelter or treatment setting, or in a secure youth correctional facility. The work is dynamic, challenging and rewarding as youth mature and change due to the interventions provided by JJYS team members. JJYS believes in providing opportunities for its employees to advance within the organization. Promotion opportunities to positions of higher responsibility for staff members will be limited only by the individual's ambition, attitude and qualifications in experience, education, and capabilities. The State of Utah offers a total compensation package that consists of much more than your paycheck. Some of the generous benefits that the State of Utah provides are:
3 medical plans (additional pay is available for people who don't need insurance) 5 dental plans, 4 vision plans, 401K match, 104 hours of annual leave, 104 hours of sick leave, Paid maternity/paternity leave 12 paid holidays, Employee Discount Programs Free counseling & wellness benefits, Tuition reimbursement and much more. Please click on the link to see the competitive benefits that begin on
DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT! Our Team
Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) provides a variety of delinquency prevention and rehabilitation programs designed to change young lives, support families and keep communities safe. JJYS is dedicated to providing growth opportunities to team members. This includes extensive training and coaching while working to improve the lives of young people and families throughout Utah as well as advancement opportunities. JJYS team members are diverse and represent a variety of backgrounds, which strengthens the ability to connect with diverse communities. JJYS staff members have the opportunity to see the impacts of their hard work and dedication to improve the well-being of youth. Our Agency
The Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to providing care for individuals and families of Utah. Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS)JYS provides a continuum of prevention, intervention, supervision and rehabilitation services and programs to youth offenders while assuring public safety. For more information on Juvenile Justice and Youth Services with the Department of Health and Human Services, please clickhere! Principal Duties
Work closely with youth ordered into the care and custody of JJYS Monitor visitors and residents within the facility Schedule and coordinate activities for the youth Assist the Control Supervisor by making perimeter checks Resolves potentially dangerous situations to ensure the safety of staff, clients, and or the public by applying appropriate intervention techniques to people, facilities and property Within the first 90 days after hire, you will participate in one week of New Employee Training to introduce you to principles and practices used in our work with youth and families. You will also participate in one week of verbal and physical de-escalation training to provide skills that will help you work with youth with challenging behaviors. Provide a continuum of intervention, supervision, and rehabilitation programs to youth offenders while assuring public safety. Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing (read and understand information presented in writing) The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a candidate:
Who wants to be a part of a thriving team, focused on changing young lives, supporting families, and keeping communities safe. Availability to work rotating shifts, days, swing, graveyard, weekends and holidays. Preference
Candidates 19 years of age or older Candidates with a high school diploma or GED Candidates with lived experience in the juvenile justice or child welfare systems Candidates that speak multiple languages Supplemental Information
Only applicants invited to interview will be contacted. High risks in this job include physical intervention with clients in order to de-escalate hostile or volatile situations. Work requires physical exertion and requires the ability to stand, walk over rough surfaces, bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
Benefits: The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
FMLA General Notice: (right click + open link in new tab) (clic derecho + abrir en una pestaña nueva?) 01
This vacancy is located in our Juvenile Justice facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. Would you like to work with youth in this location and environment?
Yes No
02
In order to work with youth offenders, we prefer you are 19 years of age or older. Are you 19 years of age or older?
Yes No
03
Preference may be given to a candidate who has a high school diploma or a GED. Do you have a high school diploma or a GED?
Yes No
04
Residential and correctional facilities operate 24 hours a day. Are you willing and able to work graveyard shifts, as well as weekends and holidays?
Yes No
05
In your first 90 days of employment you will be required to learn the basics of verbal de-escalation and physical intervention. Are you willing and physically able to work in an environment where you may have to physically intervene and possibly restrain a youth?
Yes No
06
This position requires the ability to multi-task. Please select your years of professional work experience that you have in multi-tasking.
0-2 year 3-4 years 5-7 years 8 or more years I do not have years of experience in this area
07
Please select the categories below in which you have paid working experience.
Answering phones Opening doors Monitoring youth Greeting guests Performing perimeter checks Monitoring screens Providing security
08
This position requires the incumbent to have/obtain and maintain a current valid/active Utah Drivers License. Do you meet this requirement?
Yes No
09
#Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.
