Location: Yakima County Juvenile Court
Pay Range: $21.92 - $27.80 per hour (AFSCME-87P Pay Plan, B22 Step 1-13)
Hiring Range: $21.92 - $23.26 per hour (AFSCME-87P Pay Plan, B22 Step 1-4 DOQ)
Closing Date: January 30, 2025
Yakima County Juvenile Court is seeking a Juvenile Corrections Officer I to provide safety and security for staff, the facility, and youth in the Yakima Juvenile Detention Facility. Gender-specific hiring preferences may apply to facilitate safer booking processes and same-gender pat-down searches while maintaining standards of sexual privacy.
This position requires flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, in a 24-hour locked-down facility.
Key Responsibilities:
-Ensure the safety and security of staff, detainees, and the facility.
-Monitor detainee behavior and enforce facility rules.
-Conduct same-gender pat-down searches during the booking process.
-Respond to emergencies and maintain order within the facility.
-Participate in team discussions and contribute to detainee rehabilitation efforts.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education & Experience
High School Diploma or GED OR Any combination of work experience, volunteer work, education, or family rearing that demonstrates the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.
Requirements:
-Must be at least 21 years of age.
-Valid Washington State Driver’s License at the time of employment.
-Must pass a Physical Ability Test (PAT) administered by the Department. Requirements can be found at Physical Ability Test Standards.
-Successful completion of a criminal background investigation, fingerprinting, polygraph examination, and general employment verification.
-Tuberculosis testing and a Washington State Food Handler’s Permit at the time of employment.
-Washington State Basic First Aid and CPR certification within two months of employment.
-Ability to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Conversational proficiency in Spanish as spoken in the Yakima County area.
-Experience working in detention or corrections.
-Education in a related field.
-Certification in Red Cross Basic First Aid with CPR (may substitute for WA State First Aid and CPR training).
-Successful completion of the Juvenile Corrections Personnel Academy administered by the Washington State -Criminal Justice Training Commission within six months of hire.
Why Join Us?
This is a rewarding opportunity to play a critical role in maintaining safety and order while positively impacting the lives of youth. Join a dedicated team working to promote security and rehabilitation in Yakima County.
How to Apply:
- Apply on our county website: https://yakimacounty.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/YakimaCountyWA/details/Juvenile-Corrections-Officer-IR2481
- Submit your application before January 30, 2025.
Yakima County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
