Juvenile Corrections Officer

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The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs.

Our Values:

* Integrity

* Common Sense

* Innovation

* Accountability

Position Data:

Juvenile Corrections Officer I-J23-U11-H

Regular

Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

Overview:

Pay Range: $23.03 - $29.21 per hour (AFSCME 87P Pay Plan, B22 Step 1-13)

Hiring Range: $23.03-$24.44 per hour (AFSCME 87P Pay Plan, B22 Step 1-4 DOQ)

Job Closing Date:
August, 15 2026 with weekly reviews

(If candidate is found, job posting will close before August 15, 2026 closing date)

There are multiple vacancies for the Juvenile Corrections Officer positions with the Yakima County Juvenile Detention Facility. Position is responsible to provide

for the safety and security of the staff, facility and youth confined in the Yakima Juvenile Detention Facility.

Gender-specific (male or female) hiring preference may apply to fill the Corrections Officer position in order to create a safer booking process of same gender pat-down searches and to comply with conventional standards of sexual privacy.

Benefits included in position:

* Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)

* Retirement Benefits

* Paid Vacation

* Paid Holidays

* Paid Sick Leave

Note:

This is an AFSCME 87 Unit position.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)

Responsibilities:

Job Description:

Essential Duties:

Provides direct supervision and interaction with juvenile detainees by: verbally resolving conflict between juveniles, identifying and observing group agitators and gang members. Identifies juvenile groups and gangs to anticipate potential problems. Recognizes behavioral characteristics of a violent offender. Identifies unrest among juveniles. Monitors / logs behavior of juveniles in disciplinary segregation. Uses physical force or manual /chemical restraints on juveniles when required.

Monitors/observes incoming juveniles to identify mental / physical condition and requests examination by medical personnel. Monitors / verifies that prescription medication is taken. Observes juveniles to recognize symptoms of drug use / withdrawal and to determine who may be suffering from mental or emotional disorders to maintain facility and personal security.

Provides facility security by: inspecting vehicles / containers entering or leaving the facility. Inspects identification of persons entering / exiting the facility. Verifies the identity of officer and juvenile detainee exiting / entering the facility. Controls entry into the detention area by video and computer monitoring of exits. Physically patrols tiers, cell areas, corridors and other secured areas inside and outside of the facility to ensure building security during non-business hours and to observe juvenile behavior.

Maintains key security. Provides limited court room security for in custody children cases. Escorts and provides security for juveniles outside of the facility either by motor vehicle or foot. Performs pat-search and strip searches on juveniles. Searches clothing / property left for juveniles. Conducts periodic searches of juvenile cells to discover and seize contraband, weapons and processes seized contraband. Takes action to stop / report escapes and security breaches.

Conducts head / facility count. Responds to emergency situation according to well established procedures; participates in facility lockdown. Reports unusual or irregular incidents to supervisor.

Utilizes problems solving skills by: investigating and documenting injuries and behavioral patterns of juveniles. Determines when a juvenile crisis or problem should be referred to facility staff. Controls personal feelings against juvenile(s) to encourage proper supervision and to avoid provoked confrontations. Recognizes juvenile efforts to manipulate corrections officers. Counsels juveniles to help…