Juvenile Department

Description : Juvenile Corrections Officer (2 positions listed here)

Okanogan County Department of Juvenile and Family Services.

PART TIME POSITION

The Okanogan County Department of Juvenile and Family Services is accepting applications for the position of Juvenile Corrections Officer. This position pays $18.92 per hour.

This is a professional level position providing correctional services and security within the Juvenile Corrections Center. The Juvenile Corrections Officer is responsible for the overall day to day care, safety, security and correctional programming of an incarcerated population of juveniles and the documentation, maintenance and security of records. This position requires the employee to work irregular hours and shifts. Full benefit package including: Medical, dental, vision, retirement and paid sick leave and vacation. (Click on the underlined job title for a complete job description).

Minimum Qualifications (see job description for complete list)

  • 21 years of age or older with legal right to live and work in the U.S.
  • Valid Washington State driver license.
  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalency.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Effective written and oral communications skills.
  • Ability to work irregular hours and shifts and to be subject to call in on short notice. 
  • Ability to maintain a professional and positive work attitude and conduct with co-workers, supervisor, juvenile inmates, other agencies and the general public.
  • Must be of high moral character, have a commitment to the agency mission and the ability to maintain confidentiality.  Must be law abiding, drug free and not involved in alcohol abuse.
To Apply:


Our Department is following all CDC guidelines and Washington State Health Department guidelines. This position is subject to a mandatory vaccination policy.


Please refer to the Application Packet for detailed instructions and submit all required documents including an Okanogan County Application for Employment, Addendum to Employment, Physical Fitness Ability Testing Waiver and Release Form, Job Description and resume.

Submit all paperwork to:
Okanogan County Juvenile Department
Attn: Robert Bidlen
P.O. Box 432, Okanogan, WA 98840
Position open until filled. 

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Transport Officer (Position 2 of  2)
(Position Description)

Okanogan County Department of Juvenile and Family Services
The Okanogan County Department of Juvenile and Family Services is now accepting applications for the position of Transport Officer. This part-time position pays $18.92 per hour. 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.

Our Department is following all CDC guidelines and Washington State Health Department guidelines. This position is subject to a mandatory vaccination policy.

To Apply:

Please refer to the Application Packet and complete all documents required including Okanogan County Application for Employment, Addendum to Employment

Submit all paperwork to:
Okanogan County Juvenile Department
Attn: Kathleen Descoteaux
P.O. Box 432
Okanogan, WA 98840

Position open until filled.

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Contact : Okanogan County Department of Juvenile and Family Services Phone (509) 422-7250

Deadline for Applying : Open until filled