SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF OKANOGAN DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE AND FAMILY SERVICES POSITION DESCRIPTION FULL-TIME JUVENILE CORRECTIONS OFFICER SUPERVISOR: Detention Manager DEPARTMENT HEAD: Juvenile and Family Services Administrator STATUS: Salaried (Full Time) SALARY RANGE: $19.30/hour or per current Teamsters Union Collective Bargaining Agreement POSITION SUMMARY This is a professional level correctional services and security position within the Juvenile Corrections Center. The Juvenile Corrections Officer is responsible for the overall day to day care, safety, security and correctional programming of an incarcerated population of juveniles and the documentation, maintenance and security of records. This position requires the employee to work irregular hours and shifts. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES The employee is responsible for: 1) The intake screening and evaluation of juveniles entering the corrections center, including, but not limited to screening the sufficiency of the intake criteria; screening for medical, mental health and substance abuse alerts; gathering social, biographical and family information and assessing for security concerns. 2) Providing day to day guidance and interventions as required by the juvenile's programming and security level. 3) Following the corrections center policy and procedure manual in implementing safety and security procedures within legal parameters. 4) Menu planning, preparation and record keeping in accordance with established guidelines. 5) Assisting and facilitating various facility programs in accordance with corrections center guidelines. 6) Maintaining meticulous records, case logs and reports via written and computer documentation. must be able to orally summarize the records to co-workers and supervisors as required. 7) Day to day maintenance of the facility and reporting issues of concern to the appropriate supervisor. 8) The enforcement or use of appropriate disciplinary, corrective or protective actions in accordance with established policies and  procedures. Protective actions may involve the use of force and Corrections staff must remain in good physical standing as per departmental guidelines and must remain current in Defensive Tactics. 9) Maintaining good cooperative working relationships with other juvenile justice and child care agencies. 10) Performing such other duties as established or modified by the designated supervisor or department head. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 1) Must be 21 years of age or older and have the legal right to live and work in the United States. 2) High School Diploma or GED Equivalency. 3) Valid Drivers License. 4) Basic computer skills. 5) Effective written and oral communication skills. 6) The ability to work irregular hours and shifts and to be subject to call in on short notice. 7) The ability to maintain a professional and positive work attitude and conduct with co-workers, supervisors, juvenile inmates, other agencies and the general public. 8) Must be of high moral character, have a commitment to the agency mission and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Must be law abiding, drug free and not involved in alcohol abuse. 9) Certain job areas or assigned functions may require special educational levels, tests, licensures and/or certifications. 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