Juvenile Detention Officer

Chehalis, WA 98532
United States

Category
Experience Required
No
Degree Required
No
Security Clearance Required
No
Pay
From $22.82 To $30.82
Per Hour
Employment Type
Employee
Work Schedule
Part-Time
Travel
No Travel

Job Description
Participates in providing for the custody, safety, security, and wellbeing of juveniles detained at the County’s Juvenile Detention Center. 
 
Conducts security/perimeter checks and detainee head counts; monitors security cameras. Monitors all movement of juveniles within the Detention Center’s facilities; maintains the orderly conduct of detainees and visitors; responds to minor disturbances and/or emergency situations.
 
Supervises groups of juveniles during daily recreation periods, meals, and/or other activities.  Provides for the care of detainees including meals and healthcare; supplies juveniles with clean clothing and hygiene items; evaluates medical requests and coordinates treatment by medical providers.
 
Transports detainees to medical appointments, mental health screenings, and/or other appointments.  Transfers juveniles by County vehicle to other facilities within and/or outside of the State. 
 
Picks up and returns juveniles serving on work crews to correct destinations.  Supervises the activities of juvenile and/or status offenders performing community service as assigned. Responds to inquiries and/or complaints from parents, attorneys, law enforcement personnel, mental health/social workers, medical providers, and the general public. 
 
Prepares and maintains a variety of detention records, reports, and documentation including incident reports and case file documents.
Job Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

 First Aid/CPR Certification within one year

 Valid Driver’s License is required.

 Must successfully complete a criminal history
background investigation and polygraph test.
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