Temporary - Juvenile Detention Officer

Position: Temporary Extra Help - Juvenile Detention Officer I
Salary: $25.96 Hourly
Location : County Courthouse - 311 Grand Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Job Type: Temporary/Extra Help
Job Number: TMP
* J900 0526
Department: Superior/Juvenile Court Administration
Opening Date: 05/06/2026
Salary: DOQ

Summary
Whatcom County is currently recruiting for a Temporary Extra Help ON CALL, Juvenile Detention Officer.

Apply Early - applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on an ongoing basis.

Juvenile Detention is a safe and secure environment for youth who have been arrested pending a court appearance or who have been sentenced to serve time after a court appearance. The Juvenile Detention Officer position serves a critical role ensuring a humane, safe and rehabilitative environment for juvenile offenders.

Whatcom County Superior Court is an independent branch of government and personnel employed under the judicial branch of government. The positions are in accordance with GR 29. Under GR 29, the Presiding Judge is responsible for the daily operations of the Court, which includes working conditions, hiring, discipline, and termination decisions.

Key Duties Include:

• Monitoring the detention facility security to ensure the safety of juveniles and staff
• Directing and/or participating in activities and programs for juveniles
• Escorting juveniles to appointments, as well as overseeing visits from authorized visitors
• Documenting observations of daily behaviors, including writing reports

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Supervisor: Detention Manager

Qualifications
Requires a high school diploma or GED AND two years of experience working with youth or two years of experience in residential treatment and supervision, military security or supervision.

OR Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field.

Desired:

• Experience with at-risk youth and security.
• A bachelor's degree in social sciences or criminology.

Special Requirements:

• Driving record that meets County standards.
• Possess a valid driver's license at time of hire and throughout employment.
• Pass polygraph exam.
• Background check must meet County criteria.

This position is not eligible for benefits.
01

How many years of experience do you have working with juveniles?

• 0-1
• 2-4
• 5+

02

Please describe your experience working with the juvenile population, including the nature of your responsibilities, and the ways in which you supported, engaged with, or supervised the individuals under your care.
03

Have you ever been convicted of any crimes against children or other persons, as follows: aggravated murder; first or seconddegree murder; first or second degree kidnapping; first, second, or third degree assault; first, second, or third degree assault of achild; first, second, or third degree rape; first, second, or third degree rape of a child; first or second degree robbery; firstdegree arson;

first degree burglary; first or second degree manslaughter; first or second degree extortion; indecent liberties;incest; vehicular homicide; first degree promoting prostitution; communication with a minor; unlawful imprisonment; simpleassault; sexual exploitation of minors; first or second degree criminal mistreatment; child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW
26.44.020; first or second degree custodial interference; malicious harassment; first, second, or third degree child molestation;first or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor; first or second degree rape of a child; patronizing a juvenileprostitute; child abandonment; promoting pornography; selling or distributing erotic material to a minor; custodial assault;violation of child abuse restraining order; child buying or selling; prostitution; felony indecent exposure;

criminalabandonment; or any of these crimes as they may be renamed in the future?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you ever been convicted of crimes relating to the financial exploitation if the victim was a vulnerable adult, as follows:first, second or third degree extortion; first, second or third degree theft; first or second degree robbery; forgery; or any ofthese crimes as they may be renamed in the future?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you ever been found inany dependency action under RCW 13.34.040 to have sexually assaulted or exploited any minoror to have physically abused any minor?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you ever been found by a court in any domestic relations proceeding under Title 26 RCW to have sexually abused orexploited any minor or to have physically abused any minor?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you ever been found in any disciplinary board final decision to have sexually or physically abused or exploited anyminor or developmentally disabled person or to have abused or financially exploited any vulnerable adult?

• Yes
• No

08

Have you ever been found in any protection proceeding, under chapter 74.34 RCW, to have abused or financially exploited avulnerable adult?

• Yes
• No

09

Have you ever used, manufactured, or sold steroids?

• Yes
• No

10

Have you ever used, manufactured, or sold hashish?

• Yes
• No

11

Have you ever used, manufactured, or sold methamphetamines ("speed")?

• Yes
• No

12

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