Whatcom County Job Announcement

Juvenile Detention Officer I

Juvenile Court Administration
HIRING RANGE: $17.37 - $18.76 / Hour, DOQ CLOSING DATE: January 12, 2011
SUMMARY: Monitors juveniles held in detention facility and ensures a humane, safe, and rehabilitative environment.
Admits, provides security and releases juveniles from detention. Oversees juvenile activities and visits from authorized
visitors. Maintains detailed records and computer data on juveniles and performs housekeeping and custodial duties.
Complies with legal standards and requirements. Answers questions from parents, probation officers, and other law
enforcement personnel and provides technical assistance and information as authorized. Works under direct supervision.
Observes and records juvenile behavior which may require referral to counselors or medical services and acts as advisor to
assigned juveniles. Oversees and collects urinalysis samples provided by juveniles as assigned. Reports unusual situations to
lead or Detention Manager and assists the education specialists as needed. Works closely with temporary and other staff, as
assigned. Performs all duties of lower- and similarly classified positions and other duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a high school diploma or GED AND two years of experience working with at-risk adolescents
or two years of experience working with adolescents in group living settings. A bachelor's degree in social sciences or criminal
justice is desired.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must pass a Physical Abilities Test (PAT) prior to employment and academy attendance.
Requires successful completion of basic corrections academy at the Washington Criminal Justice Training Center within six
months of employment per RCW 43.101.220. Law enforcement level criminal background check must meet County criteria
including disclosure of serious crimes and sex crimes per RCW 43.43. Must have a driving record that meets County standards
and possess a valid driver’s license at time of hire and throughout employment. Must pass a physical examination,
psychological evaluation, and polygraph examination. Must pass other job-related tests. Must complete Hepatitis B
vaccinations or complete a declination statement within six months of employment. Must complete medical privacy training as
part of orientation and annual bloodborne pathogen training. Must successfully complete defensive tactics training, as offered
by the department. Must obtain a First Aid/CPR Card within 90 days of employment and maintain throughout employment.
Required to become a member of the local collective bargaining unit.

HOW TO APPLY: Application materials are available on our website at: www.whatcomcounty.us/jobs, or may be picked up
in Human Resources. To request that application materials be mailed to you please call (360) 676-6802. Your resume, cover
letter and completed application materials must be received in Human Resources by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date.
Faxed application materials will not be accepted, and postmarks are not accepted. Please do not submit additional
attachments to your application. In the interest of consistency we will only be reviewing the requested application materials at
this time. Whatcom County Human Resources is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays.
Completed applications must be received in Human Resources by the closing date.

If you would like to request assistance with physical access or communications, or have other needs related to a disability,
please contact Human Resources.
BENEFITS: Whatcom County offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and
their family, plus life insurance for employees. Our benefits package includes attractive paid leave provisions, including
vacation, an average of 12 holidays per year, and sick leave. County employees participate in the Washington State
Retirement System with joint contributions by the County and the employee. Whatcom County offers an employee assistance
program, and employees may, at their option, participate in a flexible spending plan for health care/dependent care and
deferred compensation programs.
Whatcom County will perform checks of education, training, criminal history, experience and other job-related information.
Certain positions will be subject to testing for job-related skills, driving record checks, drug tests and a physical examination.
Whatcom County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Human Resources Website 311 Grand Ave, Suite 107 TTY
(360) 676-6802 www.whatcomcounty.us Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 738-4555