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ensures the safety and security of young offenders in a correctional facility, supervising their activities, enforcing rules, and providing support and guidance, while also maintaining accurate records and reporting incidents.

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High School Diploma/GED

Pass background check

Pass physical and psychological check

Some facilities preferring or requiring a college degree or experience working with youth.

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a Juvenile Correctional Officer in Virginia typically earns an average annual salary of around $45,691, with top earners potentially reaching $59,485.

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The job outlook for juvenile correctional officers is projected to decline, though the need to replace retiring workers will still create openings.

the overall employment for correctional officers and bailiffs is expected to decline by 6% from 2023 to 2033, about 31,000 openings are projected each year.

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They play a crucial role in the rehabilitation of young offenders

They often work in group homes

They may monitor offenders in court