EWING - The New Jersey
Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC)
recently honored Mark Roberts
as one of five 2005 Correction
Officer of the Year recipients.
Senior Correction Officer (SCO)
Roberts was cited for his professionalism
and dedication.
SCO Roberts began his employment
with the JJC in October 2000 at
the Johnstone Campus in Bordentown.
In October 2002, Roberts was promoted
to Senior Correction Officer.
SCO Roberts is currently assigned
to the Juvenile Female Secure
Care and Intake Facility, also
in Bordentown. He is a former
member of the Arizona Department
of Corrections.
SCO
Roberts says, ”I came to
the New Jersey Juvenile Justice
Commission to be a positive influence
on the life of incarcerated youth.”
“Through
his professionalism on the job
and his commitment to his community,
Senior Correction Officer Mark
Roberts has proven to be a role
model and mentor for the juvenile
residents in JJC facilities as
well for young people in his community,"
said Howard L. Beyer, Executive
Director of the Juvenile Justice
Commission. "The JJC is committed
to realizing the potential of
the youth in its care and helping
them change the direction of their
futures. Our dedicated and experienced
correction officers play a critical
role in fulfilling this mission."
The Juvenile Justice Commission
employs approximately 500 highly
trained law enforcement officers.
Each officer must complete an
intensive training course at the
JJC's Training Academy, which
not only includes physical training,
CPR and written exercises, but
teaches officers to communicate
with youth and instructs staff
on techniques to diffuse tense
situations.
This award is bestowed annually
upon one officer from each of
the five secure juvenile facilities
operated by the JJC. Recipients
of this award are selected based
on outstanding job performance,
exemplary work records, and service
to their communities.
The award is given in conjunction
with a proclamation issued by
New Jersey Acting Governor Richard
J. Codey declaring the week of
May 2-6 as "Correctional
Officer Appreciation Week."
The proclamation recognizes the
men and women who uphold justice
and keep New Jersey's communities
safe through their dedication
and experience.
For
more information please visit
www.njjjc.org.
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