Youth Correctional Counselor Careers

At the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, we're committed to providing quality treatment to our juvenile offenders. Youth Correctional Counselors earn up to $6,743 per month, and receive a generous benefits and retirement package.

To learn more about our exciting employment opportunities, please read the material on this web site, print out our Juvenile Justice brochure, and read the job bulletin below.

To read the full job specifications, click this link.

Minimum Requirements:
US Citizenship (or applied)
21 years old
Bachelor's Degree from a U.S. accredited college
(or 2 year degree and related experience)
Good physical condition
No felony convictions
Eligible to own/possess a firearm

Desirable Qualifications:
Completion of criminal justice coursework
Posession of Penal Code 832 (POST) Certifications
Experience supervising other employees
Service in the United States military

Experience as a:
Social Worker, Military Police Officer, Non-sworn Correctional Officer, Peace Officer, Fire Fighter

Important:
Learn more about the significance of your Scoring Category Worksheet score on your application.