Juvenile Corrections Officer

Salary : $4,222.75 - $5,145.05 Monthly

Location : Juvenile & Family Services - Port Angeles, WA

Job Type : Regular Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-05

Department : Juvenile & Family Services

Opening Date : 01 / 09 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : Teamster

Grant Funded : No

Summary

Clallam County is seeking candidates for a position as a Juvenile Corrections Officer. This position performs all assigned activities in the receipt, booking, custody and care of juveniles under jurisdiction of the Court in accordance with established policies and procedures, while assuring the fair and reasonable treatment of inmates and maintenance of proper discipline.

Individuals in this classification will normally be those who have no previous juvenile detention experience, or their level of capability is unknown, and will be considered in training to learn specific policies, procedures and operating practices of the Youth Services Center. Work is performed under close initial direction of employee of higher classification until proficiency has been demonstrated.

Individuals assigned to this classification are normally assigned to a designated shift but may be called out at any time to respond to abnormal facility incidents or situations, and are expected to perform conscientiously, proficiently and independently any and all activities related to operation of the Youth Services Center.

Education / Training

High school diploma or GED Certificate required. AA degree in related field preferred (combination of training or experience satisfactory to the Director of Juvenile Services may be substituted for the AA degree); Ability to obtain Washington State Juvenile Corrections Personnel Academy Certification within six (6) months from date of employment as Juvenile Detention Officer.

The attached form is a required part of your application. Please download this form, fill and sign, and attach it to your application before submitting : Juvenile Corrections Officer Disqualifiers

For the complete job description - click here : Juvenile Corrections Officer

At Clallam County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Clallam County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

County Paid Benefits Include :

• Medical -
• Dental -
• Vision -
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• HRA Veba (select positions)
• Life and disability insurance (select positions)
• Wellness Benefit Program
• Infant at Work Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Transportation Program / Transit Pass
• Training and Career Development Program

Retirement :

Deferred Compensation :

Vacation :

Generous Vacation and Paid Sick Leave

New Year's Day

0-48 months = 8 hours per month

Sick Leave :

NOTE : This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Clallam County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Please contact Human Resources at 360.417.2402 if further clarification is needed.