DYS Employment
The Alabama Department Youth Services (DYS) thanks you for your interest in seeking employment opportunities with us. At DYS, we are committed to finding enthusiastic individuals with a passion for helping our students become law abiding, productive members of society. If you believe a career in juvenile justice is in your future, we may have several opportunities for you to consider.
DYS Job openings
Youth Services Aide (60801)
Salary: $34,048.80 -$45,758.40
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NOW HIRING BY DIRECT APPOINTMENT
JOB INFORMATION
The Youth Services Aide is a permanent full-time position with the Department of Youth Services. This position is located at various facilities throughout the state. This is non-professional work involving the supervision, observation, security, and rehabilitation of youth in a group living situation. No examination is required. No employment register is maintained. Applicants meeting the qualifications below may apply directly to the Department of Youth Services or to the State Personnel Department to be placed on the direct appointment list for Youth Services Aide. Employees in this class assist students in social interaction adjustment and are responsible for the safety, care, and custody of students.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
• High school diploma or GED
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
According to Act 85-681 of the Alabama Legislature, you may not be hired if you have been convicted of the following crimes: murder, rape in the first degree, kidnapping in the first degree, assault in the first degree, arson in the first degree, or a crime dealing with abuse of children. You will be subject to a criminal background check before you are hired.
BENEFITS
• Health/Dental Insurance (Single Coverage)
• Optional Family Coverage (Health/Dental)
• Accrue Thirteen Annual Leave Days per Year
• Accrue Thirteen Sick Days per Year
• Thirteen Paid Holidays per Year
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Employee Benefit Plans
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plans
NOTES
• Employees in this class may work day, evening, or night shifts and/or weekends including holidays.
• As part of the application process, you will be required to TOUR the campus facility and participate in an on-site ORIENTATION program.
EXAMINATION
No examination is required. This is a direct appointment position that does not require testing or being placed on a register.
Mt. Meigs and Autauga Campuses
To be considered for employment at the Mt. Meigs or Autauga Campuses, applicants must attend an orientation see below for upcoming events.
Vacca Campus
To be considered for employment at the Vacca Campuses, applicants must attend an orientation see below for upcoming events.
Applications may be obtained from Alabama State Personnel, downloaded from the Alabama State Personnel Website, or obtained at the campus personnel office.
Youth Services Senior Aide (60805)
Salary: $35,793.60-$48,048.00
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JOB INFORMATION
The Youth Services Senior Aide is a permanent full-time position with the Department of Youth Services. This position is located at various facilities throughout the state. This is beginning level professional work concerned with the supervision and social development of delinquent youth. Employees in this class assist students in social interaction adjustment and are responsible for the safety, care, and custody of students.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
• Graduation from an accredited* four-year college or university with a degree in a social or behavioral science.
BENEFITS
• Health/Dental Insurance (Single Coverage)
• Optional Family Coverage (Health/Dental)
• Accrue Thirteen Annual Leave Days per Year
• Accrue Thirteen Sick Days per Year
• Thirteen Paid Holidays per Year
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Employee Benefit Plans
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plans
NOTES
During the examination, applicants may use a small battery-operated or solar-powered calculator that performs basic functions.
EXAMINATION
• Open-Competitive to all applicants
• Written Multiple Choice Exam
• The How to Prepare Guide for this examination is available on our website listed below. Please contact State Personnel if you wish to have a guide mailed to you.
Youth Services Security Officer (60609)
Salary: $35,793.60-$51,727.20
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JOB INFORMATION
The Youth Services Security Officer is a permanent full-time position with the Department of Youth Services. This position is located at various facilities throughout the state. This is responsible security work at a state institution for delinquent youth. Employees in this class maintain order and control of youth in the facilities and visitors of the Department of Youth Services.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience working in law enforcement or working with delinquent youth.
• You must have a valid Alabama driver’s license in order to transport students to other DYS facilities, court, medical facilities, etc., and to patrol the campus.
BENEFITS
• Health/Dental Insurance (Single Coverage)
• Optional Family Coverage (Health/Dental)
• Accrue Thirteen Annual Leave Days per Year
• Accrue Thirteen Sick Days per Year
• Thirteen Paid Holidays per Year
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Employee Benefit Plans
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plans
NOTES
During the examination, applicants may use a small battery-operated or solar-powered calculator that performs basic functions.
EXAMINATION
• Open-Competitive to all applicants
• Task Checklist Questionnaire
Security Guard I (60611)
Salary: $26,623.20- $44,664.00
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JOB INFORMATION
The Security Guard I is a permanent full-time position used by various agencies throughout the state. This is responsible security work in protecting state property and merchandise and maintaining the security of state buildings, grounds, and institutions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
• High school diploma or GED.
• Applicants must possess a valid Alabama driver license.
• All applicants must fill out the questionnaire on the back of the announcement in order to be evaluated and placed on the employment register. Please attach and return the questionnaire with your application.
