Juvenile Detention Officer Job at Walla Walla County, Walla Walla, WA

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  • Walla Walla County
  • Walla Walla, WA

Job Description

Position Description

Court Services

Position: Juvenile Detention Officer

Salary Range: $23.35/hour to $31.29/hour; Starting Salary DOQ, DOE

Location Court Services

Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week); FLSA Non-Exempt Courthouse Union; Benefits Apply

Open Until Filled

Full Time Benefits Include: • County pays $1,550 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members • Retirement: Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS) • HRA Veba account: Employer contribution may apply • Wellness program • Access to MetLife Pet Insurance • Deferred compensation plans offered • Twelve paid holidays annually • Vacation accrual based on seniority (see Union Contract) • Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0

Visit Walla Walla County Website for detailed benefits information.

Brief Duties and Responsibilities: Works as a team member attending to the physical and emotional needs of youth detained at the Juvenile Justice Center. JDO’s implement the Center’s Behavior Management Program (Status Level System) and provide other therapeutic treatment, as directed. JDO’s maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment within the facility and promote personal responsibility, accountability, self-discipline, and pro-social behavior.

Working Environment/Physical Abilities: The working environment includes activities indoors and outdoors. Physical abilities required for this position are ones typically related to office operations and participation in detention facility operations including bending, reaching, lifting, pulling, pushing, and standing and sitting for extended periods.

Minimum Qualifications: Education And Experience: A Bachelor’s degree is preferred from an accredited college or university. Associate of Arts degree and two (2) years of successful experience in juvenile or adult corrections or related social science field, or a combination of skills, knowledge, and education at management’s discretion.

Licenses And Other Requirements: Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, valid Food Handlers card, and valid First Aid/CPR card. Must pass a comprehensive, in-depth background investigation including psychological and polygraph examinations. Must successfully pass a background check and a driving record check. Must pass Physical Aptitude Test and successfully complete the WA State Criminal Justice Training Center’s Juvenile Security Workers Academy within six (6) months of hire.

Application: Visit the County website at www.co.walla-walla.wa.us to download a copy of the job description, application, and to apply online.

SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND CHECK, DRIVING RECORD CHECK, AND ORAL INTERVIEWS.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT

Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.35 to $31.29 per HOUR

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