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Okanogan County Grainger Administration Building * 123 Fifth Avenue North, Room 106, Okanogan, Washington 98840
Okanogan County is recruiting for the following positions:
CORRECTIONS OFFICER
Are you interested in being a part of a great team and making a difference in your community?
Become a Okanogan Corrections Officer. Great pay and benefits. Two openings!
Next testing dates are:
May 8 in Kent and May 11 in Yakima.To find out more or to apply, go to
and you will be able to complete your application online
and select the testing date and/or location most convenient for you.
If you have any questions please contact Public Safety Testing at 1-866-447-3911 (toll free).
For a complete job announcement and job description please visit the Civil Civil Service webpage.
JUVENILE CORRECTIONS OFFICER
The Okanogan County Department of Juvenile and Family Services is accepting applications for the position Juvenile Corrections Officer. Beginning salary is $2,513 a month increasing to $2,538 per month beginning July 1, 2013. This is a full-time union position with excellent benefits.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Washington State Driver’s License
Basic computer skills
The ability to work irregular hours and shifts and to be available to call-in on short notice
Effective written and oral communication skills
The ability to maintain a professional and positive work attitude with co-workers, supervisors, juvenile inmates, other agencies and the general public
Bilingual English/Spanish capabilities, while not required are highly desirable
Must have high moral character, a commitment to our agency mission and the ability to maintain confidentiality
Must be law abiding, drug free and not involved in alcohol abuse
Any offer of employment will be subject to the applicant successfully completing a physical ability test (PAT) and all pre-employment background checks. After being hired, the successful candidate will be on a probationary trial service period during which required training and certifications, as outlined in the position description, must be successfully completed as a condition of continued employment.
To Apply: Please refer to the Application Instructions and submit all documents required including an Okanogan County Application for Employment, JCOA Statement of Fitness and an Addendum to Employment, to the Okanogan County Juvenile Department, P.O. Box 432, Okanogan, WA 98840 Attn: Mike Beaver. First review May 10, 2013, position open until filled. Click on underlined position title for full job description.
Documents may be downloaded by clicking on the underlined document title.
TRANSPORT OFFICER
The Okanogan County Department of Juvenile and Family Services is now accepting applications for the position of Transport Officer. Salary is $11.45 per hour. This is a part-time on-call position with no benefits.
Required Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older.
High School Diploma or GED Equivalency with at least two years experience in operating a motor vehicle.
A valid Washington State Drivers License/proof of insurance/good driving record.
Job Responsibilities
Drive a Department vehicle to transport youth that are involved to and from departmental services.
Maintain the care, custody and control of youth being transported.
May be required to transport and supervise youth engaged in Saturday community service projects.
Operate and maintains job-related equipment.
Attend job-related training.
Perform such other duties and functions that may be necessary to assist the Juvenile Department, as directed by the Administrator or Designee. Be subject to on call status or irregular working days and hours as needed.
To Apply: Submit a completed Okanogan County Application for Employment, Application Instructions
and Addendum to Employment to the Okanogan County Juvenile Department, P.O. Box 432, Okanogan, WA 98840 Attn: Sabrena Smith. Statement of fitness not required for this position. Position open until filled. Applications may be downloaded from this site. Click on the underlined position description for a link to the job description, application for employment and addendum.
PART TIME JUVENILE CORRECTIONS OFFICER
The Okanogan County Department of Juvenile and Family Services is accepting applications for the position of part-time Juvenile Corrections Officer. This part-time position pays $14.50 per hour.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Washington State Driver’s License
Basic computer skills
The ability to work irregular hours and shifts and to be available to call-in on short notice
Effective written and oral communication skills
The ability to maintain a professional and positive work attitude with co-workers, supervisors, juvenile inmates, other agencies and the general public
Bilingual English/Spanish capabilities, while not required are highly desirable
Must have high moral character, a commitment to our agency mission and the ability to maintain confidentiality
Must be law abiding, drug free and not involved in alcohol abuse
Any offer of employment will be subject to the applicant successfully completing a physical ability test (PAT) and all pre-employment background checks. After being hired, the successful candidate will be on a probationary trial service period during which required training and certifications, as outlined in the position description, must be successfully completed as a condition of continued employment.
To Apply: Please refer to the Application Instructions and submit all documents required including an Okanogan County Application for Employment, JCOA Statement of Fitness and an Addendum to Employment, to the Okanogan County Juvenile Department, P.O. Box 432, Okanogan, WA 98840 Attn: Mike Beaver. Recruitment for this position is a continuous process. Click on underlined position title for full job description.
Documents may be downloaded by clicking on the underlined document title.
Okanogan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer