Job Description

• High School diploma or GED; AND
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• At least one year working with youth
• One year of college level coursework in the area of corrections, law enforcement, law and justice, police science or social services related to correctional rehabilitation from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education.
• Experience working in therapeutic detention, residential treatment, or closely related field

• Submit a copy of their State employment driving record abstract to verify their eligibility to drive for Kitsap County.
• Pass a comprehensive background investigation/criminal background check which includes fingerprinting through law enforcement agencies.
• Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, in a multi-phase testing process. These tests include polygraph, psychological exam, and a pre-employment physical.

• Complete Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogens training and receive Hepatitis B vaccine or sign a waiver.
• Complete a Tuberculosis Test (and yearly thereafter).
• Possess and submit a copy of a valid and current CPR/First Aid Certificate.

• Complete the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Academy

• Category 1: Driver operates County-owned vehicle.

• The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which includes fingerprinting.
  • Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/ffa/disqualifying-list-crimes-and-negative-actions

• The duties in this position are performed in a secured 24 hours/day, 7 day/week juvenile detention facility, occasionally escorting detainees to court or to appointments. Occasionally work will be performed in an office setting.
• Employees in this department are considered essential employees and must report to work regardless of inclement weather or other conditions.
• Driving a vehicle and exposure to the hazards associated with all weather conditions and traffic will be occasionally required.
• Must have sufficient strength and flexibility for activities involving running, jumping, balancing, climbing, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, twisting, crouching, reaching, lifting, carrying, dragging, throwing, pushing/pulling in order to physically subdue and restrain detainees in a variety of volatile, possibly dangerous situations.
• Adequate vision to observe the behavior of detainees and assess the safety and security of the facility.
• Adequate hearing to monitor all radio communications for safety and security of the facility, workers, and incarcerated youth.
• Repetitive motions when manually completing required logs/reports.
• Speaking/talking when communicating with juvenile detainees.
• Exertion of force of up to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

• Subject to exposure to physical hazards such as: restricted work areas or blood and body fluids requiring the use of safe biohazard and blood borne pathogen prevention methods.
• Exposed to potentially violent or hostile individuals in volatile and dangerous situations within the facility which require sufficient strength and flexibility to physically restrain a juvenile weighing over 100 pounds.

• Maintain safety of the pod on assigned shift; assure security procedures are followed; screen approved visitors.
  
• Provide supportive encouragement and guidance to youth, utilizing opportunities afforded during direct supervision of pod assignments, and offer instruction, advice and assistance.
  
• Assist juveniles in cultivating appropriate social, behavioral, and interpersonal skills and attitudes useful in community living; lead recreational activities and give instruction in games.
  
• Monitor activities of daily living of juveniles; search quarters and new admissions for contraband and hazardous items; escort juveniles to areas of the building.
  
• Utilize ACCESS, JIS/JCS, and ODYSSEY to create records of admission and release from detention.
  
• Utilize web-based case management system (Rite Track) for each juvenile admitted to the facility; maintain shift records of activities of juveniles in the web-based case management system.
  
• Observe and record behavior; physically control disturbed juveniles; respond to emergency situations; make regular security checks on rooms and facilities; discipline juveniles for rule infraction.
  
• Maintain orderly appearance of assigned area; launder clothing and bedding utilizing hazardous waste protocol if needed; dispense health and grooming items.
  
• Assist the arresting law enforcement officer or intake officer in admitting or releasing juveniles from the facility.
  
• Collect data on juveniles to compile social history; provide data for use in diagnosis and Court reports; participate with the supervisor in preparing diagnostic/behavioral reports.
  
• Central control and lead post pod position includes responsibility for all internal movement, control and security; monitoring of all two-way radio communications and all camera and security systems.
  
• Respond to inquiries within scope of knowledge or transfer inquiries to supervisor.
  

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• Classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Covered under a collective bargaining agreement with the Juvenile Detention Officer's Guild. Guild membership is optional. Employees choosing to join the Guild will pay dues through payroll deduction.
• Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• This recruitment is being used to fill current openings for full-time and on-call positions, and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
• Work hours will vary, depending on assigned shift.