Road Maintenance Assistant Supervisor - Internal - Public Works Employees Only

JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTION

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Job Title: Juvenile Detention Officer

Pay Grade: 118

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Code: JS150

Effective Date: October 2007

Revision Date: April 2007

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this

classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be

required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• 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.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

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

capacity.

Job Title: Juvenile Detention Officer Job Code: JS150

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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

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge of:

• County policies and procedures.

• 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.

Skills in:

• 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.

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Core Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• AD&D
• Retirement
• Long-term Disability
• EAP Program

For additional benefit and compensation information, please see attached documents.

This recruitment is open to any qualified Public Works employee and will close on September 5, 2025, at 4:00 pm. This position is available in the Lewis County Public Works Department, Area 5 Road Maintenance Shop, 162 Brim Rd, Ethel.

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• Lewis County, WA

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