Juvenile Corrections Officer

Clallam Transit System; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

Life & disability insurance

Wellness program

Transit pass

Career development

Job summary

Clallam County seeks candidates for a Juvenile Corrections Officer to assist with receipt, booking, custody and care of youths under court jurisdiction, following established policies and procedures. The role requires a high school diploma or GED; an AA degree is preferred.

Training may be provided to learn Youth Services Center operations, with initial guidance and progressive independence as proficiency develops.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AA degree preferred (or combination of training/experience satisfactory to Director of Juvenile Services).
• Ability to obtain Washington State Juvenile Corrections Personnel Academy Certification within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Handle receipt, booking, custody and care of juveniles under Court jurisdiction according to policies and procedures.
• Maintain fair treatment and proper inmate discipline at the Youth Services Center.
• Work under close initial direction until proficient, then perform duties conscientiously and independently.

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA degree in related field preferred

Job description

Summary

Clallam County is seeking candidates for a position as a Juvenile Corrections Officer. This position performs all assigned activities in the receipt, booking, custody and care of juveniles under jurisdiction of the Court in accordance with established policies and procedures, while assuring the fair and reasonable treatment of inmates and maintenance of proper discipline. Individuals in this classification will normally be those who have no previous juvenile detention experience, or their level of capability is unknown, and will be considered in training to learn specific policies, procedures and operating practices of the Youth Services Center. Work is performed under close initial direction of employee of higher classification until proficiency has been demonstrated. Individuals assigned to this classification are normally assigned to a designated shift but may be called out at any time to respond to abnormal facility incidents or situations, and are expected to perform conscientiously, proficiently and independently any and all activities related to operation of the Youth Services Center.

Education/Training

High school diploma or GED Certificate required. AA degree in related field preferred (combination of training or experience satisfactory to the Director of Juvenile Services may be substituted for the AA degree); Ability to obtain Washington State Juvenile Corrections Personnel Academy Certification within six (6) months from date of employment as Juvenile Detention Officer.

County Paid Benefits Include

• Medical - Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental - Delta Dental of Washington
• Vision - Northwest Benefit Network
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• HRA Veba (select positions)
• Life and disability insurance (select positions)
• Wellness Benefit Program
• Infant at Work Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Transportation Program/Transit Pass
• Training and Career Development Program

Retirement

• Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.
• Sheriff's Office Employees are covered under LEOFF2 and PSERS.

Deferred Compensation

• Deferred Compensation Program 457(b) - Tax Deferred Savings Program
• Deferred Compensation Program 401(a) - Tax Deferred Savings Program

Vacation

Generous Vacation and Paid Sick Leave

• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Presidents' Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • day following Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day
• 4 Personal Days (32 hours floating holiday)
• Employment Vacation Donation Program
• Vacation Leave Accrual (Unless otherwise provided by contract, all regular full-time employees shall accrue vacation leave monthly based upon the following schedule):
• • 0-48 months = 8 hours per month
  • 49-108 months = 10 hours per month
  • 109-168 months = 12 hours per month
  • 169-204 months = 14 hours per month
  • Over 204 months = 16.67 hours per month

Sick Leave

• Full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 8 hours per month. Eligibility for use of sick leave is established after one month of continuous employment.
• Part-time employee's benefit contributions and leave accruals are prorated.

NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Clallam County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Please contact Human Resources at 360.417.2402 if further clarification is needed.