Juvenile Corrections Officer I / II

Skagit County; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Skagit County seeks Juvenile Corrections Officer I/II to maintain security and the welfare of juvenile detainees. Responsibilities include admissions processing, daily logs, meal service, and educational programming. The role progresses from I to II with demonstrated experience and evaluations.

Offers step-based salary ranges and opportunities for advancement within the Teamsters salary schedule. Requires a high school diploma or GED and physical ability testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to restrain juveniles physically and communicate effectively.
• Proficiency with standard office computer systems and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Process admissions including screening, inventory, and fingerprinting.
• Maintain facility security and monitor detainees.
• Provide meals, supplies, and educational programming.
• Maintain daily logs and detainee files.
• Transport detainees as required and supervise programs.

Skills

Physical restraint

Effective communication

Recordkeeping

Security procedures

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office computer systems

Job description

The Juvenile Corrections Officers I / II maintain the physical security of the facility and the health and welfare of all juvenile detainees. They also address the physical needs of detainees which may include meal preparation and the distribution of equipment and hygiene supplies. Additionally, they maintain the cleanliness of the facility and provide educational programming to detainees.

This is a Progression Promotion position in which Juvenile Corrections Officer I’s may be promoted to Juvenile Corrections Officer II’s, by recommendation from the Detention Manager, serving a period of at least three years as a Juvenile Corrections Officer I, and having a current, acceptable performance evaluation.

External candidates may be hired as a Juvenile Corrections Officer II if they meet the minimum requirements of the position and if the department is currently hiring for a Juvenile Corrections Officer II.

• Salary upon hire is step 1 through 3 depending on qualifications.
  • Juvenile Corrections Officer I - ($30.44/hr. - $32.59/hr.)
  • Juvenile Corrections Officer II - ($32.59/hr. - $34.95/hr.)
• Progressive increases are based on years of service with Skagit County, up to 8 total steps:
  • The Juvenile Corrections Officer I is range 13 of the Teamsters Juvenile Corrections salary schedule, top step ($38.73/hr.)
  • The Juvenile Corrections Officer II is range 14 of the Teamsters Juvenile Corrections salary schedule, top step ($41.48/hr.)

• Processes all admissions to Detention, which includes obtaining legal screening criteria, property inventory, medical/mental health screening, frisk and/or strip searches, fingerprinting and photographing.

• Maintains security within the facility.

• Monitors all detainees.

• Attends to the physical and emotional needs of all detainees.

• Implements the Detention behavioral point/level system.

• Ensures the serving of one meal per shift and maintains the cleanliness of the facility.

• Answers, screens and directs phone contacts.

• Transports detainees as required (Court, doctor's appointments, other institutions, etc.).

• Maintains accurate records, including a daily log and individual detainee files.

• Processes all releases from Detention.

• Juvenile Corrections Officer II will provide monthly educational programming to detainees

Other Job Functions:

• Ordering, stocking and inventorying supplies.

• Food services duties which may include cooking and baking.

• Be available for flexible scheduling as facility needs dictate.

• Participate in special training in the areas of suicide prevention, defense tactics and emergency procedures.

• Provide supervision and oversight for facility programs, volunteers and visitors and control for contraband.

• May be tasked with performing related duties. Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the position description, but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s classification of work.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical path to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

Juvenile Corrections Officer I

Will be required to attend the Juvenile Services Academy (80 hours) as a condition of continuing employment. Academy requires physical ability pre-test components including: push-ups, sit-ups, and squat thrusts — in a set order, with minimum reps of 10, 12, and 15 respectively. (WAC 139.10.212)

Juvenile Corrections Officer II

• Passed the WACJTC Academy
• Passed the Staff Proficiency Test
• Have 3 years of Juvenile Corrections Experience
• Instructor experience preferred

REQUIRES KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Practices and procedures of the Juvenile Justice system and related methods.
• Requirements for effective assessment, treatment, referral, care, and custody of juveniles
• Regulations and requirements of local, State and federal programs addressing Juvenile Justice issues.
• Youth intervention and prevention programming and practices

REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO:

• Physical required to restrain juveniles as necessary.
• Work independently.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Use various office computer systems.
• Use custody techniques and devices including: fingerprinting, handcuffs, leg, torso, and full body restraint equipment.
• Instruct- Provide monthly educational training (Juvenile Corrections Officer II)

LICENSES and/or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Washington State driver's license

• Food Handlers Card

• CPR and First Aid certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed primarily indoors. Occasional exposure to hostile youth in Detention.

Physical Requirements: Works on feet most of the day and may lift up to 50 pounds. Excellent physical health. Successful completion of physical ability test is required for admission to the Washington State Justice Training Commission’s Juvenile Security Academy. Successful completion of the Juvenile Security Worker’s Academy is required as a condition of continued employment.

HAZARDS:

Work is performed primarily indoors. Exposure to hostile youth in Detention.

Skagit County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

It is the policy of Skagit County to follow all federal and state laws to ensure non-discrimination in its employment practices.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employer.