Pierce County
Temporary Juvenile Detention Officer
Pierce County, Tacoma, Washington, us, 98417
We are recruiting for temporary, part-time on-call positions that are expected to work no more than 16 hours per week, depending on a candidate's availability. Temporary, on-call employees will be given first consideration to future full-time Juvenile Detention Officer positions that may become open.
Why This is a Great Opportunity:Pierce County Juvenile Court is an innovative leader in the youth justice field. It is home to where reform policies, practices, and programs are nationally recognized. Pierce County Juvenile Court was one of two sites in the nation to be selected to pursue Probation Transformation in partnership with the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The Juvenile Court system is proud to be a national leader in working with young people and families to address systemic racism and improve outcomes for all people in our community. Even with the successes in our reform journey, we know that there is more work to do as the structure of our current system is designed to produce disparate outcomes for BIPOC children and families, as well as marginalized communities.
Do you want to be on the front line of change? Of taking our current efforts to the next level, so that young people are prepared for successful transition into adulthood? And advocate within the system for change that impacts individuals while supporting the development of strong communities?
Your passion for leading with compassion, listening, supporting, empowering, providing resources and advocacy to young people and families will be valued here. We welcome and embrace your diverse perspective and talents. We believe people and systems
can
change, and together, we will make a powerful impact in the community.
Our Guiding Principles:We Practice Gratitude:
Put relationships first and be thankful; a readiness to show appreciation for others and return kindness.We Value Differences:
Appreciate and embrace differences in opinions, cultures, and experiences.We Maintain a Growth Mindset:
Effort and perseverance are important; giving and receiving feedback is critical to improving skills and establishing grit. The focus is on the process; outcomes will follow.We Choose Courage Over Comfort:
Willing to face challenging tasks and engage in difficult conversations with grace. We support each other in all times.We Practice Authenticity:
Be genuine, speak your truth, and seek understanding of experiences that differ from your own.
How to be Successful in the Role:Success is measured by the ability to
build and sustain positive relationships, coach, teach and mentor young people
while maintaining healthy boundaries.
Keeping the safety and security of young people and staff
as a priority, by using successful behavioral management skills and de-escalation techniques. Responding to situations that arise through a
trauma informed lens and with a compassionate approach
will also contribute to the success of the individual in this role.
Core Daily Responsibilities:This is responsible entry-level work in providing custodial supervision, screening, booking, and care for juvenile offenders detained by the Pierce County Juvenile Court. Detention Officers are responsible for the welfare, safety and security of the residents. They are responsible for assuring that the juveniles are clean, fed, healthy and safe. They are responsible for defusing, correcting, and controlling acting out behavior; and for identifying potentially self-destructive behavior and intervening once it's identified.
Employees will be trained in skills building techniques which they will be expected to utilize in individual or group interactions with the residents. An employee may be expected to exercise supervision over on-call or volunteer workers assigned to the work shift. Employees in this classification are responsible for the management of residents on a 24-hour, 7-day a week basis, including using established guidelines to assess mental or medical issues of youth prior to acceptance. Employees work shifts, with varying days off and are expected to be able to perform the functions and duties of all shifts in all areas of the facility. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Shift Supervisor and the general supervision of the Manager of Detention Services.
Qualifications:
Completion of two years of post-high school education in the social sciences, corrections, or related field; or two years’ experience (paid or volunteer) in the guidance, discipline and supervision of delinquent juveniles. Additional education or experience may substitute equally for the position requirements.
Special Requirements:
A valid Washington State driver's license is required. Ability to successfully complete all required pre-employment screening, testing, background investigations and polygraph examination. Must maintain a current phone number or message phone.Within 60 days of hire must successfully pass Washington state approved CPR course. Within 15 days of hire must complete PPD Tuberculin skin test with appropriate follow-up.
To be considered for this opportunity please:
Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:
www.piercecountywa.org/jobs .Attach the following documents to your online application:
College transcripts or college diplomaOther documents which you feel would facilitate this process or assist us in determining your suitability for the position. Examples: job performance evaluations, awards, certificates, decorations, etc.
Other Important Information:
If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.This is a competitive selection process. Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written and/or oral examinations, performance examinations, and interviews.Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. Please do not contact us regarding the status of your application. You will be contacted once an outcome has been reached.The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend an hour or two entering the required information. It may be helpful to you if you print the announcement, gather the information, then enter the information.In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing
date and time
listed on this job announcement.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce. Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at (253) 798-7480 before the closing date.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?
