Juvenile Detention Officer - Kapolei, O`ahu
Hawai'i State Judiciary
- Kapolei, HI
- $5,761 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
1) This position requires a current and valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.
2) This position requires applicants to work on a rotating shift basis. You must be willing and able to work weekends, nights, holidays, and rotating shifts; and work outside of normally scheduled work hours.Summary of DutiesThis position is responsible for: * performing a variety of therapeutic and security management tasks, including working with challenging residents;
- facilitating individual, group and class sessions ranging from counseling, psycho/social groups, life skill classes, etc.;
- maintaining and preparing records and reports regarding residents' behavior, attitude and progress;
- establishing and maintaining a milieu conducive to pro-social behavior; and
- creating and maintaining an environment where residents and staff feel safe and secure.
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited university with a major in social science, education, criminal justice, or other related field will be deemed to have met the General Experience and Special Requirement.Driver License: A valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle is required.Testing Information:1. Applications will be evaluated to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements and public employment requirements.
2. Qualified applicants will be notified by email to schedule an Attitudinal Test. The Attitudinal Test will be administered in Honolulu, O`ahu only. Candidates must report for the exam in person. Due to the confidentiality of the test materials, the Attitudinal Test is not available online or administered out-of-state.
3. Only applicants who pass the Attitudinal Test will be eligible for employment consideration.Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirement: In accordance with the PREA Federal law, the Hawai`i State Judiciary shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with detainees in juvenile facilities and lockups, with inmates detained in a prison or jail, or with residents of community confinement facilities who:a. Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution;
b. Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse;
c. Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in b above; or
d. Has been the subject of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment, or resigned during a pending investigation of alleged sexual abuse or sexual harassment.Supplemental InformationAny additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawai`i State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813.Education: If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your official transcripts or diploma at the time of application. If you are selected, you will need an official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the training or the awarding of the appropriate degree.for other important information about the Merit or Civil Service System, Citizenship and Residency requirements, Accommodations, Veterans Preference, Examination process, Administrative Review, and more.
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