Juvenile Detention Worker I (Male) - Kapolei, Oahu

Summary Of Duties

The job duties involve the supervision of juveniles in a detention facility, in groups and individual activities, (1) to assist them in adjusting to detention, and (2) to maintain secure custody for their own or for the community’s protection. The work involves providing constructive and satisfying supervised activities adapted to the special needs of children and youth in confinement. It also involves observing, reporting and consulting on the behavior of the juveniles to screen for the undetected mentally or emotionally ill. A team concept is used involving judges, social workers, other professionals and juvenile detention workers in helping detainees adjust to the facility and providing individual guidance.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Education Requirement: Graduation from high school.

• General Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible work experience that demonstrates the ability to follow instructions, learn and apply work procedures, work effectively with other people, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Special Requirement: Experience and/or training which demonstrates the ability to lead, supervise, or instruct youths to insure a secure and safe environment.

• Substitutions Allowed: Substitution of Education for Experience: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited university will be deemed to have met the General Experience. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited university with a major in social science, education, criminal justice, or other related field will be deemed to have met all of the requirements. Education in a baccalaureate program from an accredited university with a major in social science, education, criminal justice, or other related field may be substituted for the General Experience and Special Requirement on the basis of 15 semester credits for six (6) months of work experience.

• Driver License: A valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle is required.

Testing Information

All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be required to pass an Attitudinal Test to be eligible for employment consideration. The Attitudinal Test is administered on Oahu. Candidates must report for the exam in person. We do not offer our exams online or out-of-state. Notification to Applicants: All notification regarding the application and testing process will be sent to the email address indicated on your application. To ensure that you receive timely notification, your contact information must be current. We also suggest that you periodically check your junk or spam mail in the event our emailed notification has been filtered or blocked.

Supplemental Information

Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawaii State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

If you are using education as a substitution for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.

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