Juvenile Detention Officer

NATURE OF WORK

Under general supervision, coordinates and performs a variety of detention duties on behalf of the Lewis County Juvenile Detention Center; provides for the safety, security, and care of detainees; monitors surveillance equipment and inmate wellbeing; supervises detainee activities; prepares and maintains detention records and reports; and performs other related duties as assigned.

The following duties are the fundamental, crucial job duties performed by this position. This is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that may be assigned. Incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned and appropriate for the position.

• 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.

Work is performed in and around juvenile detention facilities; subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, physically restraining detainees, and lifting of objects up to 100 pounds; exposure to infectious diseases and combative youths and/or parents is involved.

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; AND one (1) year experience working with youth in an organizational capacity.

Successful completion of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission’s Juvenile Correction Officer Academy, First Aid/CPR Certification, and a valid Driver’s License are required. Must successfully complete a criminal history background investigation.

• Juvenile Detention Center operations, policies, and procedures.
• Regulations and standards governing detention center operations.
• Detainee services and standards of delivery.
• Departmental records, reports, and documentation.
• Detention equipment/vehicles and methods of operation.

• Coordinating and performing a variety of detention officer duties.
• Providing for the safety and security of Detention Center detainees, visitors, and staff.
• Conducting security checks and supervising/monitoring the activities of detainees.
• Preparing and maintaining a variety of detention records, reports, and documentation.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff, law enforcement and probation personnel, outside agencies, service providers, juveniles, and guardians.
• Defensive tactics.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

• Learn and follow County policies and procedures.

• Regular, reliable attendance.