Juvenile Corrections Officer II

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Position Data:
Juvenile Corrections Officer II-J23-U11-HRegularNon-Exempt (eligible for overtime)
Overview:
Pay Range: $27.44 - $34.80 per hour (AFSCME 87P Pay Plan, B24 Step 1-13)
Hiring Range: $27.44- $29.12 per hour (AFSCME 87P Pay Plan, B24 Step 1-4 DOQ)
Job Closing Date: October 23, 2026
There is one vacancy for an internal Juvenile Corrections Officer II position with the Yakima County Juvenile Detention Facility.
Juvenile Corrections Officers II are responsible for contact with members of other county department staff including the courts, prosecutor attorneys, Department of Assigned Counsel, service providers and the general public.
Serves as a Detention Squad Leader with limited supervisory duties to Juvenile Corrections Officers. Works directly with Shift Supervisor in training staff, to collaborate on new policies/procedures implementation, documents individual and squad incidents during shift, and assumes Detention Supervisor duties when that supervisor is unavailable.
To provide for the safety and security of the staff, facility and youth confined in the Yakima Juvenile Detention Facility. Gender-specific (male or female) hiring preference may apply to fill the Corrections Officer position in order to create a safer booking process of same gender pat-down searches and to comply with conventional standards of sexual privacy.
Benefits included in position:
-Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
-Retirement Benefits
-Paid Vacation
-Paid Holidays
-Paid Sick Leave
Note: This is an AFSCME 87 Unit position.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties:
Works directly with Detention Supervisor, or assumes Supervisory duties when Detention Supervisor is unavailable, in supervising, directing, coaching, training, assigning duties, and overseeing daily operations of Juvenile Corrections Officers and Detention building. Documents and submits end of shift reports, employee &/or juvenile client incident reports, booking reports, probable cause hearing paperwork. Coordinates with outside agencies for juvenile transports, visitation, communication, & during emergencies, and allows or denies juvenile offender bookings.
Provides direct supervision and interaction with juvenile detainees by: verbally resolving conflict between juveniles, identifying, and observing group agitators and gang members. Identifies juvenile groups and gangs to anticipate potential problems. Recognizes behavioral characteristics of a violent offender. Identifies unrest among juveniles. Monitors / logs behavior of juveniles in disciplinary segregation. Uses physical force or manual /chemical restraints on juveniles when required. Monitors/observes incoming juveniles to identify mental / physical condition and requests examination by medical personnel. Monitors / verifies that prescription medication is taken. Observes juveniles to recognize symptoms of drug use / withdrawal and to determine who may be suffering from mental or emotional disorders to maintain facility and personal security.
Provides facility security by: inspecting vehicles / containers entering or leaving the facility. Inspects identification of persons entering / exiting the facility. Verifies the identity of officer and juvenile detainee exiting / entering the facility. Controls entry into the detention area by video and computer monitoring of exits. Physically patrols tiers, cell areas, corridors and other secured areas inside and outside of the facility to ensure building security during non-business hours and to observe juvenile behavior. Maintains key security. Provides limited court room security for in custody children cases. Escorts and provides security for juveniles outside of the facility either by motor vehicle or foot. Performs pat-search and strip searches on juveniles.
Searches clothing /property left for juveniles. Conducts periodic searches of juvenile cells to discover and seize contraband, weapons and processes seized contraband. Takes action to stop / report escapes and security breaches. Conducts head / facility count. Responds to emergency situation according to well established procedures; participates in facility lockdown. Reports unusual or irregular incidents to supervisor.
Utilizes problems solving skills by: investigating and documenting injuries and behavioral patterns of juveniles. Determines when a juvenile crisis or problem should be referred to facility staff. Controls personal feelings against juvenile(s) and staff to encourage proper supervision and to avoid provoked confrontations. Recognizes juvenile efforts to manipulate corrections officers. Counsels juveniles to help resolve problems. Coaches and provides feedback to squad teammates. Prepares and submits all written documentation and reports concerning juvenile population, events, and detention facility functions in accordance with procedure.
Performs general duties such as: inspecting detention facilities for cleanliness, assures sanitary facilities are well maintained in accordance to procedures. Supervises juveniles at school, crafts, exercise, recreation, chores, visitation and telephone calls. Performs general laundry and supervises clean up.
Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Required:
Must Be at least 21 years of age;
Valid WA State Driver’s license at time of employment.
Be determined suitable for the position based on the results of a background security check, fingerprinting, physical ability test, polygraph examination and disclosure pursuant to RCW 43.43.830 and 43.43.834.
Tuberculosis testing and Washington State Food Handler’s Permit required at time of employment. Washington State Basic First Aid training course with CPR required within 2 months of employment.
Must be able to work various shifts in a 24 hour locked down facility, including weekends and holidays
Any combination of work experience, volunteer work, education or family rearing which demonstrates the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.
Successful completion of the Juvenile Corrections Personnel Academy administered by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission is required within six months of initial hire date.
Preferred:
Ability to converse in Spanish as spoken in the geographical area is preferred, but not required.
Experience working in Detention or Corrections, or Education in related field is preferred, but not required.
Equipment Used:
Telephone, Copy machine, Calculator, Radios, Intercom, Main Control Panel, Handcuffs, OC Spray, respirator, Fax Machine, Voice Mail, Computer, Automobile.
Working Conditions: This position is rated as Public Safety: Position performs duties that may require use of physical force on others on a recurring or regular basis, it ensures public safety by use of law enforcement training and skills.
Environment: excessive noise, exposure to weather, pathogen exposure, travel, and may be exposed to hostile/angry individuals, work in locked down facility(s).
Physical Demands: bending, balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, carrying, handling, kneeling, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, reclining, sitting, smelling, standing, walking, fingering, hearing, crouching, talking, and visual acuity.
Intellectual Demands: ability to multitask, confidentiality, ability to work under pressure, ability to articulate and communicate information in conversations, ability to follow written instruction, and ability to follow verbal instruction.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of detention programming, booking procedures, scheduling, assigning duties, group dynamics; youth safety procedures; security and proper use of physical force; discipline techniques; legal rights of youth; child development; cleaning products and equipment to maintain a clean and odorless facility with basic health and safety precautions.
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