• Employees in the classification may be required to work day and night shifts, weekends, holidays, and in all weather conditions.
BENEFITS
• Health/Dental Insurance (Single Coverage)
• Optional Family Coverage (Health/Dental)
• Accrue Thirteen Annual Leave Days per Year
• Accrue Thirteen Sick Days per Year
• Thirteen Paid Holidays per Year • Retirement Plan
• Flexible Employee Benefit Plans
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plans
NOTES
• Open-Competitive to all applicants.
• An Evaluation of Training and Experience (T&E) as shown on the application and responses to the questionnaire on the reverse side of the announcement will comprise 100% of the final score for the open-competitive register.
EXAMINATION
• Complete an Application for Examination Form available at the link below, the below address, or any Alabama Career Center Office.
• Apply by mail or by fax.
• Applications will be accepted until further notice. The State Personnel Department is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to mail service or faxing malfunctions.
Youth Services Team Coordinator (60808)
Salary: $37,612.80-$54,290.40
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JOB INFORMATION
The Youth Services Team Coordinator (Child Care Option) is a permanent, full-time position with the Department of Youth Services. Positions are statewide, in various locations throughout Alabama. This is supervisory professional work concerned with the social development and rehabilitation of delinquent youth. Employees in this class supervise assigned staff responsible for assisting youth in social interaction adjustment, for controlling and maintaining custody of youth, and planning and implementing programing to enhance residential and rehabilitative goals.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
• Current, permanent status as a Youth Services Aide (60801) or Youth Services Senior Aide (60805). Promotional register only.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Five (5) years of experience involving the supervision, observation, security, and rehabilitation of youth in a group living situation.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited* four-year college or university in psychology, counseling, rehabilitation, sociology, criminal justice, or a related field.
• One (1) year of experience involving the supervision, observation, security, and rehabilitation of youth in a group living situation.
BENEFITS
• Health/Dental Insurance (Single Coverage)
• Optional Family Coverage (Health/Dental)
• Accrue Thirteen Annual Leave Days per Year
• Accrue Thirteen Sick Days per Year
• Thirteen Paid Holidays per Year
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Employee Benefit Plans
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plans
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
• Qualified candidates must possess a valid Alabama driver license.
EXAMINATION
• Open-Competitive to all applicants and promotional to employees in the job classifications listed by state personnel.
• An Evaluation of Training and Experience (T&E) as shown on the application will comprise 95% of the applicant’s overall grade, with the remaining 5% based on the applicant’s performance appraisals for the past three years for the promotional register. The T&E will comprise 100% of the final score for the open-competitive register.
Youth Services Team Leader (60811)
Salary: $39,484.80-$61,377.60
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JOB INFORMATION
The Youth Services Team Leader is a full-time position with the Department of Youth Services. Positions are located throughout Alabama. This is professional work that includes the supervision of staff and daily oversight of a unit or dormitory in order to provide guidance and supervision of youth in programs of rehabilitation and social development.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited* four-year college or university in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or a related field with two years of experience working directly with juvenile offenders or juvenile delinquents in a correctional setting.
• High school diploma or GED and six years of experience working directly with juvenile offenders or juvenile delinquents in a correctional setting.
• To qualify for the promotional register, individuals must have current, permanent status as a Youth Services Team Coordinator or as a Youth Services Senior Aide and meet the above requirements.
BENEFITS
• Health/Dental Insurance (Single Coverage)
• Optional Family Coverage (Health/Dental)
• Accrue Thirteen Annual Leave Days per Year
• Accrue Thirteen Sick Days per Year
• Thirteen Paid Holidays per Year
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Employee Benefit Plans
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plans
EXAMINATION
• Open-Competitive to all applicants and Promotional to current state employees in one of the classifications listed in the minimum requirement section.
• An Evaluation of Training and Experience (T&E) as shown on the application will comprise 95% of the applicant’s final score for the promotional register, with the remaining 5% being based on the average of the applicant’s service ratings for the last three years. Scores from the evaluation will comprise 100% of the final score for the open competitive register.
Youth Services Specialist (60820)
Salary: $38,541.60 -$71,083.20
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JOB INFORMATION
The Youth Services Specialist is a permanent full-time position with the Department of Youth Services. Positions are statewide, in various locations throughout Alabama. This is professional work providing support services in specific areas of management within the state youth service agency. Employees in this class provide special staff support services to the custody, care, treatment, and rehabilitation of youth.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited* four-year college or university in juvenile justice, behavioral science, social work, or a closely related field plus
• Two years of professional level experience in juvenile corrections. This includes work as a counselor, treatment specialist, case manager, probation officer, or similar level work in juvenile corrections.
BENEFITS
• Health/Dental Insurance (Single Coverage)
• Optional Family Coverage (Health/Dental)
• Accrue Thirteen Annual Leave Days per Year
• Accrue Thirteen Sick Days per Year
• Thirteen Paid Holidays per Year
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Employee Benefit Plans
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plans
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of a valid Alabama driver’s license at the time of appointment.
EXAMINATION
• Open-Competitive to all applicants.
• An Evaluation of Training and Experience (T&E) as shown on the application will comprise 100% of the final score for the open-competitive register.
Youth Services Program Specialist (60822)
Salary: $46,900.80 – $78,549.60
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JOB INFORMATION
The Youth Services Program Specialist is a permanent, full-time position with the Department of Youth Services. Positions are located throughout the state. Employees in this class provide administrative oversight, evaluation, and technical assistance to community-based programs, services, and treatment providers in assigned region.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited* four-year college or university in juvenile justice, behavioral science, social work, or closely related field.
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in providing residential care services, case management, specialized programming, or administrative and/or programmatic monitoring services to court adjudicated delinquent youth in an institutional or community-based setting.
BENEFITS
• Health/Dental Insurance (Single Coverage)
• Optional Family Coverage (Health/Dental)
• Accrue Thirteen Annual Leave Days per Year
• Accrue Thirteen Sick Days per Year
• Thirteen Paid Holidays per Year
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Employee Benefit Plans
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plans
NOTES
A Master’s degree from an accredited* college or university in one of the listed majors will substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Applicants must have a valid Alabama driver license.
• Applicants must submit an official college transcript for each accredited* post-secondary academic institution attended. Photocopies of transcripts, faxed transcripts, and/or information obtained from the internet will NOT be accepted. Official transcripts which have been submitted for any state job after January 2, 2012, will remain on file in our system and will not need to be resubmitted. You may call to verify.
EXAMINATION
• Open-Competitive to all applicants.
• An evaluation of Training and Experience (T&E) as shown on the application will comprise 100% of the final score for the open-competitive register.
How to Apply?
YOUTH SERVICES AIDE
Applications may be obtained from Alabama State Personnel, downloaded from the Alabama State Personnel Website, or obtained at the campus personnel office. No interviews will be scheduled if there are no vacancies and not all applicants will be interviewed.
Mt. Meigs Campus
1000 Industrial School Road
Montgomery, AL 36057
1-(334) 215-3800
Vacca Campus
8950 Roebuck Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35206
1-(205) 838-4900
ALL OTHER POSITIONS
Complete an APPLICATION for Examination Form available at STATE ALABAMA PERSONNEL DEPT., the below address, or any Alabama Career Center Office, which will be accepted until further notice. The State Personnel Department is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to mail service or faxing malfunctions.
State of Alabama Personnel Dept.
64 North Union Street
Montgomery, AL 36130-4100
Phone: (334) 242-3389
Fax: (334) 242-1110
State Benefits
Health Insurance
The State of Alabama provides health (including dental) insurance for employees through Blue Cross/ Blue Shield. Dependent coverage is available and will vary depending on the type of insurance selected, which can be payroll deducted. Additional optional programs, like the flexible benefit plan, is available to save on health costs. The Flexible Benefits Plan allows employees to join a Dependent Care Reimbursement Account and/or a Health Care Reimbursement Account. Money for these accounts is paid through payroll deductions before state and federal taxes are applied. Deductions are made in 24 equal installments throughout the calendar year. Details may be obtained from the Payroll Clerk in Human Resources. These programs are administered by the State Employees Insurance Board.
retirement
Full time employees participate in a defined benefit (retirement) plan based on their salary.
Tier 1 Regular Members:
Employees hired before January 1, 2013, contribute 7.5% earnable compensation to the TRS. They are eligible to retire after 25 years of service credit at any age or at age 60 with at least 10 years of credit service.
Tier 2 Regular Members:
Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, contribute 6.0% of earnable compensation to the TRS and are eligible to retire at age 62 with at least 10 years of service credit.
There are other payroll deductible retirement/deferred compensation programs employees can participate in as well. State employees are paid up to 480 hours (60 days) of annual leave when leaving state service and are paid for one-half of accrued sick leave (up to 600 hours) upon retirement.
Holiday / Leave
Employees earn annual leave at the rate of four hours and twenty minutes (4.20) per pay period initially. It increases every five years up to a maximum earned per pay period of nine hours and forty-five minutes (9.45). Sick leave is unchanging and is earned at the rate of four hours and twenty minutes (4.20) per pay period. We offer thirteen (13) paid holidays per year – twelve regular holidays plus one personal day to be taken at your discretion (except Baldwin and Mobile counties who receive Mardi Gras Day) as a paid holiday.
Other benefits
After five (5) years of service, employees are eligible for a longevity bonus to be paid each December. The amount starts at $600 and increases every five (5) years to a maximum of $1,000. Employees are also eligible to join institutions like the State Employees Credit Union and the Alabama State Employees Association.