JUVENILE DETENTION OFC/NON-REG

$26 - $30/Yr

Thurston County, WA - Tumwater, WA

Tumwater, WA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Thurston County Superior Court is recruiting for an Extra Help Juvenile Detention Officer. As a Juvenile Detention Officer, you will supervise, monitor, and provide care for juvenile offenders and other court involved youth confined in a secure confinement facility, and in detention sponsored programs outside of detention. You will provide direction of juvenile activities; monitor compliance with court-ordered conditions of juvenile detention; record observations of juveniles for input to probation counselors and other individuals and agencies working with court involved youth.

Responsibilities

• Operate the electronic security system and operate walk-through magnetometer screening devices.
• Conduct intake and release procedures with juvenile detainees, critical need assessment of juvenile detainees, and safety/security classifications.
• Instruct juveniles and family members on the procedures and regulations of the facility admonitors visiting hours.
• Prepare detainees for detention school programs and provides transportation services.
• Provide emotional support to juveniles; make recommendations to probation counselors or appropriate medical professionals.
• Document incidents; recommends and directs the use of sanctions and behavior modification techniques in response to and for redirecting inappropriate behaviors.
• When authorized, conduct use of physical force within the detention facility, and assists as necessary in the restraint and movement of combative detainees.
• Performs immediate basic first aid as required. As medically prescribed, supervises distribution of medications to juveniles.
• Readies juveniles for court appearances.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Detention employees will successfully complete a training program in Proper Use Nonphysical Force (Defensive Tactics) once each year.
• Must pass a background investigation through provided identification and fingerprints; including but not limited to driving record, work history, education, and criminal history.
• Must possess, or obtain upon hire, a valid First Aid and CPR Card.
• Must have and maintain a valid Washington State Driver's License.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a criminal justice, psychology, or other closely related field is highly desirable.
• Previous experience working with troubled youth.
• Specialized education and/or training in providing social skills training geared toward youth learning styles.
• Positive attitude.

Benefits

• This position is represented by a Union.
• Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Not eligible for benefits, unless mandated by law.