Juvenile Corrections Officer Job Spokane area,Spokane Valley Washington USA,Government

Location: Spokane Valley

Employee Type

Regular

Department

Juvenile

Salary

$50,502.40 - $70,366.40 Annually / $4,208.53 - $5,863.87 Monthly / $24.28 - $33.83 Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Overtime Eligible

Yes

Job Posting Date Range

10/01/2026 - Until Filled

IMPORTANT INFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONS

SPOKANE COUNTY JUVENILE COURT

DEAR APPLICANT:

Thank you for considering the Spokane County Juvenile Court as a potential employer. Juvenile Court employees are directly responsible for the supervision and/or care of youth under the age of eighteen. As such, applicants undergo an extensive application and selection process as well as a thorough background investigation.

The effectiveness of the Juvenile Court is directly related to the quality of personnel employed by the Court and the level of public trust in those personnel. As a result, the following extensive application process is designed to elicit information to assist us in determining your character, suitability, and competence for the position for which you have applied.

Failure to complete the entire application, whether intentionally or unintentionally, will result in your removal from consideration.

In addition, the background investigation may include, but is not limited to: an interview(s); employer reference checks; polygraph test; criminal and driving records. Failure of any portion of the background investigation will be “cause” for removal from consideration. Upon completion of the background investigation, each candidate’s suitability is reviewed by Juvenile Court Administration.

The polygraph test is conducted using the information you have submitted and the Integrity Standards for Juvenile Court.

Thank you for your interest in Spokane County Juvenile Court.

Job Summary Notes

This is a continuous recruitment used to create an open list of applicants. Qualified candidates will remain on the list until they withdraw their application. The list will be used to fill Juvenile Correction Officer vacancies as they occur.

Priority consideration will be provided in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement and/or County Policy.

The position allocated to this class is an entry-level position responsible for the health and welfare, safety and security of juveniles detained at the Juvenile Detention Center. Duties include supervising, monitoring, and providing care for juvenile offenders and other court-involved youth in a confined, 24-hour maximum security facility. Work is assigned, scheduled and evaluated under the general direction of Detention Shift Supervisors and in conjunction with the Juvenile Court Management team.

Job Description

The following documents are required to be submitted with your application. Applications that do not include all required documents may not be considered:

Cover Letter

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Serves as a positive role model for juveniles detained at the center.
Leads group and individual discussions; teaches classes to encourage law abiding behavior; reports on behavior of youth; and works in coordination with Probation staff, Medical and Treatment staff, Teachers, Community Agencies, Judges, Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys.
Searches (pat downs and strip) and removes personal property.
Reviews social files and gathers information to establish criteria for admittance or release from detention; and completes the appropriate forms.
Contacts parents, guardians, caseworker, probation counselor or parole counselor; and consults with supervisor on releases and shift problems.
Provides orientation on facility rules and regulations.
Provides for health, safety and recreation needs of juveniles in the Juvenile Detention Facility.
Checks security of building, doors and windows; and maintains the safety and security of juveniles while…