Sign In
Skip to content

Join DJJ

Apply Today

Ever considered making a meaningful difference in Alaska's youth, families, and communities?


Who We Are

DJJ is a remarkable place to build your career! Explore the exciting aspects of joining our team:

  • Empowering Youth, Preventing Crime: Our team's core mission is empowering young individuals to proactively prevent crime.
  • Leading by Example: We inspire positive values and behaviors in youth through our own actions and interactions.
  • Fostering Connections: Our staff forms enduring coaching relationships with young individuals and their families.
  • Nurturing Environment: We're dedicated to creating a supportive space for every young person's growth and success.
  • Job Openings and Benefits: If you're motivated to make a positive impact in our communities, explore our job openings and attractive benefits package.

At DJJ, we wholeheartedly believe in unlocking every individual's potential with the right support and empathy. Our team is driven by this belief, collaborating to empower youth in preventing crime.

Our approach involves leading by example, imparting values and fairness to youth. We're committed to instilling kindness, resilience, and positivity, even when facing challenges.

Recognizing the significance of building strong bonds, our staff forges lasting connections with the youth they serve. We also emphasize setting boundaries and guiding youth in doing the same. Together, we foster a nurturing environment where every young person can flourish.

Benefits

We provide outstanding benefits, including:

  • Paid Leave & More: Accumulate personal leave days (up to 22+ days/year for JJC and JPO roles), eleven paid holidays annually, and access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Gym Discounts: Enjoy reduced rates at various fitness centers across multiple state locations (details on the gym listing page).

Explore Comprehensive Insurance Benefits:

  • Health Coverage: Includes employer contributions towards medical, vision, and dental plans, with distinct employee groups catered to by Union health trusts and AlaskaCare Benefits.
  • Life Insurance: Benefit from employer-paid Basic Life insurance, with the option for additional coverage, varying by Bargaining Unit.

Discover Robust Retirement Benefits:

  • Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS).
  • For new employees, a matching employer contribution to a defined contribution program.
  • For current employees, an employer contribution to either a defined benefit or defined contribution program.
  • Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan as an alternative to Social Security contributions.
  • Opportunity to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program with diverse investment options. For more detailed information, visit the Alaska Department of Administration – Division of Retirement and Benefits.

Ready to seize opportunities with us? Explore how you can join our dynamic team!

We're Hiring! Search for Juvenile Justice positions on Workplace Alaska!
Search for open Juvenile Justice positions on Workplace Alaska today!