Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer ; JRO– Aberdeen

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community.

Job Title: Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 4 (JRO4)

Location: Aberdeen, WA

Closes: Friday, February 27, 2026

Salary: $63,252.00 - $84,984,00 Yearly. The salary does not include an on-site 24/7 facility 5% premium.

Schedule: Friday – Monday, 8am - 6pm.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is looking for a Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 4 to work at Harbor Heights, a Juvenile Rehabilitation maximum security facility to provide campus-wide security. This includes providing a safe and secure environment so youth and staff are able to participate in program opportunities.

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As a Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 4, you will provide supervision, training and evaluation to Juvenile Officer 3 (JRO3) staff in the safety and security of residents, staff and visitors, and maintain contact with all institution staff in matters related to security and/or transportation of residents. You will evaluate professional standards for JR security staff and serve as a direct mentor for all JR security staff.

The JRO4 conducts facility threat assessments to establish best practices for the safety of the youth, staff and other stake holders within DCYF and establishes best practices for phases of response during crisis/dangerous situations.

• Directs a Juvenile Rehabilitation Security team.
• Develop, implement and monitor security policies and procedures.
• Ensure staff are trained in and monitor compliance with relevant statutes, rules, policies and procedures.
• Oversee and supervise the processing of new youth arrivals; review legal files and process through the health center.
• Conduct timely employee evaluations considering performance in relation to the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position.
• Promote, demonstrate, and support competency in the JR Integrated Treatment Model.
• Address employee performance issues and initiate disciplinary procedures for just cause and facilitate formal and informal conflict resolutions.
• Recognize and assess problem situations and intervene to maintain safety and security within a secure juvenile justice milieu.
• Serves as Incident Commander when there are absconders.

One year as a Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 3.

OR

Two years as a Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 2.

OR

Three years of relevant experience (full-time equivalency) in counseling, criminal justice, education, psychology, behavioral health, sociology, or social service.

AND

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Previously demonstrated:

• Understanding of adolescent development and juvenile rehabilitation practices and principles.
• Experience providing cognitive/behavioral therapeutic interventions.
• Competency in relating to clients from diverse backgrounds and cultural groups.
• Knowledge of basic juvenile correctional system, rehabilitation objectives in juvenile institutions, basic interviewing and counseling theories and techniques, basic concepts, fundamentals, and principles of individual and group behaviors, introductory psychology of deviant behavior, and crisis intervention methods and techniques.
• Ability to obtain pertinent information during interviews, assist in rehabilitation of juvenile offenders, apply rules, regulations, and procedures, appraise situations, and remain calm and in control in crisis situations and deescalate situations.

Complete an applicant profile and attach a current resume detailing experience and education.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you…