Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 2 (JRO2) - Ephrata

State of Washington; Ephrata (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Washington seeks a Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 2 in Ephrata, WA to support counselors on the floor, model pro-social behavior, and ensure a safe environment for youth.

You will mentor JRO1 staff while learning the Juvenile Rehabilitation philosophy and treatment model, with opportunities for career advancement in rehabilitative programming for youth.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience in counseling, criminal justice, juvenile justice, education, psychology, sociology, behavioral health, social service, security, law enforcement, or military.
• Two years of college.
• One year as a Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 1.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Responsibilities

• Document breaches of security, behavioral incidents, wellness checks, and daily activities.
• Perform basic data entry and retrieval functions using an electronic management information system.
• Model pro-social adaptive behavior.
• Recognize and assess problem situations and intervene to maintain safety and security within a staff secure juvenile justice treatment milieu.
• Remain calm and in control during crisis/dangerous situations and intervenes to de-escalate using JR approved methods and techniques.
• Conduct routine and random security duties.
• Awakens residents and supervises completion of facility chores to meet health and hygiene standards.
• Serve and supervise meals, conduct routine and random bed checks, and inspect rooms for cleanliness and contraband.
• Transport/monitor residents during transport.
• Report any issues with security and safety systems and equipment.

Skills

Counseling experience in related field

Criminal justice background

Juvenile justice exposure

Education experience

Psychology background

Sociology background

Behavioral health knowledge

Social services experience

Security knowledge

Law enforcement understanding

Military experience

Education

Two years of college

One year as Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 1

Job description

Description

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and educationally, nurtured by family and community.

Job Class: Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 2 (JRO2)

Location: Ephrata, WA

Closes: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Salary: $69,348 Yearly. The indicated rate does not include a 5% on-site 24/7 facility premium.

The Opportunity

You will assist counselors on the floor, be a role model to our youth residents, intervene if necessary, when conflicts arise, and ultimately, ensure a safe and secure environment for our youth to prosper. You will serve as a director mentor for JRO1 security staff while you learn about the Juvenile Rehabilitation philosophy and treatment model, which will prepare you for a variety of career advancement opportunities as you support rehabilitative programming for our youth.

Some Of What You Will Do

• Document breaches of security, behavioral incidents, wellness checks, and daily activities.
• Perform basic data entry and retrieval functions using an electronic management information system.
• Model pro-social adaptive behavior.
• Recognize and assess problem situations and intervene to maintain safety and security within a staff secure juvenile justice treatment milieu.
• Remain calm and in control during crisis/dangerous situations and intervenes to de-escalate using JR approved methods and techniques.
• Conduct routine and random security duties.
• Awakens residents and supervises completion of facility chores to meet health and hygiene standards.
• Serve and supervise meals, conduct routine and random bed checks, and inspect rooms for cleanliness and contraband.
• Transport/monitor residents during transport.
• Report any issues with security and safety systems and equipment.

Required Qualifications

One year of relevant experience (full-time equivalency) in counseling, criminal justice, juvenile justice, education, psychology, sociology, behavioral health, social service, security, law enforcement, or military (Roles such as: youth group leader, correctional officer, para-educator, loss prevention, investigator or military service).

OR

• Two years of college.

OR

• One year as a Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 1.

AND

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Note: Two years of college will substitute for one year of experience.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• Two or more years of experience in the areas of work such as: social services, youth group activities, security guard, correctional officer, police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work; or a certificate of completion in a basic law enforcement training program approved by the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC); or, a certificate of completion in a police or reserve police academy or military training program.
• Understanding of adolescent development and juvenile rehabilitation practices and principles
• Experience providing cognitive/behavioral therapeutic interventions.
• Competency in relating to clients from diverse backgrounds and cultural groups.
• Knowledge of basic juvenile correctional system, rehabilitation objectives in juvenile institutions, basic interviewing and counseling theories and techniques, basic concepts, fundamentals, and principles of individual and group behaviors, introductory psychology of deviant behavior, and crisis intervention methods and techniques.
• Ability to obtain pertinent information during interviews, assist in rehabilitation of juvenile offenders, apply rules, regulations and procedures, appraise situations, and remain calm and in control in crisis situations and deescalate situations.

Supplemental Information

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our goal to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but is considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22 or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission). If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD form 214, NGB form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

This position requires at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.

This position is in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

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