State of Utah job site (www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah) Referred by a Friend or Family Indeed Other External Job Board or Site LinkedIn Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) DWS job website (www.jobs.utah.gov) Advertisement (Digital Ad, Billboard, Print, etc) Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague) University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc) Contacted by a Recruiter Career or Job Fair Internship Interviewed for different position Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc) Other (not listed above)
Required Question
$15.53 - $23.93 Hourly Location :
Salt Lake and Utah Counties, UT Job Type:
Full Time Job Number:
45751 Agency:
250 Health & Human Services Opening Date:
07/21/2025 Closing Date:
8/3/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA:
Non-Exempt Recruiter:
Michael Schultz, michaelschultz@utah.gov # of Openings:
1 Background Check:
You must successfully pass a criminal history check. Schedule Code:
B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period. Benefits:
This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details. EEO Statement:
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Job Description
JJYS Technician II - Salt Lake City, UT If you would like a position working with today's youth, then you are in the right place! A great way to start your career in Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) is to become a Technician II. A Juvenile Justice Technician works to change young lives, support families, and keep communities safe in the following environments: Detention; Long Term Secure Care; Multi-use facilities; and Community-based programs. Why You Should Join Our Team
JJYS team members have the unique opportunity to see the impacts of their hard work and dedication to improve the well-being of youth. JJYS team members provide critical support and guidance to youth at-risk for delinquency while they transition into adulthood. Together, we can help improve the lives and welfare of young people in the care of JJYS. JJYS works with at-risk and delinquent youth in a professional team environment to supervise, teach pro-social skills, and attain positive behavioral outcomes. The work assignment may be in a community setting, in a residential shelter or treatment setting, or in a secure youth correctional facility. The work is dynamic, challenging and rewarding as youth mature and change due to the interventions provided by JJYS team members. JJYS believes in providing opportunities for its employees to advance within the organization. Promotion opportunities to positions of higher responsibility for staff members will be limited only by the individual's ambition, attitude and qualifications in experience, education, and capabilities. The State of Utah offers a total compensation package that consists of much more than your paycheck. Some of the generous benefits that the State of Utah provides are:
3 medical plans (additional pay is available for people who don't need insurance) 5 dental plans, 4 vision plans, 401K match, 104 hours of annual leave, 104 hours of sick leave, Paid maternity/paternity leave 12 paid holidays, Employee Discount Programs Free counseling & wellness benefits, Tuition reimbursement and much more. Please click on the link to see the competitive benefits that begin on
DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT! Our Team
Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) provides a variety of delinquency prevention and rehabilitation programs designed to change young lives, support families and keep communities safe. JJYS is dedicated to providing growth opportunities to team members. This includes extensive training and coaching while working to improve the lives of young people and families throughout Utah as well as advancement opportunities. JJYS team members are diverse and represent a variety of backgrounds, which strengthens the ability to connect with diverse communities. JJYS staff members have the opportunity to see the impacts of their hard work and dedication to improve the well-being of youth. Our Agency
The Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to providing care for individuals and families of Utah. Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS)JYS provides a continuum of prevention, intervention, supervision and rehabilitation services and programs to youth offenders while assuring public safety. For more information on Juvenile Justice and Youth Services with the Department of Health and Human Services, please clickhere! Principal Duties
Work closely with youth ordered into the care and custody of JJYS Monitor visitors and residents within the facility Schedule and coordinate activities for the youth Assist the Control Supervisor by making perimeter checks Resolves potentially dangerous situations to ensure the safety of staff, clients, and or the public by applying appropriate intervention techniques to people, facilities and property Within the first 90 days after hire, you will participate in one week of New Employee Training to introduce you to principles and practices used in our work with youth and families. You will also participate in one week of verbal and physical de-escalation training to provide skills that will help you work with youth with challenging behaviors. Provide a continuum of intervention, supervision, and rehabilitation programs to youth offenders while assuring public safety. Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing (read and understand information presented in writing) The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a candidate:
Who wants to be a part of a thriving team, focused on changing young lives, supporting families, and keeping communities safe. Availability to work rotating shifts, days, swing, graveyard, weekends and holidays. Preference
Candidates 19 years of age or older Candidates with a high school diploma or GED Candidates with lived experience in the juvenile justice or child welfare systems Candidates that speak multiple languages Supplemental Information
Only applicants invited to interview will be contacted. High risks in this job include physical intervention with clients in order to de-escalate hostile or volatile situations. Work requires physical exertion and requires the ability to stand, walk over rough surfaces, bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
Benefits: The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
FMLA General Notice: (right click + open link in new tab) (clic derecho + abrir en una pestaña nueva?) 01
This vacancy is located in our Juvenile Justice facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. Would you like to work with youth in this location and environment?
Yes No
02
In order to work with youth offenders, we prefer you are 19 years of age or older. Are you 19 years of age or older?
Yes No
03
Preference may be given to a candidate who has a high school diploma or a GED. Do you have a high school diploma or a GED?
Yes No
04
Residential and correctional facilities operate 24 hours a day. Are you willing and able to work graveyard shifts, as well as weekends and holidays?
Yes No
05
In your first 90 days of employment you will be required to learn the basics of verbal de-escalation and physical intervention. Are you willing and physically able to work in an environment where you may have to physically intervene and possibly restrain a youth?
Yes No
06
This position requires the ability to multi-task. Please select your years of professional work experience that you have in multi-tasking.
0-2 year 3-4 years 5-7 years 8 or more years I do not have years of experience in this area
07
Please select the categories below in which you have paid working experience.
Answering phones Opening doors Monitoring youth Greeting guests Performing perimeter checks Monitoring screens Providing security
08
This position requires the incumbent to have/obtain and maintain a current valid/active Utah Drivers License. Do you meet this requirement?
Yes No
09
#Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.
State of Utah job site (www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah) Referred by a Friend or Family Indeed Other External Job Board or Site LinkedIn Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) DWS job website (www.jobs.utah.gov) Advertisement (Digital Ad, Billboard, Print, etc) Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague) University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc) Contacted by a Recruiter Career or Job Fair Internship Interviewed for different position Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc) Other (not listed above)
Required Question