Juvenile Detention Officer 1 - Day and Swing available

Core Daily Responsibilities

• Conducts security checks of the building, inspecting appropriate hallways, doors, windows and recreational areas.
• Identifies residents who indicate self-destructive behavior and provides appropriate intervention.
• Affirms residents' emotional/mental status and makes recommendations regarding the need for further evaluation or attention; investigates and records critical behavioral incidents.
• Makes appropriate corrective measures; controls problem behavior.
• Identifies the need for, plans, implements and supervises various group and recreational activities and programs.
• Utilizes skill building techniques in individual or group interaction with resident

Strategic Responsibilities And Values

• Adaptable, forward-thinking, trauma informed, and compassionate, while maintaining the safety, security, and wellbeing of young people under the jurisdiction of Pierce County Juvenile Court.
• Supports the vision of a safe, connected community where all young people and families are supported and empowered to build on their strengths, so that they can reach their full potential.
• Instills hope in those you serve through creating goals, finding pathways, and believing in the possibility of change.

Qualifications

• Completion of two years of post high school education in the social sciences, corrections, or related field; or two years experience (paid or volunteer) in the guidance, discipline and supervision of delinquent juveniles.
• Additional education or experience may substitute equally for the position requirements.

Supplemental Information To Be Considered For This Opportunity

Please attach the following documents to your online application: College transcripts or college diploma, Other documents which you feel would facilitate this process or assist us in determining your suitability for the position. Examples: job performance evaluations, awards, certificates, decorations, etc.

If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any Work Source location and use their computers.

Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.

Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written and/or oral examinations, performance examinations, and interviews.

Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date.

Please do not contact us regarding the status of your application. You will be contacted once an outcome has been reached.

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from piercecounty.org and/or neogov.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner.

As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend an hour or two entering the required information. It may be helpful to you if you print the announcement, gather the information, then enter the information.

In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce. Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.