Juvenile Corrections Officer

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Note: Current Employees must use the Workday Dashboard career section to apply for this position. Employee Type: Regular Department: Juvenile Salary: $50,502.40 - $70,366.40 Annually / $4,208.53 - $5,863.87 Monthly / $24.28 - $33.83 Hourly Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Overtime Eligibile: Yes Job Posting Date Range: 05/26/2026 - Until Filled * * *IMPORTANT INFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONS* * * SPOKANE COUNTY JUVENILE COURT DEAR APPLICANT: Thank you for considering the Spokane County Juvenile Court as a potential employer. Juvenile Court employees are directly responsible for the supervision and/or care of youth under the age of eighteen. As such, applicants undergo an extensive application and selection process as well as a thorough background investigation. The effectiveness of the Juvenile Court is directly related to the quality of personnel employed by the Court and the level of public trust in those personnel. As a result, the following extensive application process is designed to elicit information to assist us in determining your character, suitability, and competence for the position for which you have applied. Failure to complete the entire application, whether intentionally or unintentionally, will result in your removal from consideration. In addition, the background investigation may include, but is not limited to: an interview(s); employer reference checks; polygraph test; criminal and driving records. Failure of any portion of the background investigation will be "cause" for removal from consideration. Upon completion of the background investigation, each candidate's suitability is reviewed by Juvenile Court Administration. The polygraph test is conducted using the information you have submitted and the Integrity Standards for Juvenile Court. Thank you for your interest in Spokane County Juvenile Court. Job Summary: The position allocated to this class is an entry-level position responsible for the health and welfare, safety and security of juveniles detained at the Juvenile Detention Center. Duties include supervising, monitoring, and providing care for juvenile offenders and other court-involved youth in a confined, 24-hour maximum security facility. Work is assigned, scheduled and evaluated under the general direction of Detention Shift Supervisors and in conjunction with the Juvenile Court Management team. Job Description: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Serves as a positive role model for juveniles detained at the center. Leads group and individual discussions; teaches classes to encourage law abiding behavior; reports on behavior of youth; and works in coordination with Probation staff, Medical and Treatment staff, Teachers, Community Agencies, Judges, Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys. Searches (pat downs and strip) and removes personal property. Reviews social files and gathers information to establish criteria for admittance or release from detention; and completes the appropriate forms. Contacts parents, guardians, caseworker, probation counselor or parole counselor; and consults with supervisor on releases and shift problems. Provides orientation on facility rules and regulations. Provides for health, safety and recreation needs of juveniles in the Juvenile Detention Facility. Checks security of building, doors and windows; and maintains the safety and security of juveniles while detained. Oversees youth movement, including meals, showers, room clean up, school, physical training and recreational activities while maintaining safety and security for youth and staff. Provides positive individual and group supervision of juveniles participating in programming and attending to their needs. Escorts youth to and from court while providing security in court. Follows medical orders when dispensing medication to juvenile offenders. Speaks with and de-escalates youth in crisis while maintaining safety and security; intervenes in emergency or crisis situations; and uses physical restraint as necessary to restore order. Maintains and submits written documentation of all incidents concerning youth. Performs janitorial and maintenance tasks related to maintaining physical condition of building; and performs laundry duties. Performs admission and release functions; and maintains records. Serves and occasionally prepares meals; and orders kitchen food and cleaning supplies. Performs other related duties as required/assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or GED equivalent. One (1) year working in adult corrections or with youth in a setting such as detention, probation/parole, residential care, recreation, education, community center, institutional, counseling, or a related area required. Must possess and maintain a valid Washington Driver's License. Applicants selected for Juvenile Corrections Officer positions will be required to successfully complete the two (2) week Washington State Criminal justice Training Commission Corrections Officer Academy within the first six (6) month