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Why This is a Great Opportunity:Pierce County Juvenile Court is an innovative leader in the youth justice field. It is home to where reform policies, practices, and programs are nationally recognized. Pierce County Juvenile Court was one of two sites in the nation to be selected to pursue Probation Transformation in partnership with the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The Juvenile Court system is proud to be a national leader in working with young people and families to address systemic racism and improve outcomes for all people in our community. Even with the successes in our reform journey, we know that there is more work to do as the structure of our current system is designed to produce disparate outcomes for BIPOC children and families, as well as marginalized communities.
Do you want to be on the front line of change? Of taking our current efforts to the next level, so that young people are prepared for successful transition into adulthood? And advocate within the system for change that impacts individuals while supporting the development of strong communities?
Your passion for leading with compassion, listening, supporting, empowering, providing resources and advocacy to young people and families will be valued here. We welcome and embrace your diverse perspective and talents. We believe people and systems
can
change, and together, we will make a powerful impact in the community.
Our Guiding Principles:We Practice Gratitude:
Put relationships first and be thankful; a readiness to show appreciation for others and return kindness.We Value Differences:
Appreciate and embrace differences in opinions, cultures, and experiences.We Maintain a Growth Mindset:
Effort and perseverance are important; giving and receiving feedback is critical to improving skills and establishing grit. The focus is on the process; outcomes will follow.We Choose Courage Over Comfort:
Willing to face challenging tasks and engage in difficult conversations with grace. We support each other in all times.We Practice Authenticity:
Be genuine, speak your truth, and seek understanding of experiences that differ from your own.
How to be Successful in the Role:Success is measured by the ability to
build and sustain positive relationships, coach, teach and mentor young people
while maintaining healthy boundaries.
Keeping the safety and security of young people and staff
as a priority, by using successful behavioral management skills and de-escalation techniques. Responding to situations that arise through a
trauma informed lens and with a compassionate approach
will also contribute to the success of the individual in this role.
Core Daily Responsibilities:This is responsible entry-level work in providing custodial supervision, screening, booking, and care for juvenile offenders detained by the Pierce County Juvenile Court. Detention Officers are responsible for the welfare, safety and security of the residents. They are responsible for assuring that the juveniles are clean, fed, healthy and safe. They are responsible for defusing, correcting, and controlling acting out behavior; and for identifying potentially self-destructive behavior and intervening once it's identified.
Employees will be trained in skills building techniques which they will be expected to utilize in individual or group interactions with the residents. An employee may be expected to exercise supervision over on-call or volunteer workers assigned to the work shift. Employees in this classification are responsible for the management of residents on a 24-hour, 7-day a week basis, including using established guidelines to assess mental or medical issues of youth prior to acceptance. Employees work shifts, with varying days off and are expected to be able to perform the functions and duties of all shifts in all areas of the facility. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Shift Supervisor and the general supervision of the Manager of Detention Services.
Qualifications:
Completion of two years of post-high school education in the social sciences, corrections, or related field; or two years’ experience (paid or volunteer) in the guidance, discipline and supervision of delinquent juveniles. Additional education or experience may substitute equally for the position requirements.
Special Requirements:
A valid Washington State driver's license is required. Ability to successfully complete all required pre-employment screening, testing, background investigations and polygraph examination. Must maintain a current phone number or message phone.Within 60 days of hire must successfully pass Washington state approved CPR course. Within 15 days of hire must complete PPD Tuberculin skin test with appropriate follow-up.
To be considered for this opportunity please:
Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:
www.piercecountywa.org/jobs .Attach the following documents to your online application:
College transcripts or college diplomaOther documents which you feel would facilitate this process or assist us in determining your suitability for the position. Examples: job performance evaluations, awards, certificates, decorations, etc.
Other Important Information:
If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.This is a competitive selection process. Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written and/or oral examinations, performance examinations, and interviews.Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. Please do not contact us regarding the status of your application. You will be contacted once an outcome has been reached.The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend an hour or two entering the required information. It may be helpful to you if you print the announcement, gather the information, then enter the information.In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing
date and time
listed on this job announcement.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce. Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at (253) 798-7480 before the closing date.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